Electric BMW iX3 debuts at auto show Beijing

25 April 2018

So far only in the status of the concept

Unlikely in 2018 should be surprised that China is a world leader in the number of electric vehicles released: country long and systematically went to it, so to circumvent it will not be easy and the United States and the European Union. So one of the major global innovations in the field of electric vehicles will make their debut in China. So it will happen with the new electric crossover BMW iX3, which will premiere at the International motor show in Beijing.

While the novelty is presented in the status of a concept. High probability that the production version will be virtually no different from it, neither in appearance nor in the filling. And to distinguish from regular BMW iX3 BMW X3 is not so easy. Yes, he had "spliced nostrils" (first in concept cars of the Bavarian brand), modified bumpers and fancy wheels with reduced aerodynamic resistance, but otherwise here we use the same body.

Heart iX3 BMW was the motor "fifth generation", which develops 270 horsepower. The capacity of the traction battery exceeds 70 kWh In a new drive cycle WLTP, which replaced the NEDC and is now more strictly assesses the ability of the vehicles, an electric crossover will be able to drive more than 400 kilometers.

The battery supports rapid charge with capacity up to 150 kW. Full recharge in such conditions will take about 30 minutes.

It is expected that one of the main markets for BMW iX3 will be China. For the local market, the SUV will be produced at the joint venture BMW Brilliance Automotive.