Next Generation iX3

[X5Sport]

The first of BMWs next generation electric vehicles has just been announced.

It’s the Neue Klasse (NK) platformed iX3 and will use their 6th Generation battery and motor system which provide significant improvements in both efficiency and cost. The iX3 with in its long range version (aka bigger battery) has an ‘official’ range of around 500 miles. That’s a step change better than the outgoing model.

It’s got some interesting technology on board and will be able to run your home (with a suitable connector installed). So called Vehicle to Home / Vehicle to Grid. A 100kWh battery should do well. My Tesla Powerwall is a mere 13.5kWh but runs my home for up to 26 hours.

There’s a vid all about it here:



I’ll be wanting to have a look and drive before anything else, but it looks interesting. I wouldn’t commit to one yet anyway due to the tanking resale values. Maybe this will improve too.

It’s going to be followed by a new i3 in 2027/8. IX5 is also due. Maybe even an iX4 and iX6 will be offered.

I would add that the styling is a little odd and likely divisive in the same way as the Chris Bangle design language of the mid-2000 onwards cars were.