BMW iX3 review: 40 or 50, and how far does it really go?

Specs, prices and every source: https://cars2watch.com/cars/bmw-ix3/ BMW says the iX3 can do 500 miles. It's What Car? Car of the Year and got a 10/10 from Electrifying. But most reviews drove the expensive version. Here's which iX3 to buy, the 40 or the 50, how far it really goes, and how it stacks up against a Tesla Model Y. 0:00 Is the iX3 worth it? 0:25 What people search for most 0:32 Two cars, one body 1:01 The numbers 1:37 Real-world range 2:30 What the testers loved 2:56 The gripes, and the Model Y question 3:32 40 or 50? 4:04 Verdict The 35-second version:    • BMW iX3: the testers' verdict in 35 second...   Prices are BMW UK list prices (some outlets list the 50 at ~£60.5k; check the configurator). Performance and WLTP figures are BMW's claims. Real-world ranges are the named testers' results for the iX3 50; the iX3 40 figure is a single UK test (Auto Express). This is a round-up of published reviews, not our own drive. Correct as of October 2026, at the time of recording. In the US: iX3 50 xDrive from $61,500 + $1,350 destination, EPA range up to 434 miles on 20-inch summer tyres (BMW of North America). EPA and WLTP figures are measured differently, so they don't match. https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/usa/ar... Footage: BMW Group, used for editorial purposes. Narration is an AI voice. Music: YouTube Audio Library. Sources: Auto Express review: https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/bmw/ix3... Auto Express, iX3 40: https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/bmw/ix3... Auto Express long-term test: https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/bmw/ix3... What Car?: https://www.whatcar.com/bmw/ix3/4x4/r... Top Gear: https://www.topgear.com/car-reviews/b... Carwow: https://www.carwow.co.uk/bmw/ix3/news... Electrifying: https://www.electrifying.com/reviews/... CarGurus: https://www.cargurus.co.uk/research/B... The Car Expert: https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/bmw-ix... BMW UK press: https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/united... Comparing it with rivals? iX3 vs EX60 vs GLC:    • Volvo EX60 vs BMW iX3 vs Mercedes GLC: whi...   Would you pay the extra for the 50? Tell us in the comments. #BMWiX3 #BMW #ElectricSUV