BMW iX3 Review

Price: £58,850 - £61,850

Electrifying.com score

7/10

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It might not be as radical to look at as other electric cars, but the iX3 does most things well and has a usable range. Well worth a look.


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  • Battery size: 80 kWh
  • Miles per kWh: 3.56
  • E-Rating™: A

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  • Max charge rate: 150 kW
  • Range: 285 miles (WLTP Standard)
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  • Battery size: 80 kWh
  • Miles per kWh: 3.56
  • E-Rating™: A

    Click here to find out more about our electric car Efficiency Rating.​

  • Max charge rate: 150 kW
  • Range: 285 miles (WLTP Standard)
  • BMW iX3 exterior front driving in country
  • BMW iX3 exterior rear and side parked in front of building
  • BMW iX3 exterior side driving in country
  • BMW iX3 interior dashboard and display
  • BMW iX3 interior boot space with rear seats down
  • BMW iX3 charging cable connection
  • Electrifying.com E-Rating A

Ginny Says

“BMW's newest electric car is a normal-looking SUV rather than something excitingly styled like the i3 and i8 - which I really love. But it seems I'm in a minority and most buyers don't want to drive something crazy looking. The iX3 will be a huge seller as a result.”

Nicki Says

“It might look like a 'normal' BMW X3 but the iX3 is hugely advanced underneath and has a proper usable range. It's big enough for a family too. It looks expensive, but will save drivers - especially company car users - a fortune.”


It's top whack pricing for an X3, but running costs will claw back that higher initial outlay, and it’s competitive alongside its SUeV rivals.

  • Price :58,850-£61,850
  • Full charge cost (home):£13.20
  • Insurance group:44-45
  • Warranty (car):3 years unlimited miles
  • Warranty battery:8 years, 100,000 miles
BMW iX3 exterior rear and side parked in front of building
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Pricing

Currently only offered in two specifications, they’re both very highly specified to justify the not inconsiderable outlay, but BMW has pitched the iX3’s pricing directly at its most obvious premium plug in SUV rivals. 

Being so highly specified as standard does mean you’ll not be adding thousands when ordering for desirable extra equipment, too, while the likelihood of high retained values means buying one on a monthly payment shouldn’t be uncompetitive compared to its internal combustion engine alternatives. 

All are too expensive to be eligible for any government grants, so you’re on your own when you’re buying it. 

Running costs 

The higher purchase costs over its petrol and diesel relations should be offset in time through cheaper running costs and like all EVs it’ll dodge all sorts of taxes, and you’ll be able to run it with impunity though ULEV and congestion charging zones. Plugging in at home and using overnight tariffs should keep filling the battery up relatively cheap, too.

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