{"id":3487,"date":"2026-04-06T09:00:55","date_gmt":"2026-04-06T09:00:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dealerinspiration.com\/?p=3487"},"modified":"2026-04-15T02:17:31","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T02:17:31","slug":"bmws-new-entry-level-ix3-40-packs-315-horsepower-and-nearly-400-miles-of-range","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dealerinspiration.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/06\/bmws-new-entry-level-ix3-40-packs-315-horsepower-and-nearly-400-miles-of-range\/","title":{"rendered":"BMW&#8217;s New Entry-Level iX3 40 Packs 315 Horsepower and Nearly 400 Miles of Range"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong><em>BMW just pulled the wraps off the iX3 40, a rear-wheel-drive version of its Neue Klasse electric SUV that trades the bigger battery and dual motors for a lower price tag. And if you&#8217;re wondering whether &#8220;entry-level&#8221; means &#8220;watered down,&#8221; the answer is a pretty clear no. With 315 horsepower, nearly 400 miles of WLTP range, and 300 kW fast charging, the BMW iX3 40 specs revealed so far paint a picture of a seriously capable electric crossover.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The BMW iX3 40 is a single-motor, rear-wheel-drive version with a battery pack downsized to 82.6 kWh.<\/li>\n<li>With 315 horsepower and 369 lb-ft going to the rear wheels, it sprints to 62 mph in 5.9 seconds.<\/li>\n<li>BMW is asking \u00e2\u201a\u00ac63,400 for the iX3 40 in Germany, making it \u00e2\u201a\u00ac7,500 cheaper than the iX3 50 xDrive.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>What Powers the iX3 40<\/h2>\n<p>Under the hood of the BMW iX3 40 is the brand&#8217;s sixth-generation eDrive system, built specifically for the Neue Klasse platform. An electrically excited synchronous motor sits on the rear axle, putting out 315 hp and 369 lb-ft of torque. This setup allows the iX3 40 to accelerate from 0 to 62 mph in 5.9 seconds, reaching a top speed of 124 mph.<\/p>\n<p>That&#8217;s about a second slower than the iX3 xDrive 50, whose front motor adds 148 hp. Still, 5.9 seconds is genuinely quick for a family SUV. For reference, that&#8217;s faster than most gas-powered midsize crossovers sold today.<\/p>\n<p>The iX3 50 xDrive weighs around 5,037 lbs in European spec, and the iX3 40 should come in at just over 4,409 lbs. Dropping both a motor and a larger battery pack shaves off a noticeable amount of weight, which could make this the better choice for drivers who care about agility on twisty roads.<\/p>\n<h2>Battery, Range, and Charging<\/h2>\n<p>The iX3 40 makes do with an 82.6 kWh battery, good for 635 kilometers (395 miles) of range in the WLTP cycle. That&#8217;s less than the 500 WLTP miles BMW quotes for the bigger-battery 50 model, but 395 miles is still enormous by today&#8217;s standards. Most competitors with similar battery sizes fall well short of that number.<\/p>\n<p>The battery uses new cylindrical lithium-ion cells with 20% higher energy density compared to the previous generation. The iX3 is built on an 800-volt architecture, which is a big deal for charging speed.<\/p>\n<p>That 800V setup allows charging speeds up to 300 kW, meaning 186 miles of range can be added in just 10 minutes at a compatible fast charger. The model also has bidirectional charging capability and can go from a 10-80% charge in as few as 21 minutes. That&#8217;s the kind of speed that <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/dealerinspiration.com\/index.php\/2022\/03\/31\/when-you-want-more-power-the-bmw-i4-m50-delivers\/\">makes long road trips feel a lot less stressful<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2>Tech and Interior Features<\/h2>\n<p>The interior and exterior standard equipment for the pricier iX3 50 can be found on the iX3 40 trim as well. BMW didn&#8217;t strip the cabin to hit a lower price. You still get the full Panoramic iDrive system, which is one of the standout pieces of the Neue Klasse generation.<\/p>\n<p>The iX3 features a &#8220;Panoramic Vision display,&#8221; a 43.3-inch side-to-side darkened area recessed within the hood where information is projected. A new 17.9-inch central display sits in the center of the dashboard, with a new shape slanted towards the driver.<\/p>\n<p>BMW continues to push in-car AI with an upgraded Intelligent Personal Assistant, now paired with Amazon Alexa+ integration. The iX3 40 also gets a new electronics and software architecture powered by four high-performance &#8220;superbrains&#8221; with over 20 times the processing power of previous BMW systems.<\/p>\n<p>Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay are fitted as standard, and also sync to the head-up display. And BMW debuts its Soft Stop function, which brings smooth, silent braking to a complete halt. That might sound like a small thing, but anyone who&#8217;s dealt with the lurchy braking feel of some EVs will appreciate it.<\/p>\n<h2>Pricing and Availability<\/h2>\n<p>The iX3 40 will arrive in the United Kingdom this summer, where pricing starts at \u00c2\u00a353,250, which is around $7,280 less than the iX3 50. In Germany, the price starts at \u00e2\u201a\u00ac63,400.<\/p>\n<p>There&#8217;s no word yet on whether the iX3 40 will come to America to slot below the $60,000 iX3 50 xDrive. BMW has confirmed that additional single and dual motor variants will be available in the U.S. in early 2027. So American buyers may need to wait a few more months.<\/p>\n<p>An iX3 40 xDrive with all-wheel drive is also <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/news\/bmws-cheapest-ix3-still-has-nearly-400-miles-of-range\">expected to join the lineup at some point<\/a><\/strong>. That dual-motor 40 variant could end up being the sweet spot of the entire iX3 range, combining a lower price with all-weather traction.<\/p>\n<h2>Is the iX3 40 the Smarter Pick?<\/h2>\n<p>For most buyers, the iX3 40 looks like it could be the better daily driver. You&#8217;re losing about 100 miles of WLTP range and roughly 150 horsepower compared to the 50 model, but you&#8217;re gaining a lighter car with quicker reflexes and keeping all the same cabin tech and features. If you don&#8217;t need all-wheel drive and rarely push past 350 miles between charges, the savings make this a hard deal to pass up.<\/p>\n<p>BMW&#8217;s Neue Klasse platform has already racked up serious demand. The iX3 has secured 50,000 orders in its first six months. Adding a more affordable entry point should only grow that interest. 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