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The BMW iX3 is collecting not just trophies but customers as well: in Switzerland, the first model of the Neue Klasse is already the BMW Group's most successful electric vehicle, and in the third quarter it was even the most registered model of all. Shortly afterwards, it was named «Wertmeister 2026» in Germany – together with the BMW 4 Series and the BMW 5 Series. The iX3 leads BMW Group Switzerland In January 2026, an expert jury named the BMW iX3 «Swiss Car of the Year 202

With the iX4, BMW brings the third Neue Klasse model – and immediately tops it with an M Performance flagship, the iX4 M60 xDrive. 612 hp, 3.9 seconds to 100 km/h and still up to 777 kilometres of range: here is what the electric SUV coupé can do. Key facts at a glance Output: 450 kW (612 hp), 875 Nm, all-wheel drive with two electric motors Performance: 0–100 km/h in 3.9 s, top speed 240 km/h Battery: 108.7 kWh net, 800-volt technology, Gen6 round cells Range: 654–777 km (WL

BMW has unveiled the most powerful version of the iX3 yet. The new iX3 M60 xDrive is the first fully electric M Performance automobile of the Neue Klasse. It has two electric motors with 450 kW (612 hp) and 875 Nm, sprints to 100 km/h in 3.9 seconds and offers a WLTP range of up to 754 kilometres. It can be ordered from the end of January 2027. Powertrain: Gen6 M eDrive with a new rear motor The iX3 M60 xDrive has one electric motor on each axle. Together they deliver 450 kW

After the BMW iX3 and the BMW i3, BMW is launching the third Neue Klasse model: the all-electric BMW iX4. The SUV coupé combines Gen6 technology with up to 828 km of WLTP range, 400 kW charging power and a 612 hp M60 as the flagship. Market launch is in March 2027. The third model of the Neue Klasse The BMW iX4 takes over the complete technical basis of the iX3 but wraps it in a much more expressive shape. The sloping roofline, the long 2,897 mm wheelbase and short overhangs

From October 2026, BMW is introducing a new version of BMW Maps that, for the first time, shows navigation, vehicle surroundings, and driving assistance in a single combined 3D view. This is made possible by the partnership with Mapbox and the new generation of assistance systems in BMW Operating System X. Anyone who has ever had to find the correct lane on a multi-lane motorway exit in heavy traffic while adaptive cruise control and lane guidance were active at the same time

Two cars with the same name — yet worlds apart. The “old” BMW iX3 (G08, 2020–2024) was the pioneer of BMW’s first E-SUV generation, based on the proven fifth-generation eDrive system. The new iX3 (NA5) is the first Neue Klasse model and, with its sixth-generation eDrive, marks the biggest single technological leap BMW has ever made. Here’s a direct comparison of both generations. Starting Point: Same Name, Different Platform The original iX3 was technically closely related to

BMW is stepping on the gas when it comes to electrification – and for the company, there's far more at stake than image alone. Since the launch of the very first BMW i3 in late 2013, the BMW Group has delivered two million fully electric vehicles (BEVs) to customers worldwide. Adding plug-in hybrids to the count, roughly 3.5 million electrified vehicles have gone to customers since 2013. In the first half of 2026, more than one in four vehicles sold worldwide was already elec

With its fifth generation, BMW has put the X5 on an entirely new technical foundation – and that shows on the scales. The new X5 40d (G65) weighs approximately 2,355 to 2,430 kg according to current manufacturer figures, while the outgoing G05 xDrive40d tipped the scales at 2,200 kg (DIN) or 2,275 kg (EU). In short, that's an increase of roughly 150 to 230 kilograms. We took a closer look at where this extra weight comes from. One Platform for Five Powertrains The most import

In the coming days, showroom doors across Germany and Switzerland will open for two of BMW's most important new arrivals this year: the all-electric i3 and the fifth-generation X5. For customers, this marks the first chance to experience both models in person before official sales actually begin. The i3 Sedan: The Second Neue Klasse Model With the i3, BMW is bringing a proper sedan to its new electric platform for the first time, following the iX3 SUV that kicked things off.

Since entering the electric era in 2020, MINI has been tightly bound to one concept: compact, agile, front-wheel drive. The Cooper SE, Aceman, and Countryman SE all run on the UKL platform – the architecture MINI traditionally shares within the BMW Group with the 1 Series, the 2 Series Active Tourer, and the X1. The formula is proven, but technically it's already been overtaken by BMW's next generation. Because while the iX3 and i3 have long been running on the new Gen6 archi

Together with a broad consortium of industry and academic partners, the BMW Group has completed a research project that shows just how much more is actually possible in the automotive industry's circular economy. The project is called Car2Car, and it delivers concrete figures on how much material from an end-of-life vehicle can genuinely flow back into a new vehicle – when processing is consistently optimized. What is the Car2Car rate? At the heart of the project is a newly d

With the Neue Klasse, BMW isn't just ushering in a new era visually and digitally – plenty is happening under the sheet metal too. At the heart of it is the sixth generation of BMW eDrive technology (Gen6), and its most important innovation is arguably the switch from prismatic cells to round cells. We explain what's behind it, which sizes exist, which models already use the new battery technology – and whether MINI benefits from it too. What makes the round cell so special?

The Neue Klasse continues to gain momentum: series production of the new BMW i3 has started today at the BMW Group Plant Munich. Following the iX3, this marks the second Neue Klasse model to roll off the line – and with a remarkably steep ramp-up curve, according to BMW. Early order start meets strong demand The BMW i3 has been orderable since mid-June – significantly earlier than originally planned. The market's response wasn't long in coming: according to Jochen Goller, BMW

Since its launch in 2022, the BMW i4 has proven that a sporty driving experience and electric power aren't a contradiction. Now the next big step is underway: the Neue Klasse brings an entirely new technical foundation to BMW – and the i4 is taking on a new role in the lineup along the way. We've gathered together the latest information. The end of the current i4 generation. The current i4 (G26 series) is approaching the end of its lifecycle. According to reports, sedan produ