en.Wedoany.com Reported - The new BMW all-electric SUV iX3 50 xDrive has a starting price of $61,500, which is $14,000 less than the BMW iX, with a range of 434 miles, and will enter the US market in September. This model is equipped with the sixth-generation BMW eDrive technology and an 800-volt architecture, supporting DC fast charging of up to 400 kW, allowing approximately 185 miles of range to be added in 10 minutes.
In the first quarter of 2025, sales of the gasoline-powered BMW X3 in the US totaled 17,767 units, while the iX only sold 1,788 units, a gap of nearly tenfold. In comparison, during the first quarter of 2025, X3 sales were 11,235 units and iX sales were 3,626 units, a ratio of approximately three to one. The pricing strategy of the new iX3 is narrowing this gap—its starting price is $5,000 cheaper than the equivalent gasoline-powered BMW X3, but nearly $14,000 less than the iX.
The BMW iX3 also has a clear advantage in range. The iX has a range rating between 283 and 312 miles, while the iX3 achieves 434 miles. Additionally, with 400 kW fast charging capability, drivers can gain approximately 185 miles of range in just 10 minutes. The vehicle also features an 800-volt architecture, efficient electric motors, and cylindrical batteries with higher energy density, resulting in a 40% reduction in energy loss, a 10% weight reduction, and a 20% decrease in manufacturing costs compared to fifth-generation eDrive technology.
The 2027 BMW iX3 50 xDrive will enter the US market in September and is now available for pre-order. BMW states that even at the starting price, the iX3 comes standard with features such as BMW Panoramic Vision, a free-cut central display, Driving Assistant Plus, adaptive cruise control with steering assist, and class-leading driving dynamics enabled by the "Heart of Joy" super brain.
Demand for the BMW iX3 is very strong in the European market, and it is expected to achieve considerable sales in the US. BMW's electrified sales share currently stands at 10.9%, compared to Cadillac's 28.3% for the same metric.
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