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