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BMW iX3 or Tesla Model Y?

What are the main differences between the BMW iX3 and the Tesla Model Y?

Per model, the figures across all versions: the from-price of the cheapest version and the span of the rest. A dash means no official source confirms the value.

BMW iX3

From-price
€62,592 (valid from 1 November 2026)
Body type
SUV
Powertrain
Electric
Range (WLTP)
551–806 km
Power
235–345 kW
Fast charging 10-80 % (quickest version)
21 min
Boot space
520 litres
Euro NCAP
5 of 5 stars (2026)
Versions in the price list
3

Tesla Model Y

From-price
€40,990 (according to EV Database, checked on 26-10-2026)
Body type
SUV
Powertrain
Electric
Range (WLTP)
534–657 km
Power
220–461 kW
Fast charging 10-80 % (quickest version)
not confirmed in an official source
Boot space
420 litres (ANWB measurement)
Euro NCAP
5 of 5 stars (2025)
Versions in the price list
5

How do the versions of the BMW iX3 and the Tesla Model Y compare?

The cheapest version of each model side by side, plus the version our review calls the best pick when that is a different one. Rows where the values differ are marked “differs”.

Comparison of BMW iX3 BMW iX3 40, Tesla Model Y Model Y Achterwielaandrijving (Standard): price, specifications and computed costs
FeatureBMW iX3 BMW iX3 40Tesla Model Y Model Y Achterwielaandrijving (Standard)
Price
List pricediffersBrand price list, date with each price. Source: BMW Group Nederland, 1 November 2026; EV Database, consulted 26 October 2026€62,592Drive-away price: includes the delivery costs · valid from 1 November 2026€40,990Prijs Nederland zoals getoond in het EV Database NL-overzicht (oktober 2026, 'Bestelbaar sinds augustus 2026'); de pagina vermeldt niet wat de prijs omvat, en EV Database toont dezelfde € 40.990 ook voor de vorige uitvoering ('Uit productie (oktober 2025 - augustus 2026)'). Officiële Tesla Prijslijst January 2026 noemde voor 'STANDARD - Achterwielaandrijving' € 39.990 als consumentenadviesprijs inclusief bpm, 21% btw, bestemmings- en documentatiekosten € 980 en verwijderingsbijdrage € 20; ANWB (28-01-2026) en EV Update (04-02-2026) noemen ook € 39.990. Autoreview (s31, 02-05-2026) meldt: "Deze week zijn alle uitvoeringen van de Tesla Model Y 1000 euro duurder geworden. Met als gevolg dat de instapversie van 39.990 euro voortaan 40.990 euro moet kosten."; een exacte dag van de verhoging is niet gevonden. · according to EV Database, checked on 26-10-2026
Fiscal value (company-car tax)differsList price incl. VAT and BPM. Source: BMW Group Nederland, 1 November 2026; EV Database, consulted 26 October 2026€61,181not confirmed in an official source
Specifications
PowertrainFrom the version’s price list. Source: BMW Group Nederland, 1 November 2026; EV Database, consulted 26 October 2026Electric, Rear-wheel driveElectric, Rear-wheel drive
PowerdiffersSource: BMW Group Nederland, consulted 26 October 2026; RDW Open Data, consulted 26 October 2026235 kW (320 hp)220 kW (299 hp)
0-100 km/hdiffersSource: BMW Group Nederland, consulted 26 October 2026; EV Update, 10 October 20255.9 s7.2 s
Range or consumption (WLTP)differsSource: BMW Group Nederland, 1 November 2026; RDW Open Data, consulted 26 October 2026571–645 km15.7–17.7 kWh/100 km534 km13.1 kWh/100 km
Battery capacity (net)differsSource: BMW Group Nederland, 1 November 2026; EV Update, 10 October 202582.6 kWh60 kWh
AC chargingSource: BMW Group Nederland, consulted 26 October 2026; EV Update, 10 October 202511 kW11 kW
DC fast charging (max.)differsSource: BMW Group Nederland, consulted 26 October 2026; ANWB, 28 January 2026300 kW175 kW
Fast charging 10-80 %differsSource: BMW Group Nederland, consulted 26 October 202621 minnot confirmed in an official source
Kerb weightdiffersSource: BMW Group Nederland, consulted 26 October 2026; RDW Open Data, consulted 26 October 20262,160 kg1,981 kg
Towing capacity (braked)differsSource: BMW Group Nederland, consulted 26 October 2026; RDW Open Data, consulted 26 October 20262,000 kg1,600 kg
Boot spacediffersSource: BMW Group Nederland, consulted 26 October 2026; ANWB, 7 November 2025520 l420 l
Dimensions (l × w × h)differsSource: BMW Group Nederland, consulted 26 October 2026; RDW Open Data, consulted 26 October 20264,782 × 1,895 × 1,635 mm4,790 × 1,920 × 1,620 mm
Euro NCAPdiffersEuro NCAP, with the test year. Source: Euro NCAP, 8 July 2026; Euro NCAP, 19 November 20255 of 5 stars (2026)5 of 5 stars (2025)
Costs (computed)
Company-car tax per month (gross)differsComputed: 2026 rules (Belastingdienst), first admission 2026-10-27, no income, on the fiscal value above. Source: BMW Group Nederland, 1 November 2026; EV Database, consulted 26 October 2026€1,022€12,260 a year on €61,181not confirmed in an official source
Road tax per quarterdiffersComputed: 2026 rates on kerb weight (Belastingdienst, since 1 July 2026), lowest to highest province. Source: BMW Group Nederland, consulted 26 October 2026; RDW Open Data, consulted 26 October 2026€290 – €317all provinces, 2026€252 – €276all provinces, 2026
Electricity or fuel per 100 kmdiffersComputed: WLTP consumption (highest value) × home 2026-09 (electricity) or Euro95 2026-10-19 (CBS). Source: BMW Group Nederland, 1 November 2026; RDW Open Data, consulted 26 October 2026€4.5917.7 kWh/100 km€3.4013.1 kWh/100 km

