Chinese Electric Vehicle Market News

The new BMW iX3 electric crossover applied for a sales license in China. It will be locally assembled by the BMW-Brilliance joint venture in Northern China with a 103-mm stretched body and components from local suppliers.

CarNewsChina spotted the BMW iX3 in China during road tests in August 2025. A few months later, the German automaker revealed plans to launch this SUV with an extended wheelbase in China in 2026. This version was revealed in official images, getting ready for the official premiere at the Beijing Auto Show 2026. On April 9, the China-made iX3 applied for a sales license, getting a green light for mass production.