BMW’s new iX3 beat out the competition, driving 485 miles on a single charge, making it the longest-range EV during Motor and NAF’s summer range test. BMW iX3 wins NAF’s EV range test, achieving 485 miles As the first Neue Klasse EV, BMW promised the new iX3 would be a game-changer, delivering a 30% improvement in driving range and 30% faster charging speeds. With orders now open in the US and Europe, the new BMW iX3 is already showing what it’s capable of. During this year’s summer EV range test, held by the Norwegian Automobile Federation (NAF) and Motor Magazine, the BMW iX3 50 xDrive drove further than any other model, achieving a driving range of 485 miles (781 km) on a single charge. Advertisement – scroll for more content While it wasn’t quite enough to top the record of 517 miles (832 km) achieved by the Lucid Air last summer, it’s still slightly higher than its official WLTP range of 478 miles (770 km). Placing second was Lucid’s electric SUV, the Gravity, which achieved …