In September BMW reveals its new IX3, the first model according to its Neue Class concept. A model of this new batch of electric cars is also coming Similar to the 3-series. For the time being it remains with photos where the IX3 is dressed in a camouflage suit. BMW does share some respectable figures. The Neue Class models must impress with their EV technology.
From the Netherlands to Switzerland on one battery charge
We succeeded, because the electric IX3 50 xDrive comes according to the brand a WLTP action radius of up to 800 kilometers. Figures that we so far only of extremely efficient sedans such as the Lucid Air have seen.
Such a range enables you to drive from the Netherlands to Switzerland in one go with a full battery. At least, in theory. In practice, the driving range of electric cars is often slightly lower. Nevertheless, it is an impressive range.
BMW IX3 offers extremely high loading speed
But it is not with an overwhelming range, the loading capacities of the new BMW IX3 are also extremely good. On the IX3, BMW’s newest generation of electrical engineering and the SUV debuts with an 800 Volt drilling net.
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According to the Bavarian brand, the EV could achieve up to 400 kW at the DC pole loading speeds. 350 kilometers of reaching would therefore only take ten minutes. This makes the IX3 the absolute top of the European market.
Electric car as a home battery
At the end of this year, the new BMW IX3 is going into production. The Neue Klasse-SUV also brings a number of new functionalities in its market launch.
Consider the possibility of bidirectional loading. Bee Vehicle-to-load (V2L), your car serves as a huge power bank to power all kinds of devices. Vehicle-to-home (V2H) goes one step further and can take over the power supply of your house as a home battery.
Can you be about the emergency lane to add?
Also Vehicle-to-grid (V2G) will be available on the IX3, you can return your car to the loading network in order to relieve the crowded net at peak times. We Drive Solar founder Robin Berg would like to tell more about that.