BMW has captured the fully redesigned iX3 electric sedan alongside the BMW 3 Series, both equipped with production-ready headlights and taillights, at the Nürburgring. The new iX3 electric vehicle, set to debut at the IAA Mobility 2025 in Germany in September 2025, appears to draw significant inspiration from the Vision Neue Klasse X.

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BMW seems to have toned down the strong styling of the concept for the production model, implementing essential elements to further differentiate the new iX3 from the X3. The narrow and straight kidney grille will likely serve as a distinguishing feature between the iX3 and X3.

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The NA5, based on a completely redesigned platform specifically developed for battery electric applications, is expected to launch alongside M models. The popular iX3 carries the internal code name ZA5 and will likely be known as the iX3M.

While it remains unclear if the dual-motor configuration will enhance power, the iX3M is sure to impress. Recent spy shots captured the upcoming BMW i3 sedan alongside the Porsche Cayenne Electric during test drives. The new iX3, equipped with production-ready lights, features aerodynamically designed alloy wheels to maximize driving range.

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The front end hints at the M Performance version of the pure electric SUV, featuring blue brake calipers. However, the prototype's camouflaged appearance makes it difficult to distinguish definitively. The second-generation iX3, set to be produced at the BMW Group factory in Debrecen, Hungary, in July 2025, will likely replace the previous generation’s internal combustion engine model based on the CLAR platform.

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The first-generation iX3 offered a very limited driving range and lacked the xDrive option, resulting in its absence from the U.S. market due to production issues. In fact, the underperforming first-generation iX3 was produced in China through a joint venture between BMW and Brilliance Auto Group.

The second-generation iX3 for Europe will launch with four models, starting with the rear-wheel-drive 40. The remaining lineup will include the 40 xDrive, 50 xDrive, and M60 xDrive. Production at the North American BMW Group factory in San Luis Potosí is likely to begin in the second half of 2026.

The specifications for the fully redesigned BMW iX3 indicate a length of 4,780 mm (approximately 188.2 inches) and a wheelbase of 2,895 mm (about 114 inches) based on the 50 xDrive model. The new iX3, slightly longer than the X3 with four-cylinder and six-cylinder engines, weighs 2,285 kg (around 5,030 lbs) for the 50 xDrive model.

The new iX3 features a sixth-generation cylindrical battery instead of the fifth-generation prismatic cells and is built on a platform that supports 800V electrification. BMW states that all Neue Klasse battery electric vehicles can achieve over 600 km (approximately 373 miles) of range when fully charged according to European WLTP standards, with the current iX model boasting a maximum range of 701 km (about 436 miles).

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