In Europe and other regions that use the WLTP test cycle, BMW claims the second-generation iX3 can travel up to 500 miles (805 kilometers) on a single charge. Now, the long-wheelbase model<\/a> has been officially rated in China, and the range is even higher. In fact, the figure surpasses what the company estimated a few months ago. As a refresher, the luxury automaker said the China-specific version would travel 559 miles (900 kilometers) before needing to recharge.<\/p>\n However, according to the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), the stretched iX3 has enough battery juice for 571 miles (919 kilometers). Of course, that figure is based on China\u2019s more lenient CLTC test cycle, so owners might not achieve it in real-world driving conditions.<\/p>\n The BMW iX3\u2019s Real-World Range Has Already Been Tested<\/p>\n BMW has already demonstrated the electric SUV\u2019s impressive efficiency during an endurance challenge. It covered more than 497 miles (800 kilometers) without recharging<\/a>. It completed the Qinghai Lake loop, departing from Xining and returning to its starting point with 2% battery charge remaining. The company estimated that if the long-wheelbase iX3 had been driven until the battery was completely depleted, it could have covered up to 522 miles (840 kilometers).<\/p>\n During the test, the iX3 50L xDrive recorded an average energy consumption of 12.6 kWh per 62 miles (100 kilometers). For comparison, MIIT has rated the Neue Klasse SUV at a slightly higher average consumption of 13.6 kWh\/100 km. In China, the stretched electric X3 features a sixth-generation battery pack with round cells and 108.7 kWh of usable energy. It\u2019s worth noting the long-wheelbase iX3 isn\u2019t exclusive to China<\/a>. At least four other markets are getting it: India, Thailand, Indonesia, and Malaysia.<\/p>\n![\"2026](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/germany\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/2026-BMW-iX3-Long-Wheelbase-7-830x466.jpg\" "\\"2026")
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