When do you choose the BMW iX3 and when the Tesla Model Y?

Choose the BMW iX3 if…

  • You want a roomy electric SUV with a WLTP range of 571 km or more.
  • You expect to fast-charge regularly: 10 to 80 percent takes a minimum of 21 minutes.
  • You need to tow up to 2,000 kg (braked).
  • You are comfortable operating the car through a large screen.

From our review of the BMW iX3

Choose the Tesla Model Y if…

  • You want a roomy electric SUV: ANWB measured 420 litres of boot space with the rear seats up and also mentions a front boot.
  • You regularly tow a trailer or caravan: RDW lists 1,600 kg braked towing capacity for all versions.
  • You drive many kilometres and value low energy use: 131 to 162 Wh/km according to RDW, depending on the version.
  • Price matters to you: the entry version starts at € 40,990 (EV Database, checked on 26 October 2026).

From our review of the Tesla Model Y

These lists come from our own review of each model (compiled with the help of AI from the sources listed, facts checked automatically; we have not driven the cars). They are not a verdict on which of the two is better.

What do the BMW iX3 and the Tesla Model Y cost per month?

Example scenario: 5 years, 15,000 km a year, the cheapest version of each

In an example scenario of 5 years and 15,000 km a year, the BMW iX3 costs per month: electricity about €57 (WLTP consumption 17.7 kWh/100 km, €0.26 per kWh (home, CBS 2026-09)) and road tax €106 – €116 depending on the province, together €164 – €174 a month. That excludes depreciation, interest, insurance and maintenance.

In an example scenario of 5 years and 15,000 km a year, the Tesla Model Y costs per month: electricity about €43 (WLTP consumption 13.1 kWh/100 km, €0.26 per kWh (home, CBS 2026-09)) and road tax €92 – €101 depending on the province, together €135 – €144 a month. That excludes depreciation, interest, insurance and maintenance.

Monthly costs of the BMW iX3 and the Tesla Model Y in the example scenario
ModelElectricity or fuelRoad taxTogether (excl. depreciation, insurance, maintenance)
BMW iX3BMW iX3 40€57€106 – €116€164 – €174
Tesla Model YModel Y Achterwielaandrijving (Standard)€43€92 – €101€135 – €144

Not included: depreciation, interest, insurance and maintenance (those depend on you); a missing consumption or weight shows as a dash.

Are there used BMW iX3 or Tesla Model Y cars for sale?

Frequently asked questions

What do the BMW iX3 and the Tesla Model Y cost?

