The new BMW iX3 now has a price for Portugal.

BMW iX3 2026 marks a pivotal shift in the Bavarian brand’s story. It is the first of several “Neue Klasse” models that will shape the German manufacturer’s future, debuting an entirely new 800 V electric platform intended to underpin all BMW models over the next decade.

Built at BMW’s new plant in Debrecen, Hungary, the new model is already available to order in Portugal, with prices starting at 72 900 euros.

The combustion-engined X3 remains on sale - and was updated recently - while the new fully electric iX3 keeps broadly similar proportions but adopts a clearly different look. The bodywork is cleaner and more restrained, and the front end takes cues from BMWs of the 1960s, led by a compact, illuminated double kidney grille.

Measuring 4,78 metres long, 1,89 metres wide, 1,64 metres tall and with a 2,897-metre wheelbase, the iX3 mirrors the footprint of the petrol/diesel X3. Up front, the vertical kidney grille elements - again recalling 1960s models - sit alongside a new lighting signature.

Inside, the SUV moves to a minimalist dashboard dominated by the new Panoramic iDrive: a strip at the base of the windscreen where information is projected, paired with an almost 15'' touchscreen. This also signals the end of the traditional iDrive controller, bringing vehicle functions and information into a single central interface.

BMW’s Operating System X, based on Android, supports third-party app integration, over-the-air updates and a smooth digital experience.

Single powertrain for the BMW iX3

The BMW iX3 is offered with just one powertrain, combining two electric motors for a total of 345 kW (469 hp) and 645 Nm of torque. That output delivers 0 to 100 km/h in 4,9 seconds, with a top speed of 210 km/h.

A 108,7 kWh battery enables a range of up to 805 km (WLTP). On DC rapid charging, it supports 400 kW and can add up to 370 km in only 10 minutes. On AC charging, power ranges from 11 kW to 22 kW, depending on the installation.

The iX3 is not only about performance and range. The Neue Klasse platform also introduces major electronic advances, realised through four “super-brains” that keep everything connected and reacting 10 times faster, for a smoother and safer driving experience.

The “Heart of Joy” is likely to attract the most attention, as it manages everything related to the new iX3’s dynamic behaviour - from the drivetrain and steering to braking. It also oversees energy recuperation: BMW says that in everyday driving it can recover energy in 98% of braking events, reducing the need for conventional brake intervention.

How much does the BMW iX3 cost?

As noted above, the BMW iX3 can already be reserved in Portugal, with prices starting at 72 900 euros. Deliveries of the new electric SUV are expected to begin next spring.