BMW · 2026iX3 50 xDrive
Leads with up to 620 km of realistic Gulf range.
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METRICBMWiX3 50 xDrive
What matters in the Gulf
Range at 130 km/hThe speed Gulf motorways are actually driven at — not the ~46 km/h of the official test. These figures come from our published model — pack size, rated range, its cycle and body shape — not from a road test.
455 km
Heat Score (of 100)The share of rated range expected to survive a typical 45°C Gulf summer day.
66
EV Gulf Score (of 100)One number blending heat range, charging, value and dealer support — published formula, pure EVs only.
68
V2L (power out in the desert)Run a fridge, lights or a tent aircon straight off the car's battery.
Yes
Ground clearanceSpeed bumps, unpaved compound roads and desert tracks — a real buying criterion here.
175 mm
Markets available
7 markets
Range & efficiency
Official rangeRanked on one WLTP basis. CLTC runs ~13% above WLTP and EPA ~11% below it — comparing the raw figures simply favours whoever tested on the kindest cycle.
805 km (WLTP)
Real Gulf range
620 km
Highway consumptionLower is better. The spread between cars here approaches 2×.
228 Wh/km
Battery
108 kWh
Charging
System voltage800 V means substantially faster charging and a cooler cable.
800 V
Peak DC charging
400 kW
Claimed charge time
21 min
Home (AC) charging
11 kW
Performance
Power
469 hp
Torque
645 Nm
0–100 km/h
4.9s
Top speed
210 km/h
Practicality & size
Seats
5
Body style
SUV
Origin
🇪🇺 European
Boot space
520 L
Frunk
58 L
Length
4,782 mm
Kerb weight
2,285 kg
Ownership
Price from
22,000 KWD
Value kept @ 3 yrsProjected share of price kept after 3 years — same valuation engine and published depreciation method (some brands hold value better).
64%
Vehicle warranty
3 yrs
Battery warranty
8 yrs
“Range at 130 km/h” and “Heat Score” are computed by EV Gulf's published models, not quoted from the manufacturer.