Revealed at the Beijing Motor Show, the BMW iX3, based on the X3 compact crossover, is the company’s first all-electric SUV. Featuring fifth-generation EV hardware in a modular chassis that generates over 270 horsepower, paired with battery cells, including a 70-kWh pack, that offers 249 miles on the WLTP test cycle. These batteries are compatible with a fast charging rate of up to 150 kW, which means you can recharge up to 80 percent capacity in about 30 minutes. Continue reading for another video, more pictures and information.
“The company will produce a production version of this concept in Shenyang, China at its BMW Brilliance Automotive joint venture facility, and plans to export the model to the United States. BMW has planned an onslaught of electrified models, including the forthcoming iNext and I4 models,” reports CNET.