EV Comparison

Comparing 2 vehicles

Price and Availability

BMW iX3 50 xDrive (MY26)
BMW iX3
50 xDrive
(MY26)
Tesla Model Y Premium AWD (Juniper)
Tesla Model Y
Premium AWD
(Juniper)
Price from£58,755£51,990
Electric Car Grant appliedN/AN/A
AvailabilityAvailable to orderAvailable to order
Available to order fromSeptember 2025October 2025
Available to order to--
Price shown is the last known or estimated On The Road price:
it includes VAT, first year VED, vehicle first registration fee, number plates and delivery. It also includes the Electric Car Grant if applicable.

Real Range

BMW iX3 50 xDrive (MY26)
BMW iX3
50 xDrive
(MY26)
Tesla Model Y Premium AWD (Juniper)
Tesla Model Y
Premium AWD
(Juniper)
City - Cold Weather375 mi285 mi*
City - Mild Weather565 mi430 mi*
Highway - Cold Weather285 mi210 mi*
Highway - Mild Weather365 mi275 mi*
Combined - Cold Weather330 mi245 mi*
Combined - Mild Weather450 mi340 mi*
Indication of real-world range in several situations. Cold weather: 'worst-case' based on -10°C and use of heating. Mild weather: 'best-case' based on 23°C and no use of A/C. For 'Highway' figures a constant speed of 70 mph is assumed. The actual range will depend on speed, style of driving, weather and route conditions.
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Performance

BMW iX3 50 xDrive (MY26)
BMW iX3
50 xDrive
(MY26)
Tesla Model Y Premium AWD (Juniper)
Tesla Model Y
Premium AWD
(Juniper)
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph4.9 sec4.8 sec
Top Speed130 mph125 mph
Total Power345 kW (463 hp)378 kW (507 hp)
Total Torque476 lb-ft364 lb-ft
DriveAWDAWD

Long Distance Suitability

BMW iX3 50 xDrive (MY26)
BMW iX3
50 xDrive
(MY26)
Tesla Model Y Premium AWD (Juniper)
Tesla Model Y
Premium AWD
(Juniper)
Star Rating
First Leg Distance288 mi217 mi
Second Leg Distance190 mi129 mi
Total Distance478 mi345 mi
First Leg Duration4h 13min3h 11min
Second Leg Duration2h 47min1h 53min
Total Duration7h 15min5h 19min
The 'long distance suitability' is a 5-star rating that indicates how suitable a vehicle is for long trips. The rating is based on the 1-Stop Range: the total distance a vehicle can cover with one charging stop of 15 minutes.

Battery

BMW iX3 50 xDrive (MY26)
BMW iX3
50 xDrive
(MY26)
Tesla Model Y Premium AWD (Juniper)
Tesla Model Y
Premium AWD
(Juniper)
Nominal Capacity115.0 kWh*82.0 kWh*
Useable Capacity108.7 kWh79.0 kWh*
Battery TypeLithium-ionLithium-ion
Cathode MaterialNMCNMC
Number of CellsNo DataNo Data
Pack ConfigurationNo DataNo Data
Architecture800 V400 V
Nominal Voltage699 VNo Data
Warranty PeriodNo Data8 years
Warranty MileageNo Data120,000 mi
Form FactorCylindricalCylindrical
Name / ReferenceNo DataLG 5M

Charging

BMW iX3 50 xDrive (MY26)
BMW iX3
50 xDrive
(MY26)
Tesla Model Y Premium AWD (Juniper)
Tesla Model Y
Premium AWD
(Juniper)

Home / Destination

Charge PortType 2Type 2
Port LocationRight Side - RearLeft Side - Rear
Charge Power †11 kW AC11 kW AC
Charge Time (0-100%)11h45m8h30m
Charge Speed †34 mph35 mph

Home / Destination (Optional)

Charge Power †22 kW AC
Charge Time (0-100%)6 hours
Charge Speed †67 mph

Rapid Charging

Charge PortCCSCCS
Port LocationRight Side - RearLeft Side - Rear
Charge Power (max)400 kW DC250 kW DC
Charge Power (10-80%)230 kW DC125 kW DC
Charge Time21 min28 min
Charge Speed780 mph440 mph
Autocharge SupportedNo DataYes

Plug & Charge

Plug & Charge SupportedYesNo
Supported ProtocolISO 15118-2 & -20-

Battery Preconditioning

Preconditioning PossibleYesYes
Automatically using NavigationYesYes
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Bidirectional Charging (V2X / BPT)

