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How the iX3 achieves its leading claimed range of 500 miles.
Wow!
And the details of the charging and battery tech that BMW has developed.
This vehicle marks the start of BMW's most significant transformation
since the original Neue Classe cars of the 1960s
helped stabilize the company
and established its long-standing reputation.
As the ultimate driving machine.
With the iX3, BMW isn't simply adapting an existing model.
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Before we get into the specs of the vehicle.
The Neue Classe is a legacy reborn.
BMW's choice to revive Neue Classe's name
is notable for the brand's fans and even the wider industry.
The original Neue Classe Arrange began with the 1500 sedan.
That was 1962 and the well-known 2002 in 1969.
Applying a central role in BMW's transition from a company focused on motorcycles
to a maker of performance luxury cars.
That moves at the template for BMW's whole identity.
BMW Group CEO Oliver Zips is announcement of the iX3
as the first of a new era and the future of the car.
Does sound rather like hyperbole, but this is a deliberate reference
to the previous period of reinvention.
Neue Classe represents BMW's biggest single investment in the history of the company.
Over 10 billion euros in development over four years.
They'll bring Neue Classe technologies to 40 new models by 2027.
So the iX3 is just the starting point of the transformation.
In contrast to earlier BMW EVs that shared platforms
for a long time they were all about the power of choice,
have the cars how you want, we'll make them on the same lines
and we'll put an engine in one and a battery in the next one.
That's all gone. Neue Classe adopts a purpose-built,
electric-only approach, allowing engineers to optimize
all aspects of the vehicle for EV performance and packaging
from the very first nut and bolt.
That 10 billion plus investment covers battery technology,
advanced software, centralized vehicle systems,
EV architectures, new manufacturing, and new motor design.
At the core of the iX3 is BMW's sixth generation eDrive technology,
a big improvement over the outgoing version.
The launch version is the iX350 XDrive.
So, XDrive means two electric motors,
an asynchronous unit at the front axle,
electrically excited synchronous motor on the rear.
Together, 463 horsepower.
The development focus extends beyond just the output numbers though
because this car doesn't kind of rip your face off
with just pure performance.
BMW's engineers removed permanent magnets from the motor design
which makes the new units 40% more efficient
than what they were using, 10% lighter in weight
and reduces manufacturing costs by 20%.
These efficiency improvements directly contribute
to the iX3's 500 miles of range
and aim to set new standards in EVs.
For the battery system,
I've been talking a lot about this on the podcast recently,
BMW went cylindrical cells.
Unlike the prismatic cells,
the bricks used in previous BMWs,
the iX3's 108.7 kilowatt hour,
that's usable, 108.7 capacity,
allows for 20% more energy density
compared to the previous generation technology.
Production costs down by as much as 50%
and the weight of the pack,
even though it's so much bigger, is less.
These improvements help deliver WLTP range, 500 miles.
Okay, that's going to be the longest range version.
Then we keep saying that number
and let's be honest,
there'll be high performance versions that don't do that.
When it gets EPA'd, it won't do that in the US
according to the official numbers.
But this will be the longest advertised range
currently on the market.
We don't get Lucids yet.
They are coming to Europe and the UK.
It's ahead of the new Mercedes-Benz CLA
by a smidge, for instance.
Let's talk charging technology.
iX3 is 800 volt.
You won't be surprised to hear a change
the shift BMW's approach to rapid charging.
Maximum charging rate, 400 kilowatts claimed.
And yes, there are chargers out there that will do.
400 kilowatts of charging.
There's stuff coming from Mercedes-Benz
that will do 600 kilowatts in Europe soon
using the new Alpetronic units.
But even at 400 kilowatts,
iX3 would add 230 miles of range
in 10 minutes
on a sufficiently powerful DC fast charger.
Miles per minute is a really smart metric
to use because it implicitly
brings in efficiency.
Anyone can just add a massive battery
that will charge very quickly.
