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BMW Reveals i3 50 xDrive Details: 468-Mile Range, $62,850 Starting Price, Q1 2027 Launch
Key points
- BMW i3 50 xDrive will start at $62,850.
- EPA-estimated range is 468 miles.
- Launch scheduled for Q1 2027.
- Features dual motors with 463 hp total output.
- BMW i3 50 xDrive is built on the Neue Klasse platform.
- The i3 50 xDrive uses a new cylindrical cell battery pack.
- The i3 50 xDrive has 467 lb-ft of torque.
- The i3 50 xDrive is $4,400 cheaper than the M350 xDrive.
- The M350 xDrive costs $65,900.
Pricing and Availability
BMW has announced that the 2027 i3 50 xDrive will have a starting price of $61,500, plus a $1,350 destination fee, totaling $62,850. The official launch in the US market is set for the first quarter of 2027.
Performance Specifications
The i3 50 xDrive will feature a dual-motor setup. The rear axle houses an electrically excited synchronous motor (EESM) producing 322 horsepower and 321 lb-ft of torque. The front axle uses an asynchronous motor delivering 165 hp and 188 lb-ft of torque, resulting in a combined output of 463 hp and 476 lb-ft of torque.
Range and Battery
BMW states the i3 50 xDrive will achieve an EPA-estimated range of 468 miles. While battery capacity details remain undisclosed, the vehicle will incorporate BMW's "Gen6" high-voltage battery, utilizing cylindrical lithium-ion cells measuring 46 mm in diameter and 95 mm in height.
Updates
- BMW i3 50 xDrive is built on the Neue Klasse platform.
- The i3 50 xDrive uses a new cylindrical cell battery pack.
- The i3 50 xDrive has 467 lb-ft of torque.
- The i3 50 xDrive is $4,400 cheaper than the M350 xDrive.
- The M350 xDrive costs $65,900.
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How outlets covered it
BMW's 2027 3 Series will offer both gas and electric versions, with the electric i3 50 xDrive priced $4,400 lower than the gas M350 xDrive. This marks a significant shift as electric vehicles are becoming cheaper than comparable gas-powered models, challenging previous assumptions about EV upfront costs.
BMW has opened US orders for its new 3 Series, including the first all-electric version, the 2027 BMW i3 50 xDrive. This model features a new platform and sixth-generation electric powertrain, offering an estimