BMW iX3 Australian pricing announced: And it’s very, very competitive
BMW has confirmed Australian pricing for the all-new ix3, with the first model from its vitally important next-generation Neue Klasse electric platform set to arrive mid-year priced from a very sharp $109,900 before on-road costs.
The launch variant will be the ix3 50 xDrive, a dual-motor all-wheel-drive electric SUV that BMW says represents a major technological step forward for the brand as it begins rolling out its new generation of electric vehicles.
First unveiled globally at the IAA Mobility show in Munich last year, the ix3 is the production debut of BMW’s Neue Klasse architecture, technology set and design philosophy that will underpin and influence a new wave of EV and ICE models across the company’s line-up.
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The next Neue Klasse model will be the i3 sedan, that is the EV relation to the iconic BMW 3 series.
Despite the all-new basis of the iX3 and the $17 billion (and counting) that BMW’s sunk into Neue Klasse development, the pricing is incredibly competitive. Initial speculation suggested a number beyond $120,000.
The outgoing first generation BMW iX3 was priced at $104,900 for the M Sport Pro in 2025. That car was rear-wheel drive only and based on a modified version of the old ICE X3’s modified platform.
The pricing certianly throws the gauntlet down to arch-rival Mercedes-Benz that also launches its all-new GLC EV in Australia in 2026.
The 50 launch model will later be joined by cheaper all-wheel drive and single motor rear-wheel drive versions, with speculation already suggesting the cheapest model may drop below the luxury car tax.
BMW Australia says the ix3 50 xDrive will come highly specified for the local market, with the primarily aesthetic M Sport package included as standard alongside features such as 20-inch alloy wheels, a panoramic glass sunroof, Harman Kardon sound system and BMW’s Driving Assistant Plus suite of driver assistance technology.
Under the skin, the ix3 uses BMW’s sixth-generation eDrive powertrain technology, combining dual electric motors with a high-voltage battery featuring cylindrical cells and an 800-volt electrical architecture.
Total system output is quoted at 345kW and 645Nm, enabling a claimed 0–100km/h sprint time of 4.9 seconds and a top speed of 210km/h.
Energy is supplied by a 108kWh battery, with BMW claiming a driving range of up to 805km on the WLTP cycle.
The new architecture also supports significantly faster charging, with a maximum DC charging rate of 400kW. BMW says this allows the ix3 to add more than 350km of driving range in around 10 minutes, while a 10–80 per cent charge can be completed in approximately 21 minutes under ideal conditions.
Three-phase 22kW AC charging will also be standard for Australia.
Inside, the ix3 introduces BMW’s latest digital interface technologies including Panoramic Vision – a wide display projected across the base of the windscreen from A-pillar to A-pillar – paired with the company’s new Operating System X and BMW Panoramic iDrive.
The vehicle’s electronics architecture is built around four high-performance computing systems – described by BMW as “superbrains” – responsible for driving dynamics, automated driving functions, infotainment and vehicle comfort systems.
The ix3 will join an expanding BMW electric vehicle line-up in Australia, which already includes models such as the i4, i5, ix1 and ix SUV.
The new model is expected to arrive in Australian showrooms around the middle of 2026.
| The BMW iX3 at a glance | |
| Power unit, drive | Dual motor, fully electric, xDrive |
| Max power (kW) | 345 |
| Max torque (Nm) | 645 |
| HV battery (kWh) | 108 |
| Max AC charging (kW) | 22 |
| Max DC charging (kW) | 400 |
| Charging time (AC, 22kW; 0-100%) | 5h30mins |
| Charging time (DC 400kW; 10-80%) | 21 minutes |
| 0-100km/h (sec) | 4.9 |
| Top speed (km/h) | 210 |
| Energy consumption (kWh/100km) | 15.1 |
| EV driving range (WLTP) | Up to 805km |
| Price | $109,900* |
BMW iX3 50 xDrive – standard specification
20-inch wheels
22kW AC charging Professional
400kW DC charging
800V electrical architecture
Acoustic protection for pedestrians
Alarm system
Ambient light
Automatic air conditioning
Automatic tailgate operation
BMW 3D Head-up Display
BMW Digital Premium – _3-year duration
BMW Dynamic Performance Control
BMW Iconic Glow exterior package
BMW Panoramic Vision
Control display in Free-Cut Design
Comfort Access system incl. Digital Key Plus
DAB+ tuner
Driving Assistant Plus
Active Cruise Control
Steering and Lane Control Assistant
Fast charging cable, mode 3
HiFi loudspeaker system Harman Kardon
Intelligent charging flap
Luggage compartment separating net
M Sport Package
M Sport Brakes, Blue
M roof spoiler in body colour
Multifunction Charger, Mode 2
Multifunctional seats for driver and front passenger
Panoramic glass sunroof with climate comfort glazing
Parking Assistant Plus
Seat adjustment, electric, with memory
Seat heating for driver and front passenger
Sports steering wheel
Storage compartment under bonnet
Steering wheel heating
Sun protection glazing
Tyre pressure monitoring system
Tyre repair kit Plus
Veganza upholstery
