From EV Review Ireland.
Put the ultimate electric cruiser to the test with our real-world range review of the all-new BMW iX3 (specifically the xDrive50). We are taking this premium SUV on an intensive 679 km round-trip starting from Lusk in North County Dublin, heading up to Sligo, down to Limerick, and back home. Spanning 8.5 hours of pure driving in typical Irish conditions, find out if the iX3 can back up its dashboard predictions and learn how its massive 108.7 kWh usable battery manages efficiency at full motorway speeds.
Video Chapters
[00:00] Intro: The 675km Real-World Challenge & Trip Setup
[01:55] Leg 1 Update: Dublin to Sligo Efficiency & Navigation Specs
[03:25] Motorway Speeds vs. Real-World Range Projections
[04:12] Leg 2 Update: Sligo to Limerick (6 Hours Driving Analysis)
[05:34] BMW Assisted Driving & Route Adaptation Feedback
[07:25] Charging Stop: Barack Obama Plaza Top-Up & Charging Curve
[08:18] Final Results: Total Driving Time, Total kWh Used & Verdict
Top Features & Test Results of the BMW iX3 xDrive50
Outstanding Real-World Efficiency: Across a demanding 679 km long-haul trip, the iX3 averaged an incredible 16.5 kWh per 100 km [08:24], defying typical heavy SUV expectations without needing to nurse the accelerator.
Massive Battery Capacity: Equipped with a gigantic 108.7 kWh usable battery pack, dividing this by the trip’s efficiency mathematically calculates a massive 659 km real-world driving range on a single charge [09:31].
No-Compromise Highway Driving: The test was conducted using adaptive cruise control matched exactly to the national speed limits (100 km/h and 120 km/h tracks) rather than driving slowly to preserve range [02:28].
Intelligent Route Charging: The built-in BMW navigation dynamically adapts the route’s charging stations based on your real-time driving style, accurately pinpointing the Barack Obama Plaza for a quick 10-minute top-up to finish the loop [05:47].
Impressive Energy Recuperation: The iX3’s multi-level regenerative braking successfully recovered 22.6 kWh of energy back into the battery pack over the course of the day [08:35].
Relaxing Assisted Drive Mode: Designed for long-distance comfort, the Level 2 assisted driving suite easily managed stop-and-go traffic, kept centered in lanes, and actively matched changing speed signs [10:00].
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