iX3 40 (MY26)

The BMW iX3 40 (MY26) is a 5-seat SUV with rear-wheel drive, on sale in the UK from £53,670. It accelerates from 0 to 62 mph in 5.9 seconds, quicker than 58% of the electric cars on sale in the UK. Its estimated real-world range is 317 miles (510 km) in a mix of town, country and motorway driving. That is longer than 85% of the 471 electric cars on sale in the UK, and 15th of 242 SUVs.

It uses around 3.8 mi/kWh (162 Wh/km), more efficient than the typical EV on sale (3.5 mi/kWh). The usable battery holds 82.6 kWh and on a rapid charger it averages 170 kW between 10% and 80%. With one 15-minute charging stop, it can cover an estimated 383 miles (616 km) at motorway speeds.

It has a heat pump, which helps preserve range in cold weather, and it supports vehicle-to-load (V2L), so it can power appliances from its battery. The battery uses NCM chemistry, which stores more energy for its weight than LFP.

Its UK starting price works out at £169 per mile of real-world range, lower than the median for SUVs (£186 per mile).