500 miles, lower price: is BMW’s new iX3 the future of electric SUVs?

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Join Ginny as she supports the wheel of the brand-new BMW iX3, the long-awaited electrical SUV that assures a headline-grabbing 500 miles of range. After years of seeing the EV landscape shift, this most current model from BMW shows up with vibrant ambitions: more variety, a lower rate, and the suggestion that this might lastly be the minute the brand reaches the top of the electric-vehicle world.
In this review, Ginny dives deep into whatever that matters. How practical is that 500-mile figure in real-world driving? Has the upgraded platform attended to the compromises of the outgoing design? And does the better performance suggest this SUV can now go wheel-to-wheel with rivals like the most recent offerings from Tesla and Mercedes-Benz?
We also check out interior space, tech upgrades, cabin quality, charging efficiency, trip convenience, and, crucially, whether the rate drop lastly makes this one of the most compelling household EVs on the market.

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MORE ABOUT ELECTRIFYING.COM. Electrifying.com is the # 1 destination for electric vehicle reviews, explainers and guides. Founded by Ginny Buckley, we bring you the latest updates on EVs and thorough reviews of the most popular new designs. Whether you're switching to electrical or simply curious, our plain-English guides and skilled guidance make it easy to navigate the world of electric automobiles. Stay notified, make positive decisions, and join the electric revolution with Electrifying.com! #ElectricCars #EVReviews #SwitchToElectric #GinnyBuckley #NicolaHume #nickishields. 0:00– From first look to very first drive: BMW iX3 Neue Klasse. 0:42– Key specs recap: 108kWh battery, 500-mile variety & pricing.

1:34– New face of BMW: twin kidneys, 'chrome changed by light' & ADAS hardware. 2:32– On the road: power, performance & smooth shipment. 3:30– Trip & handling: steel springs, comfort vs M Sport Pro & wheel size ideas.
4:45– Regen braking, 800V charging, 10– 80% in 21 minutes
. 6:12– V2L, vehicle-to-home & vehicle-to-grid discussed. 7:36– Not just brand-new vehicles: used EV assistance on electrifying.com. 7:58– Hands-off freeway assistant: Level 2 autonomy & why it impresses.
10:03– Real-world performance up until now vs 500-mile claim. 10:59– Tech gripes: cumbersome CarPlay & the annoying 'alien' assistant. 12:04– Interior tour
: minimalist cabin, screens &' Heart of Delight 'UX.
14:24– Area & usefulness: rear room, boot, frunk & towing. 15:04– Decision: is the iX3 truly a game changer? Cost vs competitors.

Comments

41 responses to “500 miles, lower price: is BMW’s new iX3 the future of electric SUVs?”

  1. @st4rbuk Avatar
    @st4rbuk

    Starts at 58k. Bargain

    1. @ReinReads Avatar
      @ReinReads

      It is for a iX30 50 xDrive which is only the base at launch. The iX3 40 xDrive will be under 55k and the base RWD iX3 40 with be near 50k. Nearly the same base price as the ICE.

    2. @nolslifegren Avatar
      @nolslifegren

      😂

    3. @nolslifegren Avatar
      @nolslifegren

      @ReinReads Fab i’ll buy 3 🙄

    4. @Fredoffcourse Avatar
      @Fredoffcourse

      😂😂😂

    5. @stevenjones916 Avatar
      @stevenjones916

      *Wait a couple of years and you’ll be able to pick up a low milage used example for $30,000.*

  2. @BeLowBelowo Avatar
    @BeLowBelowo

    Sick of the luxury crossover SUVs

    1. @xmxx03 Avatar
      @xmxx03

      99 persent of them are boring

    2. @BeLowBelowo Avatar
      @BeLowBelowo

      ​@xmxx03 and contributes to inflation

  3. @maskinmoller Avatar
    @maskinmoller

    Great looking car 😍 but looking forward to a 3 series touring car instead of a SUV

    1. @Electrifyingcom Avatar
      @Electrifyingcom

      You and me both!