The BMW iX3 costs from €62,592 (valid from 1 November 2026) and the Tesla Model Y from €40,990 (according to EV Database, checked on 26-10-2026).

Which goes further, the BMW iX3 or the Tesla Model Y?

According to WLTP the BMW iX3 manages 551–806 km and the Tesla Model Y 534–657 km. The BMW iX3 goes the furthest.

How big is the boot of the BMW iX3 and the Tesla Model Y?

The boot of the BMW iX3 holds 520 litres and the Tesla Model Y 420 litres (ANWB measurement). The measuring methods differ, so the figures are not like for like.

How safe are the BMW iX3 and the Tesla Model Y according to Euro NCAP?

The BMW iX3 scored 5 of 5 stars (2026 test) and the Tesla Model Y 5 of 5 stars (2025 test). The test years differ.

Where can you read more about the BMW iX3 and the Tesla Model Y?

Other comparisons

Sources

  1. RDW Open Data: Gekentekende voertuigen: BMW personenauto's per handelsbenaming, nieuw in NL 2026 (data t/m 2026-10-24) (checked on 26 October 2026)
  2. RDW Open Data: Gekentekende voertuigen: zitplaatsen, min. massa rijklaar en min. catalogusprijs per handelsbenaming (BMW, nieuw 2026) (checked on 26 October 2026)
  3. BMW Group Nederland: Prijslijst BMW iX3 (NA5) november 2026 (ingaande 1 november 2026, versie 1) (document date 1 November 2026, checked on 26 October 2026)
  4. BMW Group Nederland: BMW iX3 (NA5): Technische Gegevens, Maten & Motoren (checked on 26 October 2026)
  5. Euro NCAP: BMW iX3 2026 - Euro NCAP assessment (document date 8 July 2026, checked on 26 October 2026)
  6. RDW Open Data: Gekentekende voertuigen: nieuwe Tesla personenauto's 2026 YTD per handelsbenaming (checked on 26 October 2026)
  7. RDW Open Data: Gekentekende voertuigen: Tesla Model 3/Model Y nieuw geregistreerd vanaf 2026-06-01, per kenteken (massa, maten, trekgewicht, zitplaatsen, topsnelheid; laagst geprijsde exemplaren per variant/uitvoering gebruikt) (checked on 26 October 2026)
  8. RDW Open Data: Gekentekende voertuigen brandstof (join op kenteken uit s5): netto_max_vermogen_elektrisch, elektrisch_verbruik_enkel_elektrisch_wltp, actie_radius_enkel_elektrisch_wltp (checked on 26 October 2026)
  9. Tesla: Tesla Prijslijst 2026 (PDF, gedrukt 'PRIJSLIJST January 2026'; HTTP Last-Modified 2026-01-09) (document date 9 January 2026, checked on 26 October 2026)
  10. EV Update: Tesla Model Y Premium concurreert nog scherp qua prijs, maar er is meer dan dat (document date 29 May 2026, checked on 26 October 2026)
  11. EV Update: Tesla Model Y Standard officieel bevestigd voor Nederland: dit zijn de prijzen en specificaties (document date 10 October 2025, checked on 26 October 2026)
  12. EV Update: Tesla Model Y Standard nu ook met Long Range en 657 km WLTP (document date 9 January 2026, checked on 26 October 2026)
  13. EV Database: EV Database Nederland: overzicht elektrische auto's (Tesla-rijen: status, bereik, verbruik, accu, prijs) (checked on 26 October 2026)
  14. Euro NCAP: Tesla Model Y 2025 safety rating (rating published 2025-11-19) (document date 19 November 2025, checked on 26 October 2026)
  15. ANWB: Tesla Model Y I 1e facelift - Auto Testrapport (78.4 kWh Premium Long Range RWD) (document date 7 November 2025, checked on 26 October 2026)
  16. ANWB: Tesla Model Y I 1e facelift - Auto Review (62.5 kWh Standard RWD) (document date 28 January 2026, checked on 26 October 2026)
  17. ANWB: Vergelijk Tesla Model Y Standard & Volkswagen ID.3 Limited Edition (document date 30 January 2026, checked on 26 October 2026)

Is a value missing? Then we could not confirm it in an official source. Read how we work.