2026 BMW iX3 price and specs

The BMW iX3 is about as close to all-new as a new-generation model can be.

While it shares its name with the outgoing iX3, which was based on the previous-generation combustion-powered X3, the new iX3 debuts BMW’s Neue Klasse dedicated electric vehicle (EV) platform and incorporates the German brand’s sixth-generation eDrive technology.

It’s launching here midway through 2026 in 50 xDrive form, featuring a 345kW/645Nm dual-motor all-wheel drive powertrain and a large 108kWh battery.

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This affords the iX3 a range of 805km on the WLTP cycle, the most of any new vehicle currently on sale in Australia. Its 800V electrical system also supports DC fast-charging at up to 400kW, well up on the 150kW figure of the outgoing iX3 which also managed “only” 460km of WLTP range.

Inside, it debuts a bold new look for BMW, with a 43.3-inch BMW Panoramic Vision display sweeping across the base of the windscreen and complementing a head-up display and 17.9-inch infotainment touchscreen.

Despite these significant improvements, it’s just $5000 dearer than the outgoing iX3 was in flagship single-motor rear-wheel drive specification. It also undercuts mid-size luxury electric SUV rivals including the Audi Q6 e-tron quattro, Porsche Macan 4, Polestar 3 Long Range Dual Motor, and Genesis Electrified GV70, all of which are priced between $120,000-140,000 before on-road costs.

A more affordable single-motor rear-wheel drive iX3 40 variant is due on sale here in 2027, likely followed by a sportier iX3 M60. BMW is also reportedly working on a quad-motor iX3 M performance flagship.

Pricing

Drivetrains and Efficiency

The iX3 features an 800V electrical architecture, allowing for an impressive DC charge rate of 400kW. BMW says 372km of range can be added in 10 minutes, with a 10-80 per cent charge taking 21 minutes.