IEThe Irish Times
New BMW iX3 proves there’s life and joy in electric driving
With standout handling, rapid charging and real-world range, this is the EV that feels most like a BMW
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- Publisher
- The Irish Times
- Country
- Ireland
- Source published
- 01 Apr 2026, 01:20 UTC
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- Byline
- Michael McAleer
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With standout handling, rapid charging and real-world range, this is the EV that feels most like a BMW
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New BMW iX3 proves there’s life and joy in electric driving
With standout handling, rapid charging and real-world range, this is the EV that feels most like a BMW
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- #4726
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