The BMW iX3 M60 xDrive is the first M Performance version of BMW’s new electric iX3, and it lands with 603 horsepower and 645 lb-ft of torque. BMW announced it for the U.S. market on October 8, 2026. Two motors drive all four wheels, and an 800-volt system lets the battery take a charge at up to 400 kW.
BMW calls the iX3 the first Neue Klasse model, the name it gives its new generation of electric cars. The M60 adds the expected muscle on top of that base. It also adds a firmer chassis, its own wheels and a few visual cues for people who want the fast one to look fast.
There’s no price yet, and BMW hasn’t published a range figure either. Still, the announcement answers most of the questions an enthusiast would ask. Here’s what’s in it, what it’s compared against, and when it arrives.
BMW iX3 M60 power and performance
BMW’s U.S. press release lists a maximum output of 603 hp and peak torque of 645 lb-ft. According to BMW, the SUV reaches 62 mph from a standstill in 3.9 seconds. Top speed is 149 mph. BMW quotes the sprint to 62 mph rather than 60, so the usual American 0-60 figure isn’t in the release.
The drive system is BMW’s sixth-generation, or Gen6, M eDrive. One motor sits at the front axle and one at the rear. At the back, BMW uses a new electrically excited synchronous motor with a newly developed stator. Its inverter now handles 420 amps, up from 300 amps before.
For context, Jalopnik reported that the M60 makes exactly 100 hp and 166 lb-ft more than the outgoing gas-powered X3 M Competition. That comparison is Jalopnik’s, not BMW’s. Jalopnik also lists the regular iX3 50 xDrive at 463 hp.
A big battery and an 800-volt charging system
The battery holds 112.2 kWh of usable energy, according to BMW. That pack works within an 800-volt electrical architecture. In simple terms, higher voltage lets a car take in more power at a given current. As a result, the M60 can accept up to 400 kW on a DC fast charger.
At home, the standard AC Charging Professional setup accepts 15.4 kW. In addition, BMW says the system has bidirectional charging capability. However, the release doesn’t spell out what that means for U.S. owners, such as powering a house during an outage. It also gives no 10-to-80 percent charging time.
Range is the other missing number. BMW says only that the Gen6 system offers longer range and faster charging than the previous generation. Until the company publishes an EPA estimate, any range figure for the M60 is a guess.
Chassis, brakes and wheels
Every M60 comes with Adaptive M Suspension and electronically controlled dampers. BMW also fits variable-ratio sport steering and an electronically controlled M Sport differential at the rear axle. On top of that, the springs and dampers get model-specific tuning, and extra bracing stiffens the front end.
M Sport brakes come standard, with red or blue calipers as an option. The standard wheels are 21-inch M light-alloy designs. Meanwhile, 22-inch M aerodynamic wheels are exclusive to the M60, and buyers can also order 21-inch sport tires.
BMW says a high-performance computer it calls the “Heart of Joy” ties these systems together. Working with BMW M’s own driving-dynamics software, it coordinates the drive system, brakes, steering, charging and energy recovery. BMW claims it processes inputs up to ten times faster than earlier systems.
How you can tell it’s the M60
Outside, the M60 wears a new “M60” badge and a roof-edge spoiler with two aeroblades. BMW’s Iconic Glow package is standard. M Yellow Lights are on the options list. Jalopnik notes the trim also gets redesigned light signatures.
Inside, the BMW M interior design is standard, and M Sport seats are optional. The steering wheel has dedicated buttons for Boost Mode and M Mode. Jalopnik adds that paddles on the wheel adjust how the M eDrive system responds. BMW’s release, however, doesn’t explain what Boost Mode does. BMW Panoramic iDrive runs on Operating System X, with a 17.9-inch Central Display. A Harman Kardon system with 13 speakers, 430 watts and Dolby Atmos also comes standard.
The SUV measures 188.3 inches long, 74.6 inches wide and 64.4 inches tall on a 114.1-inch wheelbase. BMW rates the standard driver-assistance suite at SAE Level 2. For hands-free driving, an optional Highway Assistant works at up to 85 mph. A 3D Head-Up Display is optional as well.
Price, orders and production
BMW hasn’t announced a price. For reference, Jalopnik reports that the iX3 50 xDrive with the M Sport package starts at $65,350. Jalopnik’s own guess for the M60 lands near $80,000, but that is an estimate, not a BMW figure.
The dates, by contrast, are firm. According to BMW, U.S. orders open at the end of January 2027. Production starts in spring 2027 at BMW Group Plant Debrecen in Hungary.
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