BMW iX3 is a fully electric mid-size SUV and the first Neue Klasse vehicle to reach BMW showrooms. Neue Klasse, German for “new class,” is the name for BMW’s next-generation vehicle architecture, a from-the-ground-up redesign of the electrical system, software, and design language that will underpin BMW’s electric vehicles going forward. In practice, that means a new central computing system, a new interior display concept BMW calls Panoramic iDrive, and a next-generation battery and charging architecture built for meaningfully faster charging and greater efficiency than BMW’s earlier electric models. See where it fits alongside our full electric lineup.
It’s easy to assume a name like iX3 signals a hybrid version of BMW X3, since BMW also sells a gas-powered X3. It doesn’t. BMW iX3 is a fully electric vehicle with no gas engine; the shared X3 name simply places it in the same mid-size SUV category. See the FAQ section below for more on how the two compare, or contact our team with questions.
BMW iX3 is built on an 800-volt electrical architecture paired with BMW’s sixth-generation eDrive technology, the same combination that allows it to support DC fast charging at some of the highest charging speeds BMW has offered in an electric vehicle to date. In everyday terms, that’s designed to mean less time spent charging on a road trip and a shorter wait to add meaningful range at a public fast charger.
BMW iX3 is also among the longer-range vehicles in BMW’s electric lineup, intended for drivers who want an electric SUV that can comfortably handle both daily commuting and longer trips without frequent charging stops. Because range and charging figures are tied to the specific model and battery configuration, ask our team for the current numbers for the model you’re considering.
Every BMW iX3 comes standard with xDrive, BMW’s all-wheel-drive system, paired with a dual-motor electric powertrain. The result is the kind of confident, controlled power BMW is known for, delivered instantly and without the delay of a traditional engine, and backed by the low center of gravity that comes from mounting the battery low in the chassis. It’s a different kind of driving experience from a gas-powered BMW, but it’s built around the same idea: a vehicle that responds the way you expect it to, the moment you ask it to.
No. BMW iX3 is fully electric, with no gasoline engine and no hybrid components. Searches for “BMW iX3 hybrid” are common, likely because BMW iX3 shares its name and body style with the gas-powered BMW X3, but the two are separate vehicles with separate powertrains. If you’re looking for a hybrid BMW X3, ask our team about current plug-in hybrid options in the X3 lineup; if you want to go fully electric, BMW iX3 is the model to look at.
Neue Klasse is BMW’s name for its next generation of vehicle architecture, covering everything from the electrical system to the software to the interior design. BMW iX3 is the first Neue Klasse model to arrive in the United States, with additional Neue Klasse models expected to follow across BMW’s lineup.
They share a size class and an X3 name, but BMW iX3 and the gas-powered BMW X3 are separate models with different platforms, powertrains, and technology. BMW iX3 is fully electric and built on the Neue Klasse platform described above; the gas-powered X3 uses a traditional combustion or plug-in hybrid powertrain. Our team can walk through both side by side if you’re deciding between them.
Both are fully electric BMW SUVs, but they’re different models at different points in BMW’s electric lineup. BMW iX3 is the newer, Neue Klasse-based vehicle, while BMW iX predates it. Model size, technology, and available options differ between the two, so it’s worth a side-by-side look if you’re cross-shopping BMW’s electric SUVs.
BMW iX3 supports both home charging and public DC fast charging. Most owners charge at home overnight using a Level 2 home charging setup, then use public fast charging for longer trips. Our team can walk through what a home charging setup involves and what to expect from public charging in the Milwaukee area.
Availability changes as inventory arrives, so the most reliable way to check is to view our current new iX3 inventory or contact our team directly. We can also walk you through reservation or ordering options if a specific configuration isn’t currently on our lot, along with current lease and finance offers and financing options for your purchase.
Ready to see BMW iX3 in person? Browse our new iX3 inventory, compare it to the rest of our electric lineup, or see how it stacks up against the gas-powered BMW X3. Have questions first? Contact our team and we’ll help you find the right fit.
