"After covering electric vehicles since the Tesla Roadster debut, I've watched automakers struggle with the same three compromises: range anxiety, charging speed, or driving dynamics. BMW spent the last decade learning expensive lessons about electric SUV architecture, from the quirky i3 experiment to the heavyweight iX platform adaptations. The company just released a 17-minute technical deep-dive featuring design chief Oliver Heilmer that positions the iX3 Neue Klasse as addressing these fundamental electric SUV limitations."
"According to BMW, the iX3 Neue Klasse introduces their first production 800-volt charging system enabling 400kW DC charging speeds that add 350km of range in 10 minutes. Two electric motors drive all four wheels with maximum power of 345kW (469 horsepower) and 645 Newton-meters of torque, accelerating from 0-100km/h in under 5 seconds. The Heart of Joy control unit coordinates all driving dynamics through BMW Dynamic Performance Control software, managing acceleration, braking, and regenerative recovery with what BMW describes as "unprecedented smoothness and efficiency.""
The iX3 Neue Klasse introduces an 800-volt charging architecture capable of 400 kW DC charging, adding roughly 350 km of range in ten minutes. Dual electric motors provide up to 345 kW and 645 Nm, enabling 0–100 km/h in under five seconds. A Heart of Joy control unit with BMW Dynamic Performance Control manages acceleration, braking, and regenerative recovery for smoother, more efficient dynamics. A 108 kWh high-voltage battery targets over 800 km maximum range while achieving notably low energy consumption. The vehicle removes a traditional start/stop switch and includes Active Driving Assistant Plus safety features.
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