Bmw Prices Electric I3 Below Comparable Gas 3 Series
The 2027 i3 50 xDrive starts at $61,500 before delivery, with an estimated 468-mile range and a US launch planned for early 2027.
BMW has revealed pricing and range for its new electric i3 sedan. The 2027 i3 50 xDrive will start at $61,500 before a $1,350 destination fee and is expected to travel up to 468 miles on a full charge, according to The Verge. BMW plans to launch it in the US in the first quarter of 2027.
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How the price compares
TechCrunch notes that the i3 50 xDrive costs $4,400 less than the gas-powered 2027 M350 xDrive, which starts at $65,900 before destination charges. The outlet describes the two as similarly styled and similarly powerful, making them a closer comparison than many electric and gas models.
That does not make the i3 the cheapest 3 Series. TechCrunch reports that the gas-powered 2027 BMW 330 starts at $49,900, while its xDrive version costs $51,900. Neither has a directly equivalent electric trim yet. The comparable gas and electric cars also use different platforms: the i3 is built on BMW’s new Neue Klasse architecture, while the gas model uses an updated version of an existing platform.
Range, charging and power
The Verge says BMW’s 468-mile figure is an estimate based on EPA testing. BMW has not disclosed the i3’s battery capacity, though the outlet reports that it uses the company’s Gen6 high-voltage battery with cylindrical lithium-ion cells. According to TechCrunch, BMW says fast charging can add 208 miles of range in 10 minutes.
The i3 50 xDrive has a motor on each axle, producing a combined 463 horsepower and 476 lb-ft of torque, The Verge reports. The rear motor is electrically excited, using electricity rather than permanent magnets; the front motor is asynchronous. For drivers comparing long trips, TechCrunch estimates that the all-wheel-drive gas 3 Series could have a range similar to previous models, or about 450 miles per tank. That gas-car figure is an estimate, not a newly announced specification.
Inside the electric sedan
BMW is also bringing new charging and cabin technology to the i3. The Verge reports that it supports vehicle-to-load and vehicle-to-home power delivery, along with Plug & Charge at 10 charging providers. Its redesigned iDrive system pairs a 17.9-inch central touchscreen with information projected across the windshield, while an Alexa integration is intended to handle conversational requests.
A higher-performance i3 M60 xDrive is due sometime in 2027, according to The Verge. BMW has not announced its price.
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