The 2026 BMW iX3 will be the first model built on the marque’s new modular Neue Klasse platform, a flexible architecture designed to accommodate electric, hybrid, and combustion powertrains without compromise. Sharing little beyond its name with today’s petrol-powered X3, the new iX3 will debut with advanced battery technology, enhanced efficiency, and styling inspired by the Vision Neue Klasse X concept.

By making the battery itself a structural part of the chassis floor, BMW has reduced weight and increased interior space, especially for rear passengers. This approach also improves body rigidity and crash safety. Paired with BMW’s new Gen6 cylindrical-cell batteries and magnet-free electric motors, the iX3 is targeting significant gains in range and performance, with estimates suggesting around 400 miles of EPA-rated driving on a single charge.
The iX3 will offer both single-motor rear-wheel-drive and dual-motor all-wheel-drive variants, with power outputs expected to start at around 300hp. Fast-charging capability of up to 400kW will allow a 10–80% top-up in roughly 21 minutes, while a standard NACS port will provide access to Tesla’s Supercharger network and other compatible infrastructure.

Inside, the Neue Klasse design language will pare back physical controls, with key functions integrated into a parallelogram-shaped central touchscreen and a full-width digital display at the base of the windscreen. This layout is intended to simplify the interface while keeping driving essentials front and centre.
Positioned against rivals such as the Audi Q6 e-tron, Polestar 4, Porsche Macan Electric, and Tesla Model Y, the iX3 aims to combine long-range capability and rapid charging with the driver engagement expected of a BMW. As the first in a new generation, it will set the tone for the brand’s direction well into the next decade.