BMW iX3 value and depreciation
Known for electric x3 reborn on the neue klasse platform.
Projected value of a new BMW iX3
We class the BMW iX3 as a premium ev in our 12-tier model, which puts its retention at roughly 44% after three years and 30% after five. Battery anxiety, charging doubts and seven-figure prices make premium EVs the steepest depreciators in the country. A few cult EVs beat this curve via overrides.
Retention table
| After | Retained | Retail value | Trade-in |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | 67% | R 1 124 442 | R 989 509 |
| 3 years | 44% | R 748 576 | R 658 747 |
| 5 years | 30% | R 505 210 | R 444 585 |
| 7 years | 21% | R 350 286 | R 308 252 |
| 10 years | 13% | R 216 070 | R 190 142 |
Estimates for a new purchase at R 1 690 000; retail basis, trade-in ≈ 12% under retail.
South Africa first got the iX3 in 2022 as a China-built electric X3, and that car was withdrawn when the new X3 generation arrived. An all-new Neue Klasse iX3 launches locally in the third quarter of 2026 from about R1.69 million. The nameplate is central to BMW's local EV plans.
What used iX3 years are worth today
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iX3 against its rivals
Where the iX3 ranks
BMW iX3: common questions
What is a BMW iX3 worth after 3 years?
A BMW iX3 bought new today for R 1 690 000 is projected to be worth about R 748 576 after three years, which is 44% of its price. A dealer trade-in offer would sit closer to R 658 747.
Does the BMW iX3 hold its value?
We class the BMW iX3 as a premium ev in our 12-tier model, which puts its retention at roughly 44% after three years and 30% after five. Battery anxiety, charging doubts and seven-figure prices make premium EVs the steepest depreciators in the country. A few cult EVs beat this curve via overrides.
What does a used BMW iX3 cost?
As a guide: a 2024 model is worth about R 818 677 retail today, while a 2022 model sits around R 496 414. Condition, mileage and spec move real prices by 10% or more either way.
What would a BMW iX3 cost per month?
Financing a new BMW iX3 at R 1 690 000 over 72 months at 11.75% with a 10% deposit comes to roughly R 29 538 per month before bank fees and insurance.
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All figures are modelled estimates for planning, not offers or valuations. Data reviewed 2026.