BMW iX3 50 xDrive (MY26)
BMW iX3
50 xDrive
(MY26)
Tesla Model Y Premium AWD (Juniper)
Tesla Model Y
Premium AWD
(Juniper)

Vehicle-to-Load (V2L)

V2L SupportedYesNo
Max. Output Power3.7 kW AC-
Exterior Outlet(s)1 x Type 2 (Adapter)-
Interior Outlet(s)--

Vehicle-to-Home (V2H)

V2H via AC SupportedNoNo
Max. Output Power--
V2H via DC SupportedYesNo
Max. Output Power11 kW DC-

Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G)

V2G via AC SupportedNoNo
Max. Output Power--
V2G via DC SupportedYesNo
Max. Output Power11 kW DC-

Energy Consumption

BMW iX3 50 xDrive (MY26)
BMW iX3
50 xDrive
(MY26)
Tesla Model Y Premium AWD (Juniper)
Tesla Model Y
Premium AWD
(Juniper)

EVDB Real Range

Range390 mi295 mi*
Vehicle Consumption279 Wh/mi268 Wh/mi*
CO2 Emissions0 g/km0 g/km

WLTP Ratings (TEL)

Range500 mi373 mi
Rated Consumption243 Wh/mi256 Wh/mi
Vehicle Consumption217 Wh/mi212 Wh/mi
CO2 Emissions0 g/km0 g/km

WLTP Ratings (TEH)

Range422 mi
Rated Consumption288 Wh/miNo Data
Vehicle Consumption258 Wh/miNo Data
CO2 Emissions0 g/km0 g/km
TEL = Test Energy Low | TEH = Test Energy High
Rated = official figures as published by manufacturer. Rated consumption and fuel equivalency figures include charging losses.
Vehicle = calculated battery energy consumption used by the vehicle for propulsion and on-board systems.

Real Energy Consumption

BMW iX3 50 xDrive (MY26)
BMW iX3
50 xDrive
(MY26)
Tesla Model Y Premium AWD (Juniper)
Tesla Model Y
Premium AWD
(Juniper)
City - Cold Weather290 Wh/mi277 Wh/mi *
City - Mild Weather192 Wh/mi184 Wh/mi *
Highway - Cold Weather381 Wh/mi376 Wh/mi *
Highway - Mild Weather298 Wh/mi287 Wh/mi *
Combined - Cold Weather329 Wh/mi322 Wh/mi *
Combined - Mild Weather242 Wh/mi232 Wh/mi *
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Safety (Euro NCAP)

BMW iX3 50 xDrive (MY26)
BMW iX3
50 xDrive
(MY26)
Tesla Model Y Premium AWD (Juniper)
Tesla Model Y
Premium AWD
(Juniper)
Rating YearNo Data2025
Safety RatingNo Data
Adult OccupantNo Data91%
Child OccupantNo Data93%
Vulnerable Road UsersNo Data86%
Safety AssistNo Data92%

Dimensions and Weight

BMW iX3 50 xDrive (MY26)
BMW iX3
50 xDrive
(MY26)
Tesla Model Y Premium AWD (Juniper)
Tesla Model Y
Premium AWD
(Juniper)
Length4782 mm4790 mm
Width1895 mm1982 mm
Width with mirrors2093 mm2129 mm
Height1635 mm1624 mm
Wheelbase2897 mm2890 mm
Weight Unladen (EU)2360 kg2072 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVWR)2825 kg2517 kg
Max. Payload540 kg520 kg
Cargo Volume520 L854 L
Cargo Volume Max1750 L2138 L
Cargo Volume Frunk58 L117 L
Roof Load75 kg75 kg
Tow Hitch PossibleYesYes
Towing Weight Unbraked750 kg750 kg
Towing Weight Braked2000 kg1600 kg
Vertical Load Max80 kg72 kg

Miscellaneous

BMW iX3 50 xDrive (MY26)
BMW iX3
50 xDrive
(MY26)
Tesla Model Y Premium AWD (Juniper)
Tesla Model Y
Premium AWD
(Juniper)
Seats5 people7 people
IsofixYes, 2 seatsYes, 2 seats
Turning Circle12.1 m12.1 m
PlatformBMW Neue KlasseTesla 3/Y
EV Dedicated PlatformYesYes
Car BodySUVSUV
SegmentDD
Roof RailsNoNo
Heat pump (HP)YesYes
HP Standard EquipmentYesYes
* = estimated value. Average energy consumption and range based on moderate drive style and climate. Real-life values may differ significantly. Pricing information might not be actual for some regions. No rights can be derived from the information on this site.
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