BMW has opened the configurator for the new iX3 40, the rear-wheel-drive entry-level version of its first Neue Klasse electric vehicle, with prices starting at €63,400 in Germany.
The launch broadens the appeal of BMW’s next-generation electric SUV range by introducing a more affordable variant alongside the iX3 50 xDrive, which has already entered customer deliveries.
Priced €7,500 below the all-wheel-drive model, the iX3 40 is intended to showcase the efficiency and performance of BMW’s sixth-generation eDrive technology in a single-motor configuration.
The electric drive unit, integrated into the rear axle, delivers 235 kW of power and 500 Nm of torque. BMW says the SUV can accelerate from 0 to 100 kph in 5.9 seconds and reach a top speed of 200 kph.
The iX3 40 is equipped with an 82.6-kWh usable battery pack, providing a WLTP driving range of up to 637 kilometres. While lower than the 805-kilometre range claimed for the iX3 50 xDrive, BMW positions the new variant as a balance between affordability and long-distance usability.
Charging performance remains one of the key features of the Neue Klasse platform. Thanks to its 800-volt architecture, the iX3 40 supports DC fast charging at up to 300 kW.
BMW states that charging from 10% to 80% can be completed in approximately 21 minutes under optimal conditions.
An 11-kW AC onboard charger is included as standard equipment, while a 22-kW AC charger is available as a €790 option.
The higher-capacity AC charger also enables vehicle-to-load (V2L) functionality, allowing users to power external electrical devices directly from the vehicle. Vehicle-to-home (V2H) and vehicle-to-grid (V2G) capabilities are included as standard.
BMW additionally equips the iX3 40 with a heat pump as standard to improve energy efficiency, particularly during colder weather conditions.
The standard equipment package includes LED headlights and taillights, electrically folding exterior mirrors, electrically adjustable front seats with memory function, and BMW Digital Key Plus support for smartphones and smartwatches.
Driver assistance features include a rear-view camera with panoramic view, park distance control, parking assistant, and rear-crossing traffic alert.
Beyond the launch of the rear-wheel-drive variant, BMW is also introducing several upgrades across the entire iX3 lineup.
The electric SUV becomes the first BMW model to receive the German-language version of the AI-powered BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant.
Customers will also be able to order rear-seat heating for the first time. However, the feature is only available as part of a larger equipment package that includes a head-up display, Harman Kardon premium audio system, and rear climate control, increasing the total cost of the option package to €2,300 despite rear-seat heating itself being listed at €400.
BMW is also expanding the available exterior colour palette with new finishes including Voodoo Blue and Urban Green uni.
Visually, the iX3 40 remains nearly identical to the iX3 50 xDrive, following the minimalist Neue Klasse design language unveiled by BMW for its next generation of electric vehicles.
The company states there are no major differences in standard equipment levels between the two variants, with the primary distinction being the drivetrain configuration and battery capacity.
Production of all iX3 variants takes place at BMW’s dedicated electric vehicle factory in Debrecen, Hungary.
Series production of the Neue Klasse SUV began in October 2025, and BMW announced earlier this year that the plant had already moved to two-shift operations to meet strong demand.
The iX3 is viewed as a cornerstone of BMW’s future electric vehicle strategy. According to the automaker, a significant share of planned 2026 production of the iX3 50 xDrive was reserved through pre-orders even before customers had the opportunity to see or test-drive the vehicle.
With the introduction of the lower-priced iX3 40, BMW is expected to broaden the customer base for the Neue Klasse platform as deliveries begin in Germany during the summer.
