US Edition2026 BMW “Neue Klasse” IX3 SUV BEV Finally Breaks Cover
BMW's new iX3 electric SUV offers up to 500 miles range and 400kW charging, marking a 20% energy efficiency improvement while competing with Mercedes' GLC EV globally.
- BMW AG unveiled the 2026 BMW iX3 as the first Neue Klasse model, while Mercedes previewed its GLC with EQ Technology, both set to appear next week at the IAA Mobility Show in Munich.
- As BMW describes its Neue Klasse rollout, the iX3 is the first model in series production, featuring a Heart of Joy superbrain and lithium-ion cylindrical battery cells that boost energy density by 20%.
- BMW's iDrive X introduces a 17.9-inch screen and Panoramic iDrive, while the iX3 interior offers a tilted multimedia panel and full-width digital band; Mercedes counters with a 39.1-inch Hyperscreen featuring matrix backlight and more than 1,000 LEDs.
- With up to 400kW charging, BMW says the iX3 can restore 10–80 per cent in 21 minutes and regain 231 miles in ten minutes, backing its 500-mile range claim.
- The two SUVs will compete globally, including the U.S.; BMW takes UK orders from £58,755 with deliveries expected in March 2026 and Germany pricing starts at the $120,000 equivalent.
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With the iX3, BMW is launching the "New Class". The 2.3-ton SUV surprises with retro design and modern technology. Whether the breakthrough in electric cars will succeed remains open.With the iX3, BMW is launching the "New Class". The 2.3-ton SUV surprises with retro design and modern technology. Whether the breakthrough in electric cars will succeed remains open.
BMW will return to growth in China with new all-electric series, CFO says
By Christina Amann MUNICH (Reuters) -BMW is confident it can return to growth in its largest market China with the all-electric Neue Klasse series, a major overhaul of the company’s portfolio that was kick-started this week with the launch of its first model. “We are more than competitive with this product,” Chief Financial Officer Walter Mertl told Reuters. “With increasing availability of the Neue Klasse, we will see growth in China again.” Li…
The car manufacturer BMW has presented the first model of its "new class" in electric cars, the SUV iX3. In the coming months further models are to follow. Much is at stake for the manufacturer.
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