The BMW iX3 M60 xDrive has a power of 612 HP and a range of 754 km. Production will begin in spring 2027.
BMW unveiled the iX3 M60 xDrive before starting bookings at the end of January 2027. The most powerful version of this electric Neue Klasse SUV delivers 612 horsepower, accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.9 seconds, and is rated by the manufacturer for a WLTP range of 754 km. The price in Poland has not yet been announced.
The BMW iX3 M60 xDrive is an M Performance model, meaning it remains below the full-fledged BMW M vehicles. However, two electric motors, all-wheel drive, and standard adaptive M suspension are intended to ensure it’s more than just an iX3 with larger wheels and additional emblems.
108.7 kWh, 800 V charging system, and 400 kW charging speed
The powertrain delivers a maximum of 450 kW, or 612 horsepower, along with 875 Nm of torque. This enables the car to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.9 seconds and reach a top speed of 240 km/h. A new electronically excited synchronous motor operates on the rear axle, equipped with an inverter rated at 420 A instead of 300 A.
The battery has a useful capacity of 108.7 kWh. BMW claims an energy consumption of 17.6–20.5 kWh/100 km and a maximum range of 754 km according to WLTP standards. The lower consumption figure and highest range apply, of course, to the most favorable configuration, not necessarily the vehicle with optional 22-inch wheels.
BMW iX3 M60 xDrive
Manufacturer’s specifications
Maximum power
450 kW / 612 horsepower
Torque
875 Nm
Drive system
two engines, xDrive
0–100 km/h acceleration
3.9 s
Top speed
240 km/h
Useful battery capacity
108.7 kWh
WLTP range
up to 754 km
WLTP energy consumption
17.6-20.5 kWh/100 km
Maximum DC charging power
400 kW
AC charging
up to 22 kW
Production start
spring 2027
The 800 V architecture allows a maximum of 400 kW at the appropriate DC charger. BMW claims that 10 minutes are enough to recharge the battery for a range of 340 km. However, we do not know the full charging curve or the time required to go from 10% to 80%, so the actual charging speed on the road cannot yet be determined from just this peak value. On the positive side, it comes standard with a 22 kW onboard AC charger.
Heart of Joy is designed to connect the drive system, brakes, and chassis
The computer named Heart of Joy is responsible for controlling the vehicle. It manages the powertrain, regenerative braking, brakes, and steering system in coordination with BMW M Dynamic Performance Control. According to BMW, it operates ten times faster than previous solutions and reduces the need for individual controllers to intervene separately.
The driver will be able to adjust the powertrain characteristics using paddles on the steering wheel. They will also have access to M Sport and M Sport Plus modes, Boost Mode, and an M Sport differential. Standard equipment includes adaptive M suspension and a sport steering system with variable gear ratios.
BMW also announces a Soft Stop feature. The car is designed to brake almost entirely using regenerative braking during normal driving, with the friction brakes being used mainly in emergency braking or during highly dynamic driving conditions. It sounds promising, but the smoothness of operation and the brakes’ resistance to intense use can only be assessed in the actual vehicle.
Yellow Lights and 17.9-Inch Screen
The visual highlight of the iX3 M60 xDrive will be the M Yellow Lights headlights, inspired by BMW’s racing M Hybrid V8. Their availability and functionality depend on the market. Standardly, the car will also come with the M Sport Exterior package, Iconic Glow lighting accents, 21-inch wheels, and an M roof spoiler. Optional 22-inch wheels are also available.
The cabin features BMW Panoramic iDrive with Operating System X. The central screen is 17.9 inches large, and information can also be displayed via Panoramic Vision at the bottom of the windshield as well as an optional 3D Head-Up display. The standard M Sport seats come with electric adjustment, massage functions, and illuminated logos, while the Harman Kardon system offers 13 speakers with a power output of 430 W.
Production will begin in spring 2027 at BMW’s factory in Debrecen, Hungary. Orders are set to be accepted starting at the end of January, but BMW has not yet released the price list in Polish. The actual charging curve remains an unknown factor, as it will determine how much of the promised 400 kW can be utilized during normal driving.
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