But it might be very efficient
because it's inefficient because it's so heavy.
Miles per minute is really smart.
My friend Tom Malogany from State of Charge
YouTube channel and EVChargingStations.com
Tom's always talking about miles per minute added.
He tests EVs miles per minute
like the Lucid Gravity adds 19 miles per minute
in the first 10 minutes.
The Porsche Taycan, the new refreshed one,
adds 17.6 miles per minute
using the real-world 70-mile-an-hour range test results
differs when you start measuring it on EPA as well.
So miles per minute, really smart.
230 miles added in 10 minutes.
23 miles per minute.
So obviously that's best case scenario.
Battery pack, juicy warm, not too warm.
And, you know, no degradation.
All this kind of thing, a perfectly aligned charger.
Best case scenario, but that's really quick.
The maximum rate can be sustained for a period of time.
Up to three minutes, they say.
But the 10 to 80 charge time of 21 minutes
is easily better than anything BMW's made.
Look, this is 108, almost 110 kilowatt-hour pack usable.
21 minutes, 10 to 80.
I think we'll take that.
This model introduces several firsts for BMW in charging.
Bidirectionality.
So, it's an energy source,
not only powering external devices,
supporting your home and potentially the grid.
North American models will have Tesla's
J3400 charging port by default
with the CCS-1 adapter included
for broader compatibility
with existing charging networks.
So when it comes to performance and efficiency,
they really have zoomed in on efficiency.
The IX3's technical improvements
are designed to preserve the familiar BMW focus
on performance.
And it is a high-performance vehicle,
but they really have focused on efficiency,
and it's very impressive.
The 50x drive version we're talking about,
not a 62, 4.9 seconds.
Now, that's not rip your face off fast.
Teslas will go quicker.
However, it's only fractionally behind
the current combustion X3M50.
Top speed, they've limited it
to 130 miles an hour.
Weight distribution is near ideal.
Almost 50-50.
Efficiency is the key story, though.
The IX3's energy usage is rated
at just 17.9 kilowatt hours
per 100 kilometers in combined driving.
Easily at least 20% better
than anything BMW's done before.
These gains come from both the new powertrain,
the aerodynamic optimizations they've done,
very low drag coefficient, 0.24.
Okay, that's not...
More slippery EVs out there.
But for this class of vehicle, big SUV,
that's amazing.
One of the most significant shifts, I think,
in the IX3's engineering lies in this being
BMW's first, truly,
software-defined vehicle platform.
Now, normally...
This won't be a history lesson in how to make a car.
I'm no expert.
Traditional vehicles rely on dozens,
actually hundreds, of small ECUs,
electronic control units.
They're all over the car, and they just do one job.
And it might be making the seat move.
In the IX3, there's basically four superbrains
that manage multiple functions through central processing.
That saves on so many things,
from wiring to efficiencies.
The most advanced controller, they call it the Heart of Joy,
is the bit that oversees the driving, the dynamics, powertrain,
braking, regen, and steering,
and processes information faster
than any other traditional setup.
It's all in one chip.
This streamlined approach reduces vehicle wiring
by 2,000 feet.
It lowers the entire electrical system
by 30%.
A separate domain controller manages the ADAS,
providing 20 times the processing power
of BMW's otherwise best technology.
This supports hands-free highway driving up to 85 miles an hour,
more natural transitions between automated and manual control,
and advanced safety features,
like cooperative braking and steering
that respond intelligently.
The car's structural innovation extends to its construction,
where the battery pack is integrated into the chassis.
That's better for rigidity. That's better for space.
It's better for manufacturing.
But what about inside the thing when you're driving it?
The IX3's cabin departs from BMW tradition.
The conventional instrument cluster, that's all gone,
replaced by a panoramic display,
43.3 inches across the bottom of the windscreen.
The bottom of the windshield is the display.
Driving data is put into the driver's peripheral vision.
There's zones for nav, media, weather, and more.
