BMW iX3 M60: 450 kW, 754 km range and 400 kW charging

BMW is adding the performance-oriented M60 xDrive version to the electric iX3, featuring 450 kW (612 horsepower) and all-wheel drive. The 108.7-kWh battery is said to enable a WLTP range of up to 754 kilometers and can be charged at up to 400 kW.

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BMW is expanding the lineup of the all-electric iX3 with a performance variant. The new BMW iX3 M60 xDrive is the most powerful version of this SUV in its class to date and is positioned as an M Performance vehicle. Orders will be available starting at the end of January 2027, with production at BMW Group’s plant in Debrecen, Hungary, set to begin in spring 2027. The manufacturer is currently presenting all technical specifications as preliminary, as official WLTP figures have not yet been determined.

Powertrain: Two motors and a new SSM variant at the rear axle

The iX3 M60 xDrive is equipped with an electric motor at each of the front and rear axles. Together, they deliver a maximum power of 450 kW (612 hp) and generate a torque of up to 875 Nm. BMW claims a 0-to-100 km/h acceleration time of 3.9 seconds, with a top speed of 240 km/h.

The technical foundation is the sixth generation of BMW eDrive, or Gen6. For the M60, a revised version of the synchronous motor driven by electricity (SSM) is used for the first time at the rear axle. A newly developed stator and a more powerful inverter, operating at 420 amperes instead of the previous 300, are intended to enable higher peak and continuous performance as well as greater sustained torque. According to BMW, a longer gear ratio and a higher usable rotor speed contribute to the increased top speed.

The central computer “Heart of Joy” is responsible for controlling the drive, brakes, steering components, as well as charging and regenerative braking. According to the manufacturer, it regulates at ten times the speed of previous systems. In everyday use, regenerative braking is intended to handle almost all braking tasks, while the mechanical M Sport brake system comes into play mainly during emergency braking or when driving in a sporty manner. The drive characteristics can be adjusted using switches on the steering wheel.

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Battery, range, and charging capacity

The high-voltage battery with round cells provides a usable energy capacity of 108.7 kWh. BMW claims a WLTP range of up to 754 kilometers, with combined power consumption ranging from 20.5 to 17.6 kWh per 100 kilometers.

Thanks to 800-volt technology, the iX3 M60 xDrive can charge at suitable DC fast chargers at up to 400 kW. Under ideal conditions where the charging station provides full power, it claims to be able to recharge enough energy for up to 340 kilometers in just ten minutes. For AC charging, a maximum of 22 kW is standard. Additionally, Gen6 technology supports two-way charging.

Suspension and Equipment

The standard equipment includes the Adaptive M suspension with electronically controlled dampers. This is complemented by a sport steering wheel with variable gear ratios and a regulated M Sport differential at the rear axle. Stiffer steel control arms on the front axle along with additional strut braces in the front subframe are designed to improve steering precision and stiffness. Two exclusive driving modes, “M Sport” and “M Sport Plus,” are available and can be activated via dedicated buttons on the steering wheel.

Exteriorly, the M60 is distinguished by features such as yellow daytime running lights, known as M Yellow Lights, black mirror caps, a roof edge spoiler, and 21-inch wheels; 22-inch wheels are available as an option. Its dimensions are 4,782 mm in length, 1,895 mm in width, and 1,635 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2,897 mm.

Inside, BMW features the Panoramic iDrive with Operating System X, Panoramic Vision that spans the entire windshield, and a 17.9-inch central display. Standard equipment includes M Sports seats with massage function, as well as a Harman-Kardon sound system with 13 speakers and 430 watts of power. The assistance systems reach SAE Level 2, allowing hands-free driving on the highway up to 130 km/h.

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