Coming up today, we're looking at the BMW iX3—a vehicle that represents more for BMW than just another electric SUV. The iX3 is the first of a new generation, built on a fresh platform and aiming to set new standards in range, charging, and design. We’ll unpack what makes this model significant for BMW’s future, take a detailed look at its new technology, and explore how it fits into an increasingly competitive electric SUV market.
Stay tuned to find out:
· Why the new “Neue Klasse” approach is a pivotal shift for BMW’s strategy.
· How the iX3 achieves its leading claimed range of 500 miles
· The details of the charging tech and battery architecture BMW has developed.
This vehicle marks the start of BMW's most significant transformation since the original Neue Klasse cars of the 1960s helped stabilize the company and established its long-standing reputation as the "Ultimate Driving Machine."
With the iX3, BMW isn’t simply adapting an existing model. Instead, it is re-examining what a BMW can be in the electric era.
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Cadillac Optiq Gets Big Upgrade, BMW To Begin iX3 Production In October and Lucid Ready For Saudi Factory | 18 Sep 2025
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2026 CADILLAC OPTIQ GETS BIG POWERTRAIN ADJUSTMENT https://evne.ws/4mmBPci
BMW BEGINS IX3 PRODUCTION IN DEBRECEN https://evne.ws/47OBJqm
LUCID PLANT IN SAUDI ARABIA BEING UPGRADED AND EXPANDED https://evne.ws/3VR9eB0
LUCID GRAVITY SOFTWARE ADDS TOWING FEATURES https://evne.ws/4mkGGuo
RENAULT-NISSAN-MITSUBISHI EV PRODUCTION TIE-UP MOVES AHEAD https://evne.ws/47P1OFE
NIO COMPLETES $1.16 BILLION EQUITY OFFERING https://evne.ws/3VSJynt
TESLA CYBERTRUCK AND MODEL 3 GET “GOOD” IIHS CRASH RATINGS https://evne.ws/4psWlKV
EU LAUNCHES CLEAN TRANSPORT CORRIDOR INITIATIVE FOR ELECTRIC TRUCKS https://evne.ws/420McLD
CHINA, POLAND DISCUSS RARE EARTH EXPORTS https://evne.ws/41X6q8W
SUPERMARKETS INCREASE EV CHARGERS BY ONE THIRD https://evne.ws/4ptH1ha
FORD CUTTING 1,000 JOBS AT COLOGNE EV PLANT https://evne.ws/4nGqXHn
TAIGA UNVEILS ORCA P2 AND WX3 JET SKIS https://evne.ws/3I31yIP
TESLA ENGINEER QUITS, PUBLICLY CRITICIZES ELON MUSK https://evne.ws/3I1tkp6
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Briefly | 18 Sep 2025
It's EV News Briefly for Thursday 18 September 2025, everything you need to know in less than 5 minutes if you haven't got time for the full show.
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2026 CADILLAC OPTIQ GETS BIG POWERTRAIN ADJUSTMENT https://evne.ws/4mmBPci
BMW BEGINS IX3 PRODUCTION IN DEBRECEN https://evne.ws/47OBJqm
LUCID PLANT IN SAUDI ARABIA BEING UPGRADED AND EXPANDED https://evne.ws/3VR9eB0
LUCID GRAVITY SOFTWARE ADDS TOWING FEATURES https://evne.ws/4mkGGuo
RENAULT-NISSAN-MITSUBISHI EV PRODUCTION TIE-UP MOVES AHEAD https://evne.ws/47P1OFE
NIO COMPLETES $1.16 BILLION EQUITY OFFERING https://evne.ws/3VSJynt
TESLA CYBERTRUCK AND MODEL 3 GET “GOOD” IIHS CRASH RATINGS https://evne.ws/4psWlKV
EU LAUNCHES CLEAN TRANSPORT CORRIDOR INITIATIVE FOR ELECTRIC TRUCKS https://evne.ws/420McLD
CHINA, POLAND DISCUSS RARE EARTH EXPORTS https://evne.ws/41X6q8W
SUPERMARKETS INCREASE EV CHARGERS BY ONE THIRD https://evne.ws/4ptH1ha
FORD CUTTING 1,000 JOBS AT COLOGNE EV PLANT https://evne.ws/4nGqXHn
TAIGA UNVEILS ORCA P2 AND WX3 JET SKIS https://evne.ws/3I31yIP
TESLA ENGINEER QUITS, PUBLICLY CRITICIZES ELON MUSK https://evne.ws/3I1tkp6
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EV News China: 40 Million NEVs Sold, BYD Yangwang U9 02 and Denza N9 Launch
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CHINA NEV SALES TOP 40 MILLION https://evne.ws/4nkT66M
CHINA EV CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE REACHES 17.35 MILLION https://evne.ws/4nE0Dxv
BYD TEASES YANGWANG U9 02 PROTOTYPE https://evne.ws/4gxPXy4
2026 DENZA N9 PRICING AND SPECS https://evne.ws/4ptNUit
2026 DENZA N9: PRICE, RANGE, KEY SPECS https://evne.ws/41U9DWY
GEELY GALAXY M9 LAUNCH AND PRICING https://evne.ws/4nzTIVQ
XIAOMI YU7 GT SPOTTED AT NÜRBURGRING https://evne.ws/3K7hsCx
ONVO L60 FACELIFT REVEALED https://evne.ws/4gwxtxR
CHERY FULWIN X3L LAUNCH DETAILS https://evne.ws/3Iwp2pL
CANADIANS PREFER CUTTING EV TARIFFS FOR CANOLA https://evne.ws/4guTugF
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Leapmotor To Build Cars In Spain, SK On Opens Solid State Battery Plant and Rivian Breaks Ground In Georgia | 17 Sept 2025
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LEAPMOTOR TO BUILD CARS IN SPAIN https://evne.ws/4mgfwEX
SK ON OPENS SOLID-STATE BATTERY PILOT PLANT https://evne.ws/4poDxws
RIVIAN BREAKS GROUND ON GEORGIA PLANT https://evne.ws/3VWurJG
RENAULT 4 EV GETS A CARGO VAN VARIANT https://evne.ws/4nDkCwo
UK GEELY EX5 CUSTOMERS GET FREE ANDERSEN A3 HOME CHARGER INSTALLED https://evne.ws/47G1wRs
GAC AION V APPROVED FOR AUSTRALIA https://evne.ws/465ShsA
TESLA MELBOURNE FSD TEST WAS NOT APPROVED https://evne.ws/4nrNoQc
TESLA ADDS 7‑YEAR WARRANTY TO SOME PARTS https://evne.ws/3IgdcQE
NHTSA OPENS PROBE INTO 2021 TESLA MODEL Y DOORS https://evne.ws/465VwjM
SUZUKI LAUNCHES E VITARA EV IN JAPAN IN JANUARY https://evne.ws/4prFSqo
ID. TOUAREG COULD BE THE FIRST SSP MODEL https://evne.ws/3VkOLo4
VOLKSWAGEN DROPS FLUSH DOOR HANDLES FOR FUNCTION https://evne.ws/4gs1T4t
NISSAN CUTS NEW LEAF OUTPUT OVER BATTERY SHORTAGE https://evne.ws/3VlzNya
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