BASIC INFO
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| Brand |
BMW |
Ford |
| Model |
Neue Klasse SUV (Vision Neue Klasse X / Next-Gen iX3) |
Explorer EV |
| Vehicle Type |
Electric SUV (Sports Activity Vehicle) |
Compact/Midsize Electric SUV |
| Trims |
To be announced (likely xDrive variants) |
Standard RWD, Extended Range RWD, AWD |
| Release Date |
Late 2025 (production start) |
2024 (Europe) |
| Status |
Upcoming (Concept shown, production pending) |
In production (Europe only) |
| Made In |
Debrecen, Hungary (new BMW EV plant) |
Cologne, Germany |
| Body Type |
SUV (between BMW X3 and X5 size) |
SUV (5-door) |
| Vehicle Warranty |
Expected 4 years / 50,000 miles (standard BMW EV warranty) |
8 years / 160,000 km (battery & EV components), 3 years / 100,000 km (vehicle) |
| Colors |
To be announced |
8 years / 160,000 km (battery & EV components), 3 years / 100,000 km (vehicle) |
PERFORMANCE
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| Motor Type |
BMW 6th-Generation eDrive Electric Motors |
Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (single or dual motor) |
| Horsepower |
400–500 hp (expected, not officially disclosed) |
168 hp (Standard RWD) / 282 hp (Long Range RWD) / 335 hp (AWD) |
| Torque |
Estimated 500+ Nm |
350 Nm (RWD) / ~679 Nm (AWD, est.) |
| Acceleration |
4.5–5.0 sec (expected) |
6.4 s (RWD), 5.3 s (AWD) |
| Top Speed |
130 mph (limited) |
180 km/h |
| Range |
400 miles (EPA est.) |
350 km (Standard RWD), 570–600 km (Long Range RWD), 490–500 km (AWD) [WLTP] |
| Drivetrain |
Dual-motor AWD (xDrive) |
RWD / AWD |
BATTERY AND CHARGING
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| Battery Type |
Lithium-ion, prismatic cell (BMW Gen6) |
Lithium-ion (VW MEB platform) |
| Battery Capacity |
100 kWh (est.) |
52 kWh (standard), 77–79 kWh (long range & AWD) |
| Power Consumption |
15–17 kWh/100 km (est.) |
15–17 kWh/100 km (WLTP, depending on trim) |
| Battery Warranty |
8 years / 100,000 miles (expected) |
8 years / 160,000 km |
| Home Charging Speed |
11–22 kW AC |
Up to 11 kW AC |
| Supercharging Speed |
Not confirmed (BMW network + Ionity) |
Not Tesla, CCS2 DC fast charging |
| DC Fast Charging Speed |
Up to 400 kW |
Up to 185 kW (10–80% in ~25–28 minutes) |
| Miles of Range added Per Hour |
200 miles in 10 minutes (fast charging) |
22–25 mi/hr (11 kW AC) |
| Charging Time |
10–80% in ~20 minutes (DC Fast) |
7–8 hrs (AC, 11 kW) / ~25–28 min (DC fast, 10–80%) |
| Charging Connector Type |
CCS (North America: NACS from 2025 onward) |
CCS Type 2 (Europe) |
| Home Charging Options |
Wallbox (11–22 kW), Standard outlet |
Wallbox, public AC, 230V outlet |
| Onboard Charger Power |
11 kW standard, 22 kW optional |
11 kW |
DIMENSION AND WEIGHT
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| Length |
187–190 in (est.) |
4,460 mm |
| Width |
75 in (est.) |
1,870 mm |
| Height |
64 in (est.) |
1,600 mm |
| Wheelbase |
115 in (est.) |
2,770 mm |
| Ground Clearance |
7.5 in (est.) |
180 mm |
| Cargo Space |
28–60 cu ft (with seats down) |
450 L (seats up), ~1,400 L (seats folded) |
| Curb Weight |
