BMW presents first electric vehicle-since 2013

BMW, the new iX3 unveiled its first electric model, since the presentation of the i3, in 2013. The iX3 is based on the X3 SUV, which is also the first model from BMW, both petrol and diesel engines available, as well as the plug-in inhybrideaandrijving and all-electric drive system.

finally, the iX3 offers a BMW with a rival for cars such as the Audi e-tron and the Mercedes-Benz EQC. Because BMW is the energy density of the battery cells has increased, the iX3 is on paper, on a battery charge than the above mentioned competitors, despite the fact that the battery capacity is 80 kWh, or less.

Of the 80-kilowatt, is 74 kWh used, which allow the iX3 to a maximum of 459 km travel very far. There is also an improved airflow to in to. So is the grille, which is largely closed, and has been, the iX3 features the special wheel. This is the aerodynamic drag by 5 per cent, as claims to be a BMW.

you can Recharge with a maximum of 150 hp, which allows the car to be there in ten minutes, and 120 miles of driving range bijkrijgt. Not a little more than half an hour, the battery back up to 80 per cent full. With a BMW, iX3, you get access to the laadnetwerk by IONITY lower fees: 0.29 € cent) per kWh.

now, Thanks to the special wheels, the iX3 up to 10 miles further than it usually does. (Photo: BMW).

the First Chinese BMW
BMW to assemble an electric motor of the latest type. To do this, they are no longer rare-earth metals is needed. The engine delivers a power output of 210 kW (286 ps), which is the iX3-in for 6.8 seconds to 100 kilometers per hour and accelerates. The car has a limited top speed of 180 miles per hour.

The new BMW iX3 is available in two versions, the Executive and the High Representative. By default, the model comes with a sunroof, air-conditioning, power-adjustable heated front seats, and driver assistance systems.

finally, The iX3 will be produced in China, and at the end of this year, is still on the market. The exports to Europe from the start. The car has a suggested retail price of 71.000 euros.

The new iX3 is to be built in China, Shenyang. (Photo: BMW).