All-electric retractable towbar ORIS_E3 – for the BMW iX3
18. June 2026
We are continuing to expand the vehicle coverage for our ORIS_E3: the all-electric retractable towbar is now also available as a retrofit solution for the BMW iX3 (G01, F97, G01).
With ORIS_E3, ACPS Automotive brings OE expertise to the aftermarket. The system is already available for various BMW models, including the BMW 5 Series, the BMW 3 Series, the BMW X3 and the BMW X4. The latest additions further strengthen the ORIS portfolio for modern premium vehicles and electrified mobility.
Developed for workshops and discerning customers, ORIS_E3 combines high product quality, safety, convenience and precision workmanship.
It is supplied as a complete set including control units, a vehicle-specific wiring harness, detailed installation and operating instructions, and a pre-installed 13-pin wiring harness with vehicle-specific connectors.
The company
ACPS Automotive Services GmbH is part of ACPS Automotive GmbH. With more than 65 years of experience and over 2,200 employees and 4 plants, ACPS Automotive today is the technology and market leader in towbars for cars, SUVs and vans in Europe. More than 140 patents are proving the company’s strength to innovate, which plays a key role in shaping technological progress in the towbar sector.
As a developer and manufacturer of transport solution technologies, ACPS Automotive sets standards at its headquarters in Germany and in its ten locations worldwide. All leading car manufacturers trust in the innovative towing solutions under the brand ORIS. The company transfers its expertise from the original equipment to its innovative and safe solutions to the independent spare parts trade and the independent workshop (Aftermarket). ORIS towbars provide an especially safe and convenient connection between vehicles and caravans, bicycle carriers, boat and horse trailers in the private and commercial sector. The ORIS brand has always been known for its high-quality products with special unique selling propositions. Unique selling propositions such as the patented FIX4BIKE®-system or the first all-electric retractable towbar for retrofitting, ORIS_E3.
ACPS Automotive was established in 1955 near Stuttgart, Germany, and is known in Europe under the ORIS brand. Annual sales of around €440 million were generated in 2024.
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Silviya Tzoneva
ACPS Automotive Services GmbH
Advanced Carrier and Protection Systems
Regioparkring 1
41199 Mönchengladbach
Deutschland