5,000 lbs (est.) |
1,800–2,100 kg (depending on trim) |
| No. of Doors |
5 |
5 |
| Seating Capacity |
5 |
5 |
WHEEL AND TIRES
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| Wheel Type |
Aerodynamic Alloy Wheels |
Alloy |
| Wheel Size |
20"–22" (expected options) |
19" (standard), optional 20" / 21" |
| Front Tire |
255/45 R20 (est.) |
235/55 R19 (base) |
| Rear Tire |
285/40 R20 (est.) |
235/55 R19 (base) |
STEERING AND SUSPENSION
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| Steering |
Electric Power Steering |
Electric Power Assisted Steering (EPAS) |
| Transmission |
Single-speed automatic (EV) |
Single-speed automatic (EV direct drive) |
| Turning Radius |
19 ft (est.) |
11.5 m |
| Gear Box |
Single-speed reduction gear |
1-speed fixed ratio |
| Front Suspension |
Adaptive strut (BMW adaptive system) |
MacPherson strut |
| Rear Suspension |
Multi-link independent |
Multi-link independent |
TECHNOLOGY AND FEATURES
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| Autopilot |
BMW Highway Assistant (semi-autonomous) |
No (Ford Co-Pilot360 assist suite instead) |
| Navigation System |
BMW iDrive 10 with AR navigation |
Yes, SYNC Move with Google Maps & OTA updates |
| Adaptive Cruise Control |
Yes |
Yes, with Stop & Go and Lane Centering |
| Climate Control |
3-zone automatic climate control |
Dual-zone automatic climate control |
| Auxiliary Auto Input |
Yes (USB-C) |
USB-C / USB-A ports |
| Over The Air Updates |
Yes |
Yes |
| Keyless Start |
Yes |
Yes |
| Keyless Entry |
Yes |
Yes |
| Heated Steering Wheel |
Yes |
Yes |
| Panoramic Sunroof |
Yes |
Yes |
| Apple Car Play |
Wireless standard |
Yes (wireless) |
| Android Auto |
Wireless standard |
Yes (wireless) |
| Touchscreen |
BMW Panoramic Vision + central display |
Yes |
| WiFi & Hotspot |
Yes |
Yes |
| Bluetooth |
Yes |
Yes |
| MP3 Player |
Yes |
Yes |
| No. Of Speakers |
12–16 (Harman Kardon / Bowers & Wilkins optional) |
Up to 10 (B&O premium system) |
SAFETY FEATURES
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| Braking System |
Regenerative + Hydraulic |
Regenerative braking with ABS + EBD |
| Front Brakes |
Ventilated Disc |
Ventilated disc |
| Rear Brakes |
Ventilated Disc |
Disc |
| Brake Assist |
Yes |
Yes |
| Anti Lock Braking System |
Yes |
Yes |
| Automatic Emergency Braking |
Yes |
Yes |
| Power Door Lock |
Yes |
Yes |
| Child Safety Lock |
Yes |
Yes |
| No. Of Airbags |
8 |
7 (front, side, curtain, knee) |
| Rear Seat Belt |
Yes |
Yes, 3-point with pretensioners |
| Auto Parking sensors |
Yes |
Front & rear sensors + optional automated park assist |
| Crash Sensor |
Yes |
Yes |
| Ultrasonic Sensors |
Yes |
Yes |
| Multiple Cameras |
360° camera system |
360° camera system |
| Blind Spot Monitoring |
Yes |
Yes |
| Multi-Terrain Monitor |
Likely (drive assist modes) |
No (urban SUV, not off-road focus) |
| Stability Control |
Yes |
Yes |
| Anti Theft Alarm |
Yes |
Yes |
| Power Mirrors |
Yes |
Yes |
| Rear Cross-Traffic Alert |
Yes |
Yes |
| Lane Keeping Assist |
Yes |
Yes |
| Lane Departure Warning |
Yes |
Yes |
| Rear Parking Aid |
Yes |
Yes |
