2027 BMW iX3 0-60, Specs, Range & Price
The 2027 BMW iX3 50 xDrive does 0-60 mph in an estimated 4.7 seconds, makes 463 horsepower from a dual-motor AWD setup, charges at up to 400 kW, and delivers up to 434 miles of EPA-estimated range. It starts at $61,500 plus $1,350 destination ($62,850) and goes on sale in the US on September 25, 2026 — the first of BMW's Neue Klasse generation to reach American driveways.
Every number in this article is a manufacturer figure. Nobody has published an independent instrumented test of a US-spec iX3 yet, and that matters more than usual here, because the iX3's rivals quote their acceleration under very different conventions. We break that down below.
2027 BMW iX3 50 xDrive Specs at a Glance
| Spec | Figure |
|---|---|
| 0-60 mph (BMW estimate) | 4.7 s |
| 0-100 km/h (global figure) | 4.9 s |
| Combined output | 463 hp |
| Combined torque | 476 lb-ft |
| Front motor | 165 hp / 188 lb-ft (asynchronous) |
| Rear motor | 322 hp / 321 lb-ft (electrically excited synchronous) |
| Top speed | 130 mph |
| Battery (net usable) | 112.2 kWh, Gen6 cylindrical cells |
| Architecture | 800V |
| Peak DC charging | 400 kW |
| 10-80% DC charge | 21 min |
| Range added in 10 min | ~175 miles (BMW estimate) |
| EPA range | 383–434 miles depending on configuration |
| Charge port | NACS-compatible |
| Bi-directional charging | Yes (V2H/V2G/V2L) — a BMW first |
| US price | $61,500 + $1,350 destination |
| US on sale | September 25, 2026 (2027 model year) |
All figures are from BMW USA's press materials, cross-checked against Edmunds and Cars.com. The iX3 launches in a single US configuration — the 50 xDrive — built at BMW's new plant in Debrecen, Hungary.
How Fast Is the BMW iX3 0-60?
BMW's US estimate is 4.7 seconds to 60 mph. You'll also see 4.9 seconds quoted — that's the global 0-100 km/h figure, and 100 km/h is 62 mph, so the two numbers describe different runs, not a discrepancy.
Neither has been verified by an independent test yet. EVs generally reproduce their claimed sprint times more reliably than combustion cars — no launch-control lottery, no gear shifts, consistent torque delivery — so a healthy iX3 on a dry surface should land close to BMW's number. As deliveries start this month, GPS-timed runs from real owners will settle it; our breakdown of real-world 0-60 times versus manufacturer claims explains why measured times usually trail the brochure and by how much.
The powertrain behind the number is BMW's sixth-generation eDrive: an electrically excited synchronous motor at the rear (322 hp) and an asynchronous motor up front (165 hp), combining for 463 hp and 476 lb-ft. Top speed is capped at 130 mph. If you want to see how that output stacks against the car's roughly 5,300-lb class, run it through our power-to-weight calculator once BMW publishes a US curb weight.
800V Architecture and 400 kW Charging
The headline engineering story isn't the sprint — it's the charging. The iX3 is BMW's first 800-volt production car, and per BMW's spec sheet it accepts up to 400 kW DC, which no other EV SUV in this price bracket matches in 2026. BMW quotes 10-80% in 21 minutes and roughly 175 miles of range recovered in 10 minutes.
The 112.2 kWh net battery uses BMW's new Gen6 cylindrical cells, the port is NACS-compatible for Tesla Supercharger access, and the iX3 is the first BMW with bi-directional charging — it can power your house (V2H), feed the grid (V2G), or run tools and appliances (V2L).
Range and Price
EPA-estimated range is 383 to 434 miles depending on wheel and equipment configuration — the 434-mile ceiling, confirmed in BMW's May 2026 pricing announcement, makes the iX3 one of the longest-range EVs sold in America, and it undercuts the initial "up to 400 miles" estimate BMW gave at the car's September 2025 world premiere in the right direction.
