BMW adds a high-performance version of the iX3 that hits 62 mph in a claimed 3.9 seconds.

If you’re interested in BMW’s new electric compact luxury SUV, but the existing iX3 50 isn’t spicy enough for your tastes, the menu is about to expand to include a high-performance variant that features the brand’s iconic M badge. To be clear, the 2027 BMW iX3 M60 isn’t a full-blown M car. While it’s a step below that tier, it still looks to have the bona fides to get your blood pumping after unplugging it from the charger.

Whereas the iX3 50 xDrive features dual electric motors that send 463 horsepower and 476 pound-feet of torque to all four wheels, the iX3 M60 pushes those figures to 603 ponies and 645 pound-feet. BMW says the increase comes from an enhanced rear-mounted electric motor that features a new stator and a more powerful inverter. Along with a higher max rotor speed, the M60 has a longer gear ratio that enables a top speed of 149 mph (up from 130 mph). BMW claims the mightier iX3 can hit 62 mph in 3.9 seconds—a full second quicker than its less powerful sibling.

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Both the iX3 50 xDrive and M60 xDrive share an 800-volt electrical system, including a 112-kWh battery pack. Likewise, their charging rate peaks at 400 kW, and while the 50 has an EPA-estimated driving range of up to 434 miles, we’ll have to wait a bit to find out how far the M60 can travel on a full charge.

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