2026 BMW iX3 40 Price and Specs: New $89,900 EV With 635km of Range
BMW Australia has confirmed the iX3 40, a new rear-drive entry variant with up to 635km of WLTP range and Q4 2026 deliveries.
BMW Australia will add a new entry variant to its Neue Klasse electric SUV line-up, with the 2026 BMW iX3 40 due in local showrooms in the fourth quarter of 2026.
Priced from $89,900 before on-road costs, the iX3 40 will sit beneath the iX3 50 xDrive that begins its Australian market arrival this month.
That makes the rear-drive iX3 40 $19,100 cheaper than the $109,000 iX3 50 xDrive, based on manufacturer list pricing.
The new variant follows the initial BMW iX3 pricing announcement and broadens the range with a single-motor model.
The iX3 40 uses BMW’s sixth-generation eDrive technology, with an electric motor mounted on the rear axle.
Outputs are rated at 235kW and 500Nm, with BMW claiming a 0-100km/h time of 5.9 seconds and a 200km/h top speed.
The high-voltage battery has 82.6kWh of usable capacity and uses cylindrical lithium-ion cells, which BMW says provide around 20 per cent higher energy density than its previous prismatic cells.
BMW claims up to 635km of WLTP driving range for the iX3 40.
The electric SUV uses an 800-volt electrical architecture and supports DC fast charging at up to 300kW.
BMW says a 10 to 80 per cent charge takes 21 minutes, while 10 minutes of charging can add up to 300km of range under optimal conditions.
BMW Australia says local cars will include 22kW AC Charging Professional, with a 0 to 100 per cent AC charge taking about four hours and 15 minutes at that rate.
Inside, the iX3 40 uses BMW Panoramic iDrive and BMW Operating System X, with information projected across a display area spanning from A-pillar to A-pillar.
The BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant also includes Amazon Alexa+ integration.
The Neue Klasse electrical architecture uses four high-performance central computers, which BMW says deliver more than 20 times the processing power of its previous systems.
A control unit called Heart of Joy manages driving dynamics through BMW Dynamic Performance Control software and is claimed to react up to 10 times faster than earlier architectures.
Standard equipment for the iX3 40 is described as mirroring the iX3 50 xDrive, including 20-inch wheels, M Sport Package, BMW Panoramic Vision, Parking Assistant Plus and Driving Assistant Plus.
The iX3 range will also gain a wider choice of paint, upholstery and wheel options from July production, including BMW Individual colours and optional 21-inch or 22-inch wheels.
Full towbar details are still to be confirmed.
BMW Australia says its electric vehicle range now covers 11 fully electric variants across seven models, with six of those variants positioned below the Luxury Car Tax threshold for fuel-efficient vehicles.
2026 BMW iX3 Pricing
Prices are manufacturer list prices, or MRRP, and exclude on-road costs.
The iX3 40 is positioned below the Luxury Car Tax threshold for fuel-efficient vehicles.
| Variant | Drivetrain | Price |
|---|---|---|
| BMW iX3 40 | Rear-wheel drive | $89,900 MRRP |
| BMW iX3 50 xDrive | All-wheel drive | $109,000 MRRP |
BMW Individual paint options are available from July production.
| Paint option | Price |
|---|---|
| BMW Individual Frozen Ocean Wave Blue | $6,000 |
| Grigio Telesto Pearl Effect | $7,600 |
| Orinoco Pearl Effect | $7,600 |
| Sepang Bronze | $7,600 |
| Malachite Green Dark | $7,600 |
| Tansanite Blue II | $7,600 |
| Voodoo Blue | $7,600 |
| Purple Silk | $7,600 |
| Twilight Purple | $7,600 |
| Java Green | $7,600 |
| Urban Green II | $7,600 |
2026 BMW iX3 Specifications
BMW iX3 40
- 235kW and 500Nm rear electric motor
- Rear-wheel drive
- 0 - 100km/h in 5.9 seconds
- 200km/h top speed
- 82.6kWh usable battery capacity
- Up to 635km WLTP range
- 800-volt electrical architecture
- Up to 300kW DC fast charging
- 10 to 80 per cent DC charge in 21 minutes
- 22kW AC Charging Professional for Australian specification
- 20-inch alloy wheels standard
- 21-inch and 22-inch wheels optional
- BMW Panoramic Vision
- BMW 3D Head-up Display
- BMW Operating System X
- BMW Digital Premium for three years
- BMW Dynamic Performance Control
- BMW Iconic Glow exterior package
- M Sport Package
- M Sport brakes in blue
- Panoramic glass sunroof with climate comfort glazing
- Driving Assistant Plus
- Active Cruise Control
- Steering and Lane Control Assistant
- Parking Assistant Plus
- Comfort Access with Digital Key Plus
- Automatic tailgate
- Harman Kardon HiFi loudspeaker system
- Heated front seats
- Electric front seat adjustment with memory
- Multifunctional front seats
- Veganza upholstery
- Steering wheel heating
- Wireless phone charging tray
- DAB+ digital radio
- Sun protection glazing
- Under-bonnet storage compartment
- Tyre pressure monitoring system
- Tyre repair kit Plus
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2026 BMW iX3 40 FAQs
The 2026 BMW iX3 40 is priced from $89,900 before on-road costs.
Australian deliveries are scheduled to begin in the fourth quarter of 2026.
BMW claims up to 635km of driving range on the WLTP cycle.
No, the iX3 40 uses a single rear-mounted electric motor and rear-wheel drive.
BMW says the iX3 40 can charge from 10 to 80 per cent in 21 minutes at up to 300kW DC under suitable conditions.
BMW says the $89,900 price positions the iX3 40 below the Luxury Car Tax threshold for fuel-efficient vehicles.