There's a really uniquely shaped 17.9 inch
kind of trapezoidal touchscreen.
Normally, a big slab of glass is like they've gone out
and bought just a tablet.
But this is a custom-shaped piece of glass,
which is the touchscreen.
It's really nice to see, actually.
And BMW's OSX, Operating System X, is on there.
It's Android, and it moves away from iDrive,
the rotary controller.
The screen is shaped for ergonomics.
Big functions are on the left-hand side.
Of course, I'm talking about a left-hand drive vehicle here,
with an easy reach of the driver's right hand.
While the interface is touch-centred,
BMW has kept physical controls
for climate, audio, usability, things like that.
I saw some pushback on the early reviews
and people saying,
oh, they designed this car in the era
of getting rid of all the buttons.
No, they really haven't, actually.
The new steering wheel is designed
for the new electric platform,
and all the controls for ADAS.
On the left, media's on the right.
They've got haptic feedback that might change
and divide some of the traditionalists.
BMW applies what they say a shy technology.
So certain controls and certain displays
only show up when you need them.
That keeps the rest of the space uncluttered.
The interior features entirely leather-free
construction, recycled materials,
maximizing headroom and space efficiency.
The front seats are literally mounted to the battery pack.
Rear seat legroom is increased
compared to previous models.
Cargo area, if you have the seats up or down,
up to 750 litres.
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Let's talk about exterior design.
Ix3 is a mix of BMW heritage
and new priorities.
So the grille, yes, is a lot, lot smaller.
Those narrow kidney grills,
reminiscent of classic Neue Klasse cars.
Okay, many of the larger grills on recent BMWs
have been a bit divisive.
Head of design, Adrian von Hoidunk,
describes the objective as a fresh design language
for both new and returning customers.
The vehicle's form is a very familiar BMW SUV.
Subtle aero tweaks here and there,
some creases in the body panels,
but otherwise, this is unmistakably
a big family SUV BMW.
It is 4.78 meters long,
1.9 meters wide, 1.63 meters tall.
So if you want to call it compact,
because some people call the Porsche
Macan as a compact, the Audi Q6 as a compact,
depending on what country you live in,
I think is whether you think that's a small
or a large vehicle.
The 2.9 meter wheelbase maximizes
interior space as well.
Now, BMW's all about chassis and driving.
They mention driving a lot in the launch,
the live stream, half hour live stream
I just watched about this.
BMW's placed emphasis on retaining
their signature driving traits,
using a double joint spring strut,
front axle with a torque arm
and anti-roll bars,
positioning the steering ahead
of the axle for improved driver feedback.
The front suspension geometry is tuned.
It's got a more of an increased caster offset
and firmer rubber mounting,
all about giving you more of a steering feel.
rear suspension uses a new 5-link layout
offering both good luggage space
but really solid controls, say BMW.
That new heart of joy controller
will optimize power delivery, traction, stability
up to 10 times the speed
of anything that they use at the moment.
Regen braking can handle nearly all stopping.
It's like 90 something percent
of all stopping events
will happen with Regen,
so friction brakes will be rarely needed.
And the new soft stop feature
aims to make low speed halts smoother.
Some people who ride in EVs
can feel that the one pedal driving
can be a little bit harsh at times.
The battery floors placement
keeps the center of gravity really low
and like I say that almost 50-50 weight distribution
promotes really confident handling
through, they say, great mechanical design
rather than clever electronic toys.
All right, safety, well, all modern EVs
want to get that big Euro end cap
or whatever it is for you.
Safety rating, very high levels
of ADAS on this standard features
include adaptive cruise, lane keep,
hands-free highway driving
on premapped roads at 85 miles an hour.
The cooperative braking and steering features
let ADAS blend smoothly
along with driver intervention,
eye tracking and driver monitoring too.
The integration of the battery pack
boosts crash protection, they say,
and overall car rigidity.
City assistant adds urban driving
like handling traffic lights.
