BMW’s new iX3 drove 485 miles on a single charge, the longest-range EV in NAF’s test
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- BMW iX3 50 xDrive achieved a real‑world range of 485 miles (781 km) on a single charge during NAF’s summer EV range test, the longest distance among all models tested.
- BMW iX3’s official WLTP rating is 478 miles (770 km), so the test result exceeds the claimed range by about 7 miles.
- Lucid Gravity placed second in the test with a range of 447 miles (720 km).
- BMW opened U.S. orders for the 2027 iX3 50 xDrive at $61,500, advertising an EPA‑estimated range of up to 434 miles.
- Oliver Zipse reported that the iX3 received over 50,000 orders in its first six months in Europe, roughly a third of BMW’s total sales.
Why it matters: BMW gains credibility and sales momentum as the iX3 surpasses its WLTP rating and beats rivals, while competitors like Lucid see their range advantage shrink.
