The BMW iX3 M60 xDrive is the most powerful version yet of BMW’s Neue Klasse electric SUV. Its two electric motors produce 603 hp (450 kW) and take it from 0 to 62 mph in 3.9 seconds, according to the company. BMW detailed the iX3 M60 xDrive this week. Orders open at the end of January 2027, and production starts at BMW Group Plant Debrecen in Hungary in spring 2027. BMW notes that all performance, range and charging figures are provisional.
Highlights
- Output: 603 hp (450 kW) and 645 lb-ft (875 Nm) of peak torque; top speed of 149 mph (240 km/h)
- Battery and range: 108.7 kWh usable capacity; up to 468 miles (754 km) on the WLTP cycle
- Charging: 400 kW peak DC rate; up to 211 miles (340 km) of range added in 10 minutes
- Timing: Orders open late January 2027; Debrecen production begins spring 2027
Gen6 M eDrive Powertrain
The M60 joins the BMW iX3 lineup as its first M Performance variant. It uses BMW’s sixth-generation (Gen6) electric drive system, which the company says brings 800V technology, bidirectional charging, cylindrical-cell batteries and higher range than the previous generation.
A new Gen6 electrically excited synchronous motor (EESM) at the rear axle accounts for much of the power increase. BMW says it uses a newly developed stator and a stronger inverter rated at 420 A instead of 300 A. A longer gear ratio and a higher maximum rotor speed raise the top speed to 149 mph.
How Fast Does the iX3 M60 xDrive Charge?
BMW lists the following charging figures:
- DC fast charging: up to 400 kW at 800V stations, adding up to 211 miles (340 km) in 10 minutes (determined per ISO 12906 on the WLTP cycle)
- AC charging: up to 22 kW with standard AC Charging Professional
Combined electric consumption is 28.3–33.0 kWh/100 miles (17.6–20.5 kWh/100 km) on the WLTP cycle. WLTP is a European test cycle and is not directly comparable to EPA ratings. BMW has not published an EPA figure.
Heart of Joy and Recuperative Braking
The Heart of Joy is one of the vehicle’s four central computers, which BMW calls “superbrains.” It works with BMW M Dynamic Performance Control to manage the drive system, braking, steering, charging and recuperation. The company says it operates ten times faster than previous systems.
In everyday driving, the iX3 M60 xDrive slows almost entirely through recuperative braking. The friction brakes engage only in emergency braking or sporty driving. A Soft Stop feature uses recuperation to bring the vehicle to a halt without jerking or brake noise. M Sport brakes are standard, with calipers in red or blue.
Chassis: Adaptive M Suspension and M Sport Differential
Standard chassis hardware includes:
- Adaptive M suspension with electronically controlled dampers that adjust in milliseconds
- Variable sport steering with a variable rack ratio to reduce steering effort
- Electronically controlled M Sport differential at the rear axle for traction and lateral acceleration
- Model-specific tuning: bespoke springs and dampers, front anti-roll bar links and added front-end bracing for transverse and torsional stiffness
Two exclusive driving modes, M Sport and M Sport Plus, adjust the drive system, chassis and steering together.
Exterior and Interior Equipment
M Yellow Lights take their design cue from race cars such as the BMW M Hybrid V8. Depending on the market, they operate only alongside the low-beam headlights. Other standard exterior items include the following:
- the BMW Iconic Glow exterior package
- 21-inch M wheels, with 22-inch M aerodynamic wheels offered exclusively on this model
- a roof-edge spoiler with two aeroblades that adds rear-axle downforce
Inside, BMW Panoramic iDrive pairs Panoramic Vision with a 17.9-inch Central Display. The M Sport steering wheel has dedicated Boost Mode and M Mode buttons. M Sport seats with ten-way electric adjustment and massage are standard, as is a 13-speaker, 430-watt Harman Kardon system with Dolby Atmos. The optional BMW Digital Premium unlocks M-specific in-car apps, including M Cockpit and M Drag Meter.
The SUV measures 188.3 inches (4,782 mm) long, 74.6 inches (1,895 mm) wide and 64.4 inches (1,635 mm) tall, on a 114.1-inch (2,897 mm) wheelbase.
Driver Assistance
The iX3 M60 xDrive carries BMW’s SAE Level 2 driver assistance systems with BMW Symbiotic Drive. Its Motorway Assistant enables hands-free highway driving at up to 81 mph (130 km/h).
