Laxmi Motors, the exclusive official importer and distributor of BMW vehicles in Nepal, has introduced the BMW iX3 in Nepal, their first electric SUV for the Nepalese market. The brand-new iX3 is equipped with an 80 kWh battery pack, delivering an estimated range of around 460 km per charge. Therefore, BMW iX3 could be the best choice for someone need of luxury SUV.
BMW iX3 has the following specifications:
SPECIFICTIONS
| Battery | 80 kWh |
| Peak power | 286 hp |
| Peak torque | 400 Nm |
| Range | 460 km |
| Charging time | 0-100% in 7.5 hours via 11 kW charger0-80% in 32 minutes via a 150 kW DC charger |
| Acceleration (0-100 kmph) | 6.8 seconds |
| Top speed | 180 kmph |
| Drive Type | Rear-wheel drive |
| Wheelbase | 2884 mm |
DESIGN
BMW is always known for its design and luxury. The all-new iX3 has a front design with a kidney-shaped grille, L-shaped air inlets, and flat adaptive LED headlights. At the back, it has split LED tail lights with a special glass cover and a blue-colored diffuser. The car comes in six different colors. Inside, the electric SUV has sport seats, a three-spoke steering wheel with buttons. And a dashboard with a 12.3-inch digital instrument display and a 12.3-inch touch screen for controls.
POWER AND CHARGING
The all-new iX3 is equipped with an impressive 80 kWh battery pack that can produce a maximum power of 286 hp and a peak torque of 400 Nm. This electric SUV can go from 0 to 100 kmph in just 6.8 seconds and reach a top speed of 180 kmph. When charging, using an 11 kW charger takes approximately 7.5 hours for a full charge. Talking about DC charging, BMW iX3 supports 150 kW DC chargerging can that chargess EV from 0 to 80% in around 32 minutes. On a single charge, the iX3 can cover a maximum distance of up to 460 km. So, range in not a anxiety here for this luxury SUV.
OTHER FEATURES
The luxury electric SUV comes with a wide range of safety and convenience features. For safety, it includes parking function plus, a system to monitor tire pressure, driving assistant professional, adaptive headlights, a warning triangle with a first-aid kit. Also, locking wheel bolts, autonomous emergency braking, evasive steering assist, adaptive cruise control with stop and go, lane centring assist, blind spot monitoring, traffic sign recognition, emergency stop assist, and adaptive high beam are some of the safety features. So, safety is not a issue here for this SUV.
As for convenience, the EV also packs with automatic air conditioning with three zones, a comfort access system, adjustable seat backrests, electric seat adjustment and seat heating, luxurious Vernasca leather-upholstered seats, a panoramic glass roof, a Harman Kardon sound system, gesture control, wireless charging, and more. All these features makes the BMW iX3 one of the best featured EV SUV in Nepal.
PRICE AND AVAILABILITY IN NEPAL
Laxmi Motors made available this luxury electric SUV in six different colors: M Carbon black metallic, Cashmere Silver metallic, Sophisto Grey Brilliant effect metallic, Mineral White metallic, Phytonic Blue metallic, and Piemont Red metallic. The introductory price of BMW iX3 is 2.29 Crores.
| Models | Price in Nepal |
| BMW iX3 (Electric) | Rs 2.29 crore (Introductory Price) |
