The first-ever fully electric BMW iX3, which showcases new generation technology, connectivity, design language and fully electric driving enjoyment, will arrive in New Zealand in Q4 2021.
Built with sustainability as a key focus
The BMW iX3 is positioned as a medium-sized SAV and the first model to fulfil BMW’s promised ‘Power of Choice’ strategy offering customers multiple powertrains to choose from in the segment: petrol, diesel, plug-in hybrid and electric options, each offering unique benefits and suitability to customer’s preferred lifestyle.
The all-new BMW iX3 is built with sustainability as a key focus, from procurement of raw materials via the supply chain, through to production, use phase and end-of-life recycling. The amount of the raw cobalt material used in the high-voltage battery of the BMW iX3 has been reduced by around a third compared with the previous-generation battery in the 2019 BMW i3 model.
The BMW Group follows its own procurement process for the cobalt and lithium it supplies to the producers of the battery cells, part of which involves strict compliance with environmental and human rights standards. Renewable energy is used both for the manufacture of the battery cells and in the production of the vehicle.
The BMW-specific design principle that underpins the electric motor dispenses with the need for rare-earth metals in the momentum-generating rotor.
Extensive use of secondary raw materials in the manufacture of aluminium castings and thermoplastics further help the BMW Group achieve its ’80-40-20’ goals in cutting CO2 emissions and promoting its ‘Secondary First’ approach to resource use.
Fifth-generation BMW eDrive technology sets tone for the future
The all-new BMW iX3 blazes a trail for driving pleasure in a new generation of electric vehicles from the BMW i brand.
It is the first model to feature fifth-generation BMW eDrive technology. This system is also found on the BMW iX, which launches in Q4 this year, and the BMW i4, which will go on sale in New Zealand by Q1 2022.
Its integrated drive unit brings the electric motor, power electronics and transmission together within a single housing, and generates 210kW and 400Nm.
The iX3 also features rear-wheel-drive – a hallmark BMW handling characteristic that carries over seamlessly into the world of EVs.
The high-voltage battery in the BMW iX3 is also the product of fifth-generation BMW eDrive technology. Its gross energy content of 80kWh and the exceptional efficiency of the electric motor enable a range of up to 460 kilometres as calculated on the WLTP test cycle.
Start/Stop sound courtesy of an Academy Award winner
The new BMW iX3 comes as standard with a Start/Stop acoustic sequence developed as part of a collaboration between Oscar-winning composer Hans Zimmer and BMW Group Creative Director Sound, Renzo Vitale. When the Start/Stop button is pressed, a short composition sets the scene for the electric driving experience in store.
The all-new BMW iX3 and the ChargeNow network in New Zealand
All new BMW electric vehicle owners will receive a free ChargeNow membership card and free membership.
BMW electric vehicle owners will also receive a 10% discount on all charging sessions used in the ChargeNow charging network for the first 24 months.
BMW iX3 pricing
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