by BMW iX3: A New Step in Electric Vehicles
BMW is preparing the premiere of the new iX3 electric crossover, which will be the first model on the Neue Klasse platform. The car will receive revolutionary technologies, including new batteries with a 20% higher energy density. This will allow the iX3 50 xDrive version to achieve a range of up to 400 miles according to the EPA standard.
Fast charging with a capacity of 400 kW will make it possible to recover over 217 miles of range in just 10 minutes. Furthermore, the model will get a “smart charging flap” that opens automatically when approaching a familiar charging station.
Innovative Interior Technologies
The iX3’s interior attracts attention with a panoramic display stretching from pillar to pillar and a central screen with the BMW OS X operating system. The steering wheel with “shy technology” is equipped with buttons that only illuminate when the functions are available.
The new driver assistance system uses data processing 20 times faster than previous versions.
Among the key features are hands-free driving on the highway, automatic lane changing, and the Motorway & City Assistant system. The latter can independently navigate roundabouts and react to traffic lights, stopping at a red light and proceeding on a green one.
Production of the new model will begin at the end of this year. Given the technological leap, the iX3 could become a new benchmark in the premium electric vehicle segment. The combination of a long range, fast charging, and advanced driver assistance systems is particularly impressive, making it one of the most anticipated debuts of the year.
