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Neue Klasse

BMW Gen6-architectuur

BMW's grote reset: nieuw 800V-platform met cilindrische Gen6-cellen (+20% energiedichtheid), 400 kW laden en ruim 800 km WLTP. De iX3 laadt ±370 km bij in 10 minuten — de nieuwe benchmark in het segment.

Neue Klasse is the EV platform of BMW Group, in production since 2026, with a 800V architecture. The Neue Klasse platform carries 2 models from 1 brand. The WLTP range of the current variants on Neue Klasse runs from 800 to 805 km.

BrandsBMW
Since2026
Architecture800V
ChemistryNMC (cilindrische Gen6-cellen)
Wheelbase2,90 m+
Model
Variant
BMW iX3 · 50 xDrive
Platform schematic BMW iX3 50 xDrive: 109 kWh NMC battery pack, 800V, xDrive AWD, 2 motors (1 front / 1 rear).
NMC cellsLFP cellse-motor

BMW iX3

50 xDrive
Specifications BMW iX3 — 50 xDrive
Battery (gross)109 kWh NMC
DrivetrainxDrive AWD
Power345 kW
Motors2× · 1 front / 1 rear
WLTP range805 km
Real range (estimate)±635 km
Max DC charging400 kW
10 → 80%±21 min

Charging speed per variant

peak DC charging power · 10 → 80%

Models on this platform

WLTPreal (estimate)

Platform evolution

  1. 2023
    Vision Neue Klasse
    Concept toont de nieuwe designtaal
  2. 2025
    iX3 wereldpremière
    IAA München: 805 km WLTP, 400 kW DC
  3. 2026
    Productie-uitrol
    i3 sedan volgt, fabriek Debrecen op volle toeren

Frequently asked questions

Which models are built on the Neue Klasse platform?
The Neue Klasse platform carries BMW iX3 and BMW i3.
Which group owns the Neue Klasse platform and how long has it been in production?
The Neue Klasse platform was developed by BMW Group, has been in production since 2026 and runs at 800V.