BMW Neue Klasse SUV vs Lexus ES EV

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thumb image BMW Neue Klasse SUV US$ 50,000
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thumb image Lexus ES EV US$ 55,000

BASIC INFO

Brand BMW Lexus
Model Neue Klasse SUV (Vision Neue Klasse X / Next-Gen iX3) ES EV (expected ES 350e / ES 500e)
Vehicle Type Electric SUV (Sports Activity Vehicle) Luxury Electric Sedan
Trims To be announced (likely xDrive variants) Base, Luxury, F Sport (expected)
Release Date Late 2025 (production start) 2026 (expected)
Status Upcoming (Concept shown, production pending) Upcoming / Not Yet Released
Made In Debrecen, Hungary (new BMW EV plant) Japan
Body Type SUV (between BMW X3 and X5 size) Sedan
Vehicle Warranty Expected 4 years / 50,000 miles (standard BMW EV warranty) 4 Years / 50,000 miles (Basic) – 8 Years / 100,000 miles (Battery, expected)
Colors To be announced | Ultra White, Caviar Black, Sonic Iridium, Eminent White Pearl, Matador Red, Nightfall Mica

PERFORMANCE

Motor Type BMW 6th-Generation eDrive Electric Motors Dual Permanent Magnet Synchronous (expected
Horsepower 400–500 hp (expected, not officially disclosed) 300 – 400 hp (estimated)
Torque Estimated 500+ Nm 300 – 400 lb-ft (estimated)
Acceleration 4.5–5.0 sec (expected) 5.5 – 6.0 sec (0–60 mph, expected)
Top Speed 130 mph (limited) 130 mph (expected)
Range 400 miles (EPA est.) 350 miles (EPA estimated)
Drivetrain Dual-motor AWD (xDrive) RWD (base) / AWD (higher trims)

BATTERY AND CHARGING

Battery Type Lithium-ion, prismatic cell (BMW Gen6) Lithium-ion (liquid-cooled)
Battery Capacity 100 kWh (est.) 90–100 kWh (expected
Power Consumption 15–17 kWh/100 km (est.) 3.5 mi/kWh (estimated)
Battery Warranty 8 years / 100,000 miles (expected) 8 Years / 100,000 miles
Home Charging Speed 11–22 kW AC 11 kW AC (Level 2)
Supercharging Speed Not confirmed (BMW network + Ionity) 150–200 kW DC Fast Charging (expected)
DC Fast Charging Speed Up to 400 kW 10–80% in ~30 min (expected)
Miles of Range added Per Hour 200 miles in 10 minutes (fast charging) 30 miles (Level 2) / ~200 miles (DC fast charge)
Charging Time 10–80% in ~20 minutes (DC Fast) 10–12 hrs (AC 240V) / ~30 min (fast charge
Charging Connector Type CCS (North America: NACS from 2025 onward) CCS (expected, may transition to NACS in US)
Home Charging Options Wallbox (11–22 kW), Standard outlet Wallbox / Mobile Connector (7–11 kW)
Onboard Charger Power 11 kW standard, 22 kW optional 11 kW

DIMENSION AND WEIGHT

Length 187–190 in (est.) 196 in (4,980 mm)
Width 75 in (est.) 73 in (1,860 mm)
Height 64 in (est.) 57 in (1,450 mm)
Wheelbase 115 in (est.) 113 in (2,870 mm)
Ground Clearance 7.5 in (est.) 5.5 in (140 mm)
Cargo Space 28–60 cu ft (with seats down) 16 cu.ft (expected, with frunk option)
Curb Weight 5,000 lbs (est.) 4,500–4,800 lbs
No. of Doors 5 4
Seating Capacity 5 5

WHEEL AND TIRES

Wheel Type Aerodynamic Alloy Wheels Alloy (multi-spoke)
Wheel Size 20"–22" (expected options) 18" / 19" / 20" (F Sport)
Front Tire 255/45 R20 (est.) 235/45 R18 (expected)
Rear Tire 285/40 R20 (est.) 235/45 R18 (expected)

STEERING AND SUSPENSION

Steering Electric Power Steering Electric Power Steering (EPS)
Transmission Single-speed automatic (EV) Single-Speed Automatic (EV)
Turning Radius 19 ft (est.) 18 ft
Gear Box Single-speed reduction gear Direct Drive (EV)
Front Suspension Adaptive strut (BMW adaptive system) MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension Multi-link independent Multi-Link Independent

TECHNOLOGY AND FEATURES

Autopilot BMW Highway Assistant (semi-autonomous) No (Lexus Teammate Advanced Driver Assist instead)
Navigation System BMW iDrive 10 with AR navigation Standard with Lexus Interface
Adaptive Cruise Control Yes Standard
Climate Control 3-zone automatic climate control Dual-zone / Tri-zone automatic
Auxiliary Auto Input Yes (USB-C) Yes
Over The Air Updates Yes Yes
Keyless Start Yes Yes
Keyless Entry Yes Yes (Push-button + Digital Key expected)
Heated Steering Wheel Yes Yes
Panoramic Sunroof Yes Yes
Apple Car Play Wireless standard Yes
Android Auto Wireless standard Yes
Touchscreen BMW Panoramic Vision + central display 14-inch Lexus Interface display
WiFi & Hotspot Yes Yes
Bluetooth Yes Yes
MP3 Player Yes Yes (integrated media)
No. Of Speakers 12–16 (Harman Kardon / Bowers & Wilkins optional) 10 (standard) / 17 (Mark Levinson Premium Audio)

SAFETY FEATURES

Braking System Regenerative + Hydraulic Regenerative + Hydraulic
Front Brakes Ventilated Disc Ventilated Disc
Rear Brakes Ventilated Disc Ventilated Disc
Brake Assist Yes Yes
Anti Lock Braking System Yes Yes
Automatic Emergency Braking Yes Yes
Power Door Lock Yes Yes
Child Safety Lock Yes Yes
No. Of Airbags 8 10 (expected)
Rear Seat Belt Yes Yes
Auto Parking sensors Yes Yes
Crash Sensor Yes Yes
Ultrasonic Sensors Yes Yes
Multiple Cameras 360° camera system Yes (360° view monitor)
Blind Spot Monitoring Yes Yes
Multi-Terrain Monitor Likely (drive assist modes) Yes
Stability Control Yes Yes (VSC + Traction Control)
Anti Theft Alarm Yes Yes
Power Mirrors Yes Yes
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert Yes Yes
Lane Keeping Assist Yes Yes
Lane Departure Warning Yes Yes
Rear Parking Aid Yes Yes

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