    2. @shisduhos5682 Avatar
      @shisduhos5682

      @isurumw6119you get your brain checked, negative Nancy

    3. @johnthemagnificent7022 Avatar
      @johnthemagnificent7022

      ​@isurumw6119You’re not wrong….. same as all EVs

    4. @stepheng8779 Avatar
      @stepheng8779

      Great looking? Hope you’re never on the same bit of road as me with those eyes 👀

  4. @rgen28 Avatar
    @rgen28

    Waiting to see the i3

  5. @nitramluap Avatar
    @nitramluap

    12:47 – um… that is the standard steering wheel. The other choice (Sport steering wheel) doesn’t have the 12 & 6 o’clock spokes.

    1. @GAmbrose Avatar
      @GAmbrose

      By “standard” she meant more traditional, which is the M Sport wheel.

  6. @Mi82475 Avatar
    @Mi82475

    Great video.
    And great car, smashes the competition, moves on the standard.
    I have great hopes for the sedan version of this.
    A lovely i3 sedan with over 600 km rear world range and 20 min recharge.

    1. @Electrifyingcom Avatar
      @Electrifyingcom

      Thanks so much. The i3 is going to be an interesting one, won’t be long until we can show it to you!

  7. @blackpanda7612 Avatar
    @blackpanda7612

    Here for the tears from the haters 😂😂😂😂. This car is a massive success even before its launch with pre-order numbers exceeding BMW’s forcasts and waiting lists now deep into 2026.

    1. @wushuhsu Avatar
      @wushuhsu

      The Xiaomi YU7 was also a sellout success, and, it’s already out.

    2. @JLo1960 Avatar
      @JLo1960

      No accounting for taste, eh.

  8. @FishAndChippery Avatar
    @FishAndChippery

    Not a fan of BMWs but I must admit: This is really good. Pricey, can never afford it, SUV, etc. But the fact that they have created this car completely in-house with impressive range and finally made a car that looks GREAT? This one deserves all the attention it gets, hands down.

    1. @hagestad Avatar
      @hagestad

      my best bet is that its LG batteries made in Poland not in-house. That is single most labor intensive/biggest and heaviest part of the car. So just like VW is doing. But ill watch video now and see how wrong was I.

    2. @JLo1960 Avatar
      @JLo1960

      Looks GREAT!!!, Get yourself down to Specsavers, your eyesight is failing! 😮

    3. @FishAndChippery Avatar
      @FishAndChippery

      ​@JLo1960That’s when it comes down to personal taste, but one thing that is undeniable is that this is much better than current BMW styling

    4. @matthewlee3650 Avatar
      @matthewlee3650

      Definitely BMW finally got back their groove. Only downside is it will be priced out of range of most buyers,compared to other Chinese brand 😢

    5. @Smith_Tech_70 Avatar
      @Smith_Tech_70

      Trust me, after owning a BMW i4 for the last 3 years, I have no problem with buying a used BMW EV next time. I plan on keeping mine for another 3 years. By then, the iX3 will be under £30k, and still brilliant.

  9. @urbanstrencan Avatar
    @urbanstrencan

    Love the new Neue Klase electric platform is a game changer for BMW, but the design of this new iX3 that is standing on it is big miss.😢😢, really hope that the i3 that is coming next will be much better looking, throwback to the great looking BMW models 😊🤟🤟⚡⚡
    And BMW i3M coming?

  10. @disarchitected Avatar
    @disarchitected

    Surprised by the steering wheel love, I thought it was weird! I had an odd shaped wheel in a Peugeot, it wasn’t intuitive like a normal round wheel. It always took up thinking space, about where your hands need to be, when twirling it around. Those shapes on the BMW wheel look like they would need the same sort of thought.

  11. @alexkemp9001 Avatar
    @alexkemp9001

    Great review. And nice to see you’re not banging on about efficiency when it’s impossible to tell on such a test. I really like the car. It’s a head turner and seems to have found the balance between advanced tech but doing it in a way that it aids the owner and doesn’t hinder!