The new Amazon Alexa based personal assistant
improves voice recognition.
So what market does it arrive in?
Well, it arrives in a crowded SUV market.
Let's be honest, this is a premium alternative.
It's not cheap.
There's mainstream models like the Tesla Model Y.
This is very competitive with Model Y pricing.
There's more Porsche McCann.
Audi Q6 each one.
Pricing, they say, starts at around
$60,000 in the US.
That might not be for the longest range version.
Here in the UK, they did give a
firm figure, 58755.
And if you are looking to go to the Tesla
website and buy a Model Y performance
and spec it up, well, then you're
spending that and
it's a different kind of car.
The Tesla experience is very different to the
500 miles and massively fast charging
of the BMW experience.
500 miles WLTP stands out, doesn't it?
Beats Model Y, which is 331,
I think in best case scenario,
and the 400 kilowatt charging,
again, just bests everything in its class.
Again, particularly Tesla's.
But Tesla's strong in other areas
and things like that.
So BMW's long-term plan is
to spread that newer class of technology
through 40 future models in the
next two, three years.
Building the IX3 at a new carbon neutral
Debrecen plant in Hungary,
forming part of a broader push towards
low-impact manufacturing.
Features like the panoramic display,
over-the-air updates, regen,
braking in nearly all cases,
Apple CarPlay, Android Auto,
and obviously Tesla charging
in North America will make this appeal.
Mention of sustainability,
of course all car companies do this.
They talk about material sourcing,
recycling.
A third of the vehicle is recycled materials.
Carbon neutral plant in Hungary,
like I say, reducing the carbon footprint
by 34% compared to its predecessor.
Battery cell development.
That's not in-house to ensure
supply chain reliability.
They're using cylindrical cells,
46XXs.
So, I mean, Tesla used 4680s,
which the 80 is the millimetre how high it is.
Inside the car combines
that BMW design leather-free materials
and lots of recycled content,
with its software-defined architecture.
The I-X3 is ready for ongoing
functionality and security
updates via over-the-air downloads.
I mentioned on a recent podcast how
Silicon Valley companies
or just tech companies,
you know, it is the want of them sometimes
to just sunset a product quite
inconveniently.
Now, you know, I've read things about
the Amazon Alexa devices over the years.
Maybe they haven't caught on
at the level at which I think perhaps
they hoped that would be integrated into our lives.
Would they ever ditch it?
Well, I don't know.
That's Amazon shout.
They've had some big products before,
which they just called time on.
And although this BMW comes with,
so comes with the Amazon voice assistant,
the fact that this car is completely
updateable over the air with its four
super brains fills me with a little bit
of future-proofing optimism that,
OK, if the unthinkable did happen
and a big tech company decided,
right, we're not doing that voice assistant anymore,
for instance.
I don't think Android Auto is going
anywhere.
But it would be updateable to
maybe even a better alternative
or maybe some AI.
The speech assistant for now provides natural
interactions to identify
whether it's the driver or the passenger talking
to it.
BMW's digital key comes with it.
The be my BMW app, of course,
for smartphone-based control.
Production should start
early next year.
First deliveries in Europe will be
March.
North America, we think, summer
onwards.
First one, X-Drive 50,
as I say.
The launch variance will be
the iX3.
iX3 M Sport
and iX3 M Sport Pro.
Going up to 63,000 pounds
here in the UK.
Standard 20 inches.
It rides on.
Heated front seats.
Lots of A-DAS.
AI-powered charging,
they say.
And the hungry plant, the Debreten
plant is a carbon neutral
facility, which is the
blueprint for all
future production
of BMWs.
That's really interesting.
So where do you think this car
fits in?
I've got to be honest.
I think this has been a bit of a headache
for the competition because other great
EVs will release days after.
Like the Mercedes-Benz,
GLC, the new one.
That's a similar vehicle to this.
And it came nowhere near on specs.
So BMW have...
