iX3 40 xDrive (MY27)

The BMW iX3 40 xDrive (MY27) is a 5-seat SUV with all-wheel drive, on sale in the UK from £55,670. It accelerates from 0 to 62 mph in 5.6 seconds, quicker than 62% of the electric cars on sale in the UK. Its estimated real-world range is 311 miles (500 km) in a mix of town, country and motorway driving. That is longer than 80% of the 471 electric cars on sale in the UK, and 18th of 242 SUVs.

It uses around 3.8 mi/kWh (165 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 378 miles (608 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 £179 per mile of real-world range, close to the median for SUVs (£186 per mile).