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2025 BMW iX3 Revealed As First Neue Klasse EV - 605km Range, 400kW Fast Charging
German luxury carmaker BMW has revealed its second-generation iX3 electric SUV, the first model from its Neue Klasse lineup of EVs. The new BMW iX3 was previewed by the Vision Neue Klasse X concept from last year.
The new BMW iX3 will be followed by a Neue Klasse sedan in the near future, which too will follow the design language first showcased by the Vision Neue Klasse concept from 2023. The iX3 also marks the debut of BMW's Gen6 EV architecture.
The 2025 BMW iX3's underpinnings were designed exclusively for electric vehicles. The iX3 sports an 800V electric architecture supporting up to 400kW DC fast charging. With this setup, the battery can add up to 372 km of range in just ten minutes, going from 10-80 per cent in just 21 minutes. AC charging is rated at 11 kW standard, or 22 kW with an optional upgrade.
Initially, BMW will offer the iX3 50 xDrive variant, featuring a dual-motor all-wheel-drive system. Combined output stands at 469 hp and 645 Nm, enabling a 0-100 kph sprint in 4.9 seconds and a top speed of 210 kph. The WLTP range for the 2025 iX3 will range between 679 km and 805 km. An optional electric tow hitch allows the SUV to tow up to 2,000 kg.
The iX3's design features a clean and modern aesthetic, with aerodynamic enhancements achieving a drag coefficient of 0.24 Cd. It measures 4,782 mm in length, 1,895 mm in width, and 1,635 mm in height.
BMW's updated design language is visible in the iX3's upright nose with vertically stacked kidney grilles and slim, signature headlights. The profile shows clean surfaces, flush door handles, and squared-off wheel arches.
The electric iX3 SUV rides on 20‑inch alloy wheels are standard, with 20-22-inch light alloy options available. At the rear, the iX3 features wide, non-connected tail-lights interpreting BMW's L-shape signature in a slanted pattern. Both the bumper and rear spoiler look rather sporty.
Inside, the iX3 offers a minimalist layout with a 17.9-inch central touchscreen running BMW Operating System X. The Panoramic iDrive system provides a wide virtual display across the windshield, presenting key information like battery state of charge and selected drive mode.
The cabin of the 2025 BMW iX3 has been designed with comfort in mind and it features large windows and an optional panoramic glass roof. Sustainable materials are used throughout, with M Sport versions adding sport seats and black high-gloss trim details. Boot capacity is 520 litres, expandable to 1,750 litres with the rear seats folded, and an additional 58-litre storage compartment is located under the bonnet.
The BMW iX3 sets a new benchmark in for the bavaria marque, combining advanced technology, impressive performance, and sustainable manufacturing practices. Its introduction marks a significant step in BMW's commitment to electrification and innovation with the firm set incorporate Neue Klasse tech into a total of 40 new models and model updates between now and 2027.
"The Neue Klasse is our biggest future project and marks a huge leap in terms of technologies, driving experience and design," said Oliver Zipse, Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW AG. "Practically everything about it is new, yet it is also more BMW than ever. Our entire product range will benefit from the innovations of the Neue Klasse - regardless of the drive technology. What started as a bold vision has now become reality: the BMW iX3 is the first Neue Klasse model to go into series production. We are not only bringing the next generation of one of our most successful fully electric vehicles onto the road, we are launching a new era for BMW."
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