  12. @andrewducros1127 Avatar
    @andrewducros1127

    I am sure this is a stunning car. Having changed my EV from a big mile ioniq 6 with 300plus range to a much more humble and bleep free Citroen e-C4 with around 200 mile range I realise unless you do 200miles a day most of us don’t need huge range. Smaller battery equals lighter car which is more efficient. And as I only do a 200 mile journey once a month I simply charge on route while I have a wee and a coffee 10 or 20 mins later I’m off again. Smaller battery also seems to charge quickly because I’m only adding 20 to 30 kw. Win win.

    1. @johnwinters4201 Avatar
      @johnwinters4201

      You have it precisely. When I upgraded from a 52 kWh Zoe I considered the Ioniq 5 but in the end went for a Citroën ë-C4X. At first glance the Citroën seems far less capable – 54 kWh instead of 77 kWh – but you practically never need that 77 kWh battery and you’re dragging around its weight all the time. The Hyundai’s battery is 50% larger but that equates to only 10-15% extra range in the real world and it’s a lot less efficient. For day-to-day use you’re wasting an awful lot of energy driving the Hyundai.

      A car like the Citroën which can do a comfortable 200 miles in anything but the coldest weather hits a sweet spot of battery size. We’ve done long trips in it and as you say, by the time you’ve had a wee and a coffee it’s ready to be off again. The battery lasts for a lot longer than it is sensible to drive for without a break. That’s all you need.

  13. @mikegipson1224 Avatar
    @mikegipson1224

    I’m sorry maybe game changing for BMW and a good step up for BMW however the efficiency, considering you were in a resonably warm environment, of 3 miles/kWh is not that great my Ioniq 5 (2023 model year) does around 3.6 on the motorway even loaded up for holiday – So I truly hope they’ve not just thrown a large battery with not so great energy density at this car as that really is not the way to get decent range – efficiency really is the ultimate answer to decent range – The Irony is that the current long range ‘Juniper’ Model Y can probably get better real world range with an 80kWh usable battery… It is good to see they have done a good job with the charging speed so credit where credit is due 🙂 I still say it’s over priced like all BMWs but hey ho on the 2nd hand market it might be that bit better value 🙂

    1. @SDK2006b Avatar
      @SDK2006b

      Efficiency varies based on driving style and temp.
      A series of journalists jumping into a car with 470bhp for a couple of hours each, are unlikely to be driving in a way to show the efficiency in the best light 💡

      After 23k miles, I’ve averaged 3.5 miles /kWh in my bigger, heavier and less efficient BMW iX, so 4+ will be easy in this.

  14. @simonshusse Avatar
    @simonshusse

    I can’t get over the Star Wars-inspired design, with so many unnecessary angles and random details—like that hideous steering wheel and the angled center screen. Plus, there’s plenty of space for the nonexistent engine under that oversized bonnet. Too pricey and way too fast.

  15. @BobbyDeniroX Avatar
    @BobbyDeniroX

    Looks amazing I need to feel the ride quality and see how good the simple suspension is.

  16. @alanrutland4424 Avatar
    @alanrutland4424

    I am very confused how manufacturers put on 21 or 22 inch tyres and yet everyone, including manufacturers, know that a reduced size tyre improves economy and comfort. So 19 inch or even 18 inch would be better. Is it down to eye appeal or because the cars are so heavy. Just don’t understand these decisions.

  17. @notwothesame Avatar
    @notwothesame

    Since when did 4.9 seconds 0-60 in an SUV become “it’s alright!”. That would have been fastest Golf GTI ever if it was ICE car.

  18. @r5LgxTbQ Avatar
    @r5LgxTbQ

    sounds quite good on paper. lets keep it there where I dont have to look at it

  19. @tobybushnell Avatar
    @tobybushnell

    Great to see they’ve really focused on the sustainability of their 2.3 ton SUV 😂

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