BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse) vs Lotus Eletre
The BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse) leads on range (EPA) and fast-charge peak. The Lotus Eletre leads on 0–62 mph.
SUV
2027 BMW iX3 50 xDrive (20 inch Summer Tires)
1 of 12 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked May 7, 2026
91/100#3 of 80 · Everyday
SUV
Lotus Eletre S
1 of 4 versions
Advertised price, new, US
checked Aug 12, 2026
80/100#40 of 281 · Everyday
BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse) is cheaper by $168,400
Who's ahead - and by how much?
iX3 (Neue Klasse)BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse)Lotus EletreLotus Eletre
- Range (EPA)- best on this row+148 mi· 52%
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+50 kW· 14%
- 0–62 mphlower is better- best on this row0.4 s quicker· 8%
- Cargo space- best on this row+5.9 cu ft· 32%
- Power- best on this row+105 kW· 30%
- Efficiencylower is better- best on this row18.2 kWh/100 mi faster· 39%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse) | Lotus Eletre |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | - best on this row | |
| Range (WLTP) | - best on this row | |
| Efficiency lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Battery | ||
| Battery (gross) | no data | |
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | - best on this row | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | version not named | |
| Full charge at 240 V lower is better | no data | |
| AC charging | - best on this row | |
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | - best on this row | |
| 0–60 mph lower is better | no data | |
| Power | - best on this row | |
| Torque | - best on this row | |
| Top speed | version: ELETRE | |
| Drive | ||
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Front trunk | - best on this row | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | ||
| Weight | ||
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | ||
| Cell chemistry | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | ||
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | no data | |
Which one suits you?
Pick the BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse) if
Score by category
out of 100
BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse)Lotus Eletre
Range
10083Charging
9066Performance
8893Practicality
7589
How much is each in the US?
BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse)
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked May 7, 2026 - Price checked May 7, 2026 - it may be out of date
press.bmwgroup.com- iX3 50 xDrive
- $61,500
Lotus Eletre
Advertised price, new, US
checked Aug 12, 2026 - Price checked Aug 12, 2026 - it may be out of date
lotuscars.com- CARBON
- $229,900
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse)iX3 (Neue Klasse)
Range (EPA)
- Leader
- BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse)
- BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse)
- 434 miEPA
- Lotus Eletre
- 286 miEPA
- Ahead by
- 148 mi
Which charges faster?
10–80% charge
- BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse)
- 21 min
- Lotus Eletre
- 20 minversion not named
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse)
- BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse)
- 400 kW
- Lotus Eletre
- 350 kW
- Ahead by
- 50 kW
Which is quicker?
Lotus EletreLotus Eletre
0–62 mph
- Leader
- Lotus Eletre
- BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse)
- 4.9 s
- Lotus Eletre
- 4.5 s
- Ahead by
- 0.4 s
Which is cheaper to buy?
BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse)iX3 (Neue Klasse)
Price (from, new)
- Leader
- BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse)
- BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse)
- Lotus Eletre
- Ahead by
- $168,400
Where next
Compare with others
BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse) vs
Where the numbers come from
Checked Aug 16, 2026 · 37 sources
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