I was going to say quietly.
Not really quietly
gone with Neuer Classe.
They've been talking about it a lot
over the years.
I think they knew.
They were on to something a bit special.
And they've been drip feeding the information out
over the years.
Just here and there.
And now they've finally delivered.
Man, we can't wait to get this vehicle
in the hands of real world
EV testers and drivers
and to see how it does.
This is going to be crucial
to where BMW go next.
They're still talking about
hydrogen and things like that.
If this car is a slam dunk,
I think it'll really focus BMW
minds, the board,
on where the company should go
and the speed at which
the company should electrify.
It won't just be measured by sales, though.
But whether BMW can establish
themselves as a leader
in EV technology,
they've blown hot and cold over the years.
The early i3
and the i8 as well.
People forget that.
What a way to start.
Years ago.
There's a long time back now
and those cars were space age.
They still are.
Then they blew a little bit colder
and they weren't sure now
BMW are back.
The pressure is on.
As the first Noire class of models
reshaped BMW in the 1960s,
the new era with the i3
just has to show
the BMW is up for the fight
to navigate the transition to EV
and retain what makes
BMW a BMW.
Early signs, I think,
say this is solid,
and the i3 will set new benchmarks
for the brand and the wider EV market.
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I'd love to hear from you
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About this episode
Exploring the BMW iX3, this episode dives into its significance as part of BMW's Neue Klasse, marking a pivotal shift towards electric vehicles. With a claimed range of 500 miles, the iX3 showcases advanced battery technology, including cylindrical cells and 800-volt charging capabilities. The episode highlights its performance features, such as dual electric motors and a focus on efficiency, while also discussing its innovative software-defined architecture. The design merges BMW's heritage with modern priorities, making it a competitive player in the EV market against rivals like Tesla and Mercedes-Benz.
Original notes
Coming up today, we're looking at the BMW iX3—a vehicle that represents more for BMW than just another electric SUV. The iX3 is the first of a new generation, built on a fresh platform and aiming to set new standards in range, charging, and design. We’ll unpack what makes this model significant for BMW’s future, take a detailed look at its new technology, and explore how it fits into an increasingly competitive electric SUV market.
Stay tuned to find out:
· Why the new “Neue Klasse” approach is a pivotal shift for BMW’s strategy.
· How the iX3 achieves its leading claimed range of 500 miles
· The details of the charging tech and battery architecture BMW has developed.
This vehicle marks the start of BMW's most significant transformation since the original Neue Klasse cars of the 1960s helped stabilize the company and established its long-standing reputation as the "Ultimate Driving Machine."
With the iX3, BMW isn’t simply adapting an existing model. Instead, it is re-examining what a BMW can be in the electric era.
Welcome to The Spec Sheet, our series where we go deep into a different electric vehicle—exclusively for our Patreon supporters. For the first 7 days, only Patreon insiders get early access, their name on the list of legends for Executive Producers and above, and the power to shape future shows. If being in the know and recognised as a legend sounds like you, join us now at patreon.com/evnewsdaily and become part of something special.
Stay tuned to find out:
· Why the new “Neue Klasse” approach is a pivotal shift for BMW’s strategy.
· How the iX3 achieves its leading claimed range of 500 miles
· The details of the charging tech and battery architecture BMW has developed.
This vehicle marks the start of BMW's most significant transformation since the original Neue Klasse cars of the 1960s helped stabilize the company and established its long-standing reputation as the "Ultimate Driving Machine."
With the iX3, BMW isn’t simply adapting an existing model. Instead, it is re-examining what a BMW can be in the electric era.
Welcome to The Spec Sheet, our series where we go deep into a different electric vehicle—exclusively for our Patreon supporters. For the first 7 days, only Patreon insiders get early access, their name on the list of legends for Executive Producers and above, and the power to shape future shows. If being in the know and recognised as a legend sounds like you, join us now at patreon.com/evnewsdaily and become part of something special.
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