Charging Cost

The electricity cost to run the vehicle.

Adjust to cents per kWh (default 25 cents).

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Charging cost is calculated by multiplying the WLTP consumption figure by your electricity unit cost.

It accounts for recharged energy from the mains.

See the complete cost calculator

Safety

Safety ratings (from Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency)

Economy

Electrical energy consumed from the battery over a given distance.

Economy

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Economy

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Energy consumption is displayed on the dashboard and is re-calculated as you drive. It is different to the WLTP-rated consumption (which measures power from the mains).

This number is estimated by comparing the usable battery capacity against the WLTP range.

See more about WLTP range and efficiency

WLTP Consumption

How much electricity the vehicle consumes per kilometre of travel - including charging losses

WLTP measures recharged electric energy from the mains which allows comparison of running costs.

See more about WLTP range and efficiency

Highway Range

An estimate of how far the vehicle will travel on a single charge, when driving only on open road (100 km/h).

WLTP range, however, tends to match mostly urban travel (under 80 km/h).

See more about WLTP range and efficiency

Real Range Estimate

How far the vehicle will travel on a single charge, accounting for local driving conditions.

Adjust for the portion of urban/city driving vs highway (100 km/h) that you typically do.

Consumption ⚡️

How much electrical energy does the vehicle use while driving?

Often displayed on the dashboard, this is different to WLTP consumption - where charging losses are included (helpful in comparing running costs).

Higher speeds increase energy consumption (due to aerodynamic drag and reduced opportunity for electricity regeneration).

Vehicle-to-load (V2L) ⚡️

V2L allows electricity to flow from the battery to power appliances.

Some vehicles have interior NZ sockets, while others require an adapter be plugged into the Type 2 exterior charging socket.

Tow Capacity

Unbraked (kg) / Braked (kg)

Most EVs can have towbars fitted for carrying bikes (but not for towing loads).

Towing a load will significantly decrease range (typically by 50%).

See all EVs ranked by tow capacity.

Boot Space 🧳

Seats up (Litres) / Seats down (Litres)

The volume of space available.

Frunk

Volume (Litres)

The American term "front trunk" indicates how much storage space is available under the bonnet of the car.

Battery Capacity 🔋

Total (Gross) kWh / Usable (Net) kWh

Usable battery capacity is the number of kilowatt-hours that the vehicle can access.

Complete guide to EV batteries.

Battery Chemistry 🔋

Lithium-ion batteries have several different cathode materials. Each material has tradeoffs between energy density, safety, cost, and longevity.

LFP - Longer life, but less energy dense.

NMC - More energy dense, but more expensive.

Which EVs have LFP?.

AC Charge

The maximum speed the EV can charge at home or a public AC charger.

An EV has a built-in charger that converts household AC electricity into DC current that goes into the battery.

This limits the maximum speed you can charge at home - no matter what extra equipment you install. Some public chargers (such as at motor camps and shopping malls) are also AC only.

Fast Charge ⚡

The maximum speed the EV can charge at a DC fast charger.

Speed is limited by the capacity of the charger.

In NZ, fast chargers are typically 25 kW, 50 kW, 100 kW, 175 kW, and 300 kW.

Cold temperatures and the vehicle's charging curve also dictate peak speed (i.e. a warm battery at a lower state-of-charge will charge quicker).

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BMW iX3

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OverviewSpecsReviewsSales chart

RANGE

460kms

PRICE

$118,900+

Variants

BMW iX3

2022→
bmw ix3

Two trims available.

Price increase from 114900 to 118900 (Oct 22).

Price

Price$118,900

Performance

0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top Speed180 km/h
Total Power210 kW
DriveRear Wheel Drive

Range & Efficiency

WLTP Consumption measures recharged electric energy from the mains (includes charging losses).
WLTP Range460 km
Highway Range352 km
WLTP Consumption195 Wh/km
Charging Cost $4.88/100 km

BMW iX3: Real Range

Estimate the real world range that may be achieved in local conditions.
Real range408 km
Consumption5.5 km / kWh
18.1 kWh / 100 km

Type of driving

All urban
↔
All highway

Outside temperature

14 °C

Battery & Charging

Battery80 kWh / 74 kWh
ChemistryNMC
AC speed (max)11 kW
DC speed (max)155 kW
V2L-

Safety

Based on 2021 ANCAP rating for 21+ models

Dimensions

Seats5
Tow Rating750 kg / 750 kg
Boot Space510 L / 1560 L
Frunk-
ShapeLarge SUV
Length4734 mm
Width1891 mm
Height1668 mm
Kerb Weight2255 kg

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Local reviews on New Zealand roads

Ecotricity
New Zealand Review: the BMW iX3 is serious… yet surprisingly fun!

"It has been a dream to drive. I've had so much fun in a sensible iX3. It's a sensible car made by sensible Germans for sensible consumers, and from what I know about German humor I don't think that's allowed."

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All Time
20
Last 12 months
26

The BMW iX3 is the 20th best selling new fully electric vehicle (of all time) - in New Zealand.

Over the past 12 months, the BMW iX3 was the 26th best selling new EV.

See all EVs ranked in New Zealand.

How many BMW iX3s have been sold in NZ?

There have been 440 BMW iX3s registered in NZ to date. These were all registered as new.

How many sold per month and year

BMW iX3 registrations per month and year, (NZ new and used imports combined).

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