BMW iX3 vs Tesla Model Y
At U.S. average prices the Tesla Model Y costs $61.00 a month to charge and the BMW iX3 $66.60, a difference of $5.59 a month ($67.13 a year). The BMW iX3 fast-charges from 10% to 80% in about 21 minutes, vs 27 for the Tesla Model Y.
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Specs side by side
| BMW iX3 | Tesla Model Y | |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | 50 xDrive | Premium AWD |
| Usable battery | 108.7 kWh | 75 kWh |
| EPA range | 434 mi | 327 mi |
| Efficiency | 25.0 kWh/100 mi | 22.9 kWh/100 mi |
| Max AC charging | 11 kW | 11.5 kW |
| Max DC charging | 400 kW | 250 kW |
| DC 10–80% | about 21 min | about 27 min |
| Full charge at home | $21.93 | $15.13 |
| Per month | $66.60 | $61.00 |
Costs at U.S. average prices, 1,000 mi a month, 80% charged at home. Specs are for the trims shown; other versions differ.
Frequently asked questions
Is the BMW iX3 or the Tesla Model Y cheaper to charge?
At U.S. average prices the Tesla Model Y costs $61.00 a month to charge and the BMW iX3 $66.60, a difference of $5.59 a month ($67.13 a year). Change the state or distance in the comparison above for your own numbers.
Which charges faster, the BMW iX3 or the Tesla Model Y?
The BMW iX3 fast-charges from 10% to 80% in about 21 minutes, vs 27 for the Tesla Model Y. On AC the BMW iX3 takes up to 11 kW and the Tesla Model Y up to 11.5 kW.
Which has more range, the BMW iX3 or the Tesla Model Y?
The BMW iX3 has the longer EPA range: 434 mi vs 327 mi. Expect less in cold weather and at high speed.
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