Experience the future of e-mobility with the wide range of models from BMW. Electric cars from compact small cars to elegant Sedans, spacious Tourings and fully electric SUVs – our fully electric range gets you to your destination on everyday trips and longer journeys.
The all-new BMW iX3 combines a new design language with future-oriented styling and sets new standards in terms of driving dynamics and performance. From the new high-voltage battery technology to the entire vehicle architecture – everything has been redeveloped, making its debut in the BMW iX3 50 xDrive.
With a range of up to 805 km¹ and 400 kW² charging power, the BMW iX3 50 xDrive sets new standards in the fully electric SUV segment.
The BMW iX3, coming mid-2026. Contact us to register your interest today.
Contact UsOur electric cars use state-of-the-art electric drives along with innovative technologies and materials in order to maximise their efficiency and sustainability. Compare our electric models and let yourself be inspired by the future of mobility.
Our electric cars offer a practical and sustainable mobility solution for everyday needs. Climate-friendly, convenient, economical. Find out about the benefits of electric driving pleasure that match your lifestyle.
You will experience immediate acceleration as electric drives respond much faster than combustion engines and do not have a manual transmission.
Whether you’re travelling or just running errands, with hundreds of charging points and growing, you’ll always find the right charging option for you.
A real benefit of electric vehicles is that they can be charged at home at any time. A home charging station lets you conveniently charge your BMW overnight. A professionally installed BMW Wallbox Plus, for example, charges electric vehicles with up to 22 kW of power.
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What is an electric car?
A battery electric vehicle (BEV) runs solely on electricity powered by an electric motor, without a combustion engine. Its energy is stored in a high-voltage battery, whose capacity mainly determines the driving range. Electric cars are more efficient than combustion engine vehicles, partly due to energy recuperation during braking, and they produce no local emissions.
Electric cars are ideal for users who can charge at home or work, and the growing public charging network—with many fast chargers—makes long-distance travel increasingly convenient. Factors like aerodynamics, speed, driving style, and temperature also affect the range.
How do electric cars work?
The battery in an electric car stores energy. An electric motor converts this energy into movement. Without the diversions involved with a conventional manual transmission, the power is directed straight to the wheels. You simply press the accelerator pedal, and you can feel the full acceleration power instantly. Unlike with a combustion engine vehicle, an electric car has access to the full driving power, even at low speeds, which can be felt in the surprisingly powerful acceleration from standstill.
What advantages does an electric car have?
An electric car provides a completely new and emotional driving experience. You will experience amazing electric dynamics, thanks to maximum torque from a standing start with seamless acceleration. At the same time, the almost silent electric motor delivers a new and relaxed driving experience.
A battery electric vehicle is also locally emission-free. It's also almost silent and therefore does its best to protect our environment.
Further benefits of battery electric vehicles may include Government subsidies and tax concessions.
What factors affect the performance of the high-voltage battery in my electric car?
Temperature is a key external factor that affects a battery's performance and capacity. This is no doubt a factor you may have experienced with your mobile phone: its capacity is also limited at very low temperatures. It's the same with your vehicle. The influence of temperature is minimised by optimised operating strategies, however.
And did you know that the battery capacity also indicates your possible available range? Apart from the temperature, the range is largely affected by your personal driving style, and also by energy consumption factors, such as the air conditioning, trailer load, luggage etc. By far the most important factor in terms of driving style is your chosen motorway speed.
If you need to charge on the go, your fully electric BMW will be preconditioned when you enter a DC charging station as your destination. This means that the high-voltage battery will be adjusted to the optimum operating temperature when you reach your destination, which will increase its charging capability and shorten the charging time.
What do I have to consider if my electric car is left standing still or parked for a longer period of time?
If you need to park your vehicle for a long time, say when away on holiday, there are different factors than can have a positive effect on the battery: maintain a charge of between 30 and 50% and park your car in a cool place or in the shade in summer, and in a garage in winter. Do not leave your vehicle plugged in to charge for longer stationary periods.
What charge is optimum for my vehicle?
Your battery is influenced by a number of factors. Charging primarily affects the range, service life and power of the battery. To ensure the maximum service life of your battery, BMW recommends a battery charge state between 10 and 80% in everyday use. You should only charge the battery to 100% for long journeys, and this should be done shortly before you set off. A careful driving style also actively helps to optimise battery life. You should also pay attention to the state of charge when the vehicle is not in use for a longer period of time. Ideally, it should be between 30 and 50%.
