"The 2027 MW iX3 has an estimated 400 miles of EPA range and super-fast charging. The iX3 represents a major upgrade from electric BMWs of the past, and it's the first BMW to use the automaker's much-hyped Neue Klasse platform. In practice, that means 400 miles of estimated EPA range (the most of any BMW EV so far) and 400-kilowatt DC fast-charging power (about double what most EVs in the U.S. can do)."
"First, I picked the brain of Philip Guerrero, the battery lead for the Neue Klasse, about the iX3's new cells, battery pack and motors. We talked about the advent of cell-to-pack systems and why BMW chose the iX3 to debut a structural battery packlike Tesla has been doing for years. He broke down for me all the improvements BMW made to its battery systems and how that makes a car that's lighter and more cleverly packaged."
The 2027 BMW iX3 uses the Neue Klasse platform to deliver an estimated 400 miles of EPA range and up to 400 kW DC fast-charging. New, more energy-dense battery cells with a revised shape enable a cell-to-pack design and a structural battery pack that reduces weight and improves packaging. An 800-volt electrical architecture supports very high charging power and allows advanced thermal and charging management. Improved motors and drivetrain components increase efficiency and performance. BMW adds bidirectional charging capability for the Neue Klasse models, expanding vehicle-to-home and vehicle-to-grid potential. The iX3 starts around $60,000, comparable to a gas X3.
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