At $62,850 with destination, the iX3 lands between the Tesla Model Y Performance ($57,490) and the Cadillac Lyriq-V ($79,990). BMW opened US preorders in May 2026; first customer deliveries begin September 25.
BMW iX3 vs. Rival Performance EV SUVs
Ranked by claimed 0-60 time — with an important caveat on conventions below:
| Vehicle | 0-60 (claimed) | Power | EPA Range | Base Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Porsche Macan Turbo Electric | 3.1 s (launch control) | 630 hp | ~288 mi | ~$106,950 |
| Tesla Model Y Performance | 3.3 s (w/ rollout subtracted) | 460 hp | 306 mi | $57,490 |
| Cadillac Lyriq-V | 3.3 s (Velocity Max) | 615 hp | ~285 mi | $79,990 |
| Mercedes GLC 400 4MATIC EV | 4.2 s | 483 hp | No EPA figure yet | TBA |
| BMW iX3 50 xDrive | 4.7 s (est) | 463 hp | 383–434 mi | $62,850 |
The iX3 is the slowest car on this table and it isn't close — but the comparison is less damning than it looks. Tesla's 3.3-second claim follows its usual convention of subtracting the first foot of rollout, while BMW quotes a flat standing-start estimate; measured from the same start line, the on-paper gap shrinks by a tenth or two. More importantly, the iX3 gives up the drag race to win the road trip: it out-ranges everything here by 80 to 130 miles and out-charges them all at 400 kW. For the full field beyond SUVs, see our EV 0-60 times ranked table, the quickest SUVs from 0-60, and Porsche's electric Cayenne Turbo at the four-figure-horsepower end of the segment.
Will There Be a Faster iX3 M60?
BMW hasn't confirmed one. Reports going back to early 2025 point to an M Performance variant — widely rumored around 600+ hp — as a likely follow-up, but as of September 2026 there is no official announcement, no specs, and no date. Treat every iX3 M60 number you see as speculation until BMW publishes it.
Measure the Real Number Yourself
When deliveries start on September 25, the iX3's 4.7-second estimate becomes testable. A GPS-based timer measures the run from true standstill on real pavement — no rollout subtraction, no prepped surface — which is exactly the number BMW's estimate isn't. FastTrack's GPS timer times 0-60, 0-100, and quarter-mile runs from your iPhone, and our guide to OBD2 vs GPS 0-60 timers covers why GPS is the more accurate way to do it on an EV. If you take delivery of an iX3, run it — yours might be the first real-world verified time.
FAQ
How fast is the 2027 BMW iX3 from 0-60 mph?
BMW estimates 4.7 seconds for the iX3 50 xDrive, which has 463 hp and dual-motor AWD. The 4.9-second figure you may see elsewhere is the global 0-100 km/h (62 mph) time. No independent instrumented test has been published yet.
How much does the 2027 BMW iX3 cost in the US?
$61,500 MSRP plus $1,350 destination — $62,850 to start. It goes on sale in the US on September 25, 2026 as a 2027 model, in a single 50 xDrive configuration at launch.
What is the BMW iX3's range?
Up to 434 miles EPA-estimated, with 383 miles at the low end depending on configuration, from a 112.2 kWh net battery. That makes it one of the longest-range EVs on sale in the US.
How fast does the BMW iX3 charge?
Its 800V architecture supports up to 400 kW DC fast charging — 10-80% in about 21 minutes, or roughly 175 miles added in 10 minutes, per BMW. The port is NACS-compatible, and the iX3 is BMW's first car with bi-directional charging.
Is the BMW iX3 faster than the Tesla Model Y Performance?
No. The Model Y Performance claims 3.3 seconds to 60 (using Tesla's rollout-subtracted convention) versus the iX3's estimated 4.7. The iX3 counters with up to 434 miles of range against the Tesla's 306, and 400 kW charging.
Will there be a BMW iX3 M60?
BMW hasn't confirmed an M Performance iX3. Reports suggest a 600+ hp variant is likely, but there are no official specs or dates — treat it as a rumor until BMW announces it.