Why do electric cars usually only have one-speed transmission?
A BMW electric car accelerates directly, and can access its full power instantly, even across a very broad speed range. This is made possible by the power characteristics of the electric motor. In an electric car, this means that neither a multi-speed transmission nor a clutch are necessary. Your electric car is just as easy to operate as a BMW with an automatic transmission.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
[1] Range depends on various factors, in particular: individual driving style, route characteristics, outside temperature, heating/air conditioning, pre-conditioning.
[2] Official data for fuel consumption, CO2 emissions, power consumption and electric range was determined in accordance with the prescribed measuring procedure and corresponds to European Regulation (EC) 715/2007 in the applicable version. For ranges, data determined as per WLTP takes into account any optional equipment (available on the German market in this case). For vehicles newly type-approved since 01.01.2021, the official specifications exist only according to WLTP. In addition, NEDC values are deleted from the certificates of conformity as of 1 January 2023 by EC regulation 2022/195. For more information about NEDC and WLTP measuring procedures visit www.bmw.com/wltp
Further information about fuel consumption and official model-specific CO2 emissions of new passenger cars can be found in the "Guideline for fuel consumption, CO2 emissions and electric power consumption for new passenger cars", available free of charge at all points of sale, at the Deutsche Automobil Treuhand GmbH (DAT), Hellmuth-Hirth-Str. 1, 73760 Ostfildern-Scharnhausen, Germany, and under https://www.dat.de/co2/
[3] Electric drive with up to 200 kW, during temporary performance increase <10 seconds up to 230 kW.
[4] Electrical consumption and range is based upon the Combined Driving Test Cycle in accordance with ADR 81/02 on purpose built test vehicles and is provided for comparative purposes only. Actual range will vary in real world conditions depending on many factors including traffic conditions, driving habits, prevailing conditions and your vehicle’s equipment, condition and use.
[5] Overseas model shown with optional equipment. Local specification may vary.
The calculation of preliminary figures takes into account consumption and charging performance. Values refer to 29–33 degrees Celsius battery start and ambient temperature with certification values excluding additional auxiliary consumers such as seat heating, displays, air conditioning. Individual consumption may vary (depending on e.g. driving profile, temperature, ambient conditions) as well as the individually achievable charging performance (depending on e.g. battery state of charge, vehicle air conditioning). Consumption is based on WLTP best case. Charging performance is based on the maximum possible charging performance (depending on charging type and vehicle).
The values of fuel consumptions, CO2 emissions and energy consumptions shown were determined according to the European Regulation (EC) 715/2007 in the version applicable at the time of type approval. The figures refer to a vehicle with basic configuration in Germany and the range shown considers optional equipment and the different size of wheels and tires available on the selected model.
The CO2 efficiency specifications are determined according to Directive 1999/94/EC and the European Regulation in its current version applicable. The values shown are based on the fuel consumption, CO2 values and energy consumptions according to the NEDC cycle for the classification.
When charging times are shown they can be affected by a number of factors such as type of charger, voltage supplied to the charger/car and type of current (AC or DC) supplied to the charger/car. The car also plays a role in charging times as it can be set by the driver to accept various different amperage and should preconditioning be used to heat or cool the vehicle while charging this will also affect the charging time. The basis for the calculation of the charging times for 100 km range is the electric consumption of the vehicle based on the use of a high-Powered Charging station (HPC) or charging type and current as indicted in the literature above. The testing procedure measures are based on a 23 degrees Celsius battery start and ambient temperature with certification values excluding additional auxiliary consuming devices and systems within the vehicle such as seat heating, displays, air conditioning.
Individual consumption (fuel economy) may differ due to driving profile, vehicle load profile, auxiliary consumer usage, temperature, and ambient conditions. Consumption is based on WLTP or NEDC (whichever is indicated) best case conditions and is independently tested for BMW Group. If you are comparing this range with other models or brands make sure they are stating the same WLTP or NEDC testing regime. These results can be used to compare vehicles on a close to “like for like” basis but are unlikely to be achieved in real world conditions for reasons including temperature variation, driving conditions and the use of the auxiliary systems referred to above.
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