BMW’s new EV crossover is small, slippery, and not coming to America
BMW unveiled the all-new iX2 xDrive30 today, an EV that shares its platform with the second-generation X2. It’s promising 259-279 miles of WLTP range on a 64.8kWh battery, a 5.6-second 0-100km/h (62 mph) time, and 313 hp / 364 lb-ft of total system output from the AWD motors. Both the car and the battery will be manufactured in Regensburg, Germany. A global launch is set to begin in March 2024, though the compact EV crossover will not be coming to the US. BMW announced that the iX2 was coming earlier this year.
| BMW iX2 xDrive30 | |
| Range (WLPT) | 259-279 miles (417-449 km) |
| Battery | 64.8kWh (usable) lithium-ion |
| Max charge speed (DC, AC) | 130kW (DC), 11kW (AC) |
| Drive configuration | Dual-motor AWD |
| 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) | 5.6 seconds |
| Top speed | 111 mph (180 km/h) |
| Power / torque | 316 hp / 364 lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 4,617 lb. (2,095 kg) |
| Drag | 0.25 Cd |
The coupe-like silhouette offers a sleek roofline and impressively low wind resistance, at 0.25 Cd — identical to most trim levels of its i4 electric sedan. Rear headroom probably won’t be a strong point for the iX2 with its low 1,560 mm (61.4 inches) profile, but it rarely is on these compact CUVs. It’s probably better to think of the iX2 as a lifted hatchback, not a small SUV.
Charging isn’t terribly quick — BMW claims a maximum of 130kW DC, though the small-ish battery means that a DC fast charger can get the iX2 from 10-80% capacity in just under 30 minutes. Given the iX2 will be marketed near the bottom of the Bavarian automaker’s portfolio (BMW hasn’t announced any pricing yet), this could be a cost management decision. The onboard AC charger peaks at 11kW, and BMW says that should get you from 0-100% in around six-and-a-half hours.
Despite its relatively modest battery, the iX2 weighs in a bit above 4,600 pounds (2,095 kg according to BMW’s press release), notably more than, say, the much larger Tesla Model Y Long Range (4,363 pounds), but still pretty competitive when compared to the similarly sized Mercedes EQA (also not available in the US). Like most of BMW’s EVs to date, the total system output is impressively high given the iX2’s compact positioning, and this little CUV will hopefully offer some of the enthusiast driving DNA that the brand’s i4 sedan has been lauded for.
BMW is already signaling that another powertrain trim level for the iX2 is planned, launching in the summer of 2024. There’s no indication if this will be a more or less powerful variant, though it’s easy to see that things could go either way here, with a faster M edition or perhaps a cheaper single-motor drive system.
Electrek’s Take
Why isn’t the iX2 coming to the US? Likely because this size class doesn’t command a lot of the sales volume in America. Even many ICE brands have struggled to move subcompact SUVs and CUVs in a country where the Cadillac Escalade sells nearly as many units as the BMW 3-series. And without pricing, it’s difficult to say how competitive the iX2 would really be in such a landscape.
In Europe (and many other global markets), there’s far more demand in the subcompact segment. Parking and street space are at a premium, and customers tend to be more comfortable with a smaller vehicle.
Still, the idea of a quick, nimble crossover is enticing. After all, it really is just a lifted hatchback in any meaningful sense, and it’s likely a lot more fun way to get around in than the oversized land barges many Americans tend not to need anyway.
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Kia is extending one of its biggest promotions yet, knocking over $10,000 off every EV in its lineup.
Kia knocks $10,000 off EV models
Who said electric vehicles would get more expensive after the $7,500 federal tax credit ended? Kia must not have gotten the memo.
Last month, Kia launched a new promotion, offering a $10,000 customer cash discount for all EVs, including the EV6, EV9, and Niro EV. The discount knocks nearly 25% off MSRP on Kia’s cheapest model, the Niro EV. On the entry-level EV6, it’s 23% off MSRP, while $10,000 off the EV9 is about an 18% discount.
The discounts ended on December 1, but Kia has extended them for at least another month. During its Season of New Tradition sales event, Kia is now offering even more savings.
The 2025 Kia EV6 and Niro EV are now eligible for up to $11,000 in customer cash, including a $10,000 cash back offer and a $1,000 retail bonus cash discount.
If you’re looking for something a little bigger, the 2026 EV9, Kia’s three-row electric SUV, is available with up to $10,500 in bonus cash.
If you choose to finance, Kia is offering 0% APR for up to 72 months, plus $3,500 APR Bonus Cash on the EV6 and Niro EV. The larger EV9 is available with 0% APR for up to 60 months with a $3,000 APR Bonus Cash offer.
The 2025 Kia Niro EV and EV6 are available to lease, starting at $209 and $309 per month for 24 months. The 2026 EV9 is listed with monthly leases starting at $419.
The new sales event comes after Hyundai extended its EV promotions, keeping the IONIQ 5 as one of the most affordable EV leases in the US, starting at just $189 per month.
Kia’s Seasons of New Traditions sales event runs until January 2, 2026. Some deals may vary by region. You can see offers near you by using the links at the bottom.
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New Holland’s already excellent C314 mini track loader is even better for 2026 thanks to the debut of a new, all electric version that offers quiet, low maintenance, and emission-free running for round-the-clock operation.
State and federal governments may still be hashing out emissions laws and ZEV requirements, but it’s the municipal governments that write quiet our laws and noise ordinances, and it’s those laws that construction crews are struggling to work around as they bid for lucrative urban jobs. New Holland understands those construction customers’ needs, and its new C314X Electric mini track loader (announced at last month’s Agritechnica) is designed specifically for them.
“We launched the C314 two years ago, and it has become known for its excellent features,” says Francesca Asteggiano, Europe Construction Brands. “Today, we’re developing an electric version to meet growing demand for quieter, more compact machines — reinforcing our commitment to sustainability and innovation.”
C314X Electric
New Holland’s C314X Electric is designed and built in-house as the zero-emission evolution of the diesel-powered C314, and is powered by a 23.5 kWh li-ion battery that sends power to three electric motors — two drive motors and a single hydraulic motor for the boom.
The company says the new C314X has a rated operating capacity that matches the diesel unit at 460 kg (~1014 lbs.) and a hinge pin height of 2.2 m (~7.2 ft.).
Though still “just a prototype” at this point, CASE and New Holland products have a history of making it to production. If when it does, company reps say it will be available in two undercarriage configurations, a “narrow track” version 890 mm wide that can fit through garden gates and man doors, and wide track version 1026 mm wide for heavier duty outdoor and agricultural work.
The stand-on machine uses controls that will be familiar to any mini loader operator — especially those with experience behind the controls of the diesel C314 — and all the implements and attachments that work on the diesel version bolt up to the C314X Electric, making it ideal (the company says) for livestock and horticultural farmers, landscape contractors and residential construction operations, thanks to multiple compatible attachments to ensure full versatility to dig, load, drill, and more.
Stay tuned for pricing and availability, likely set to be announced during ConExpo 2026.
SOURCE | IMAGES: New Holland.
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