Archive: 2025 / 09
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BMW iX3 debuts with 805 km range: first Neue Klasse EV brings 800-volt tech and rare-earth-free motors
BMW has revealed the first Neue Klasse production model, the iX3, with a claimed 805 km range and major efficiency gains. The 50 xDrive version packs 345 kW, hits 0-100 km/h in 4.9 seconds, and tows up to two tonnes. Highlights include 800-volt architecture, silicon carbide power electronics, and motors that avoid rare earths. Design nods to classic BMWs while pushing aerodynamics to a 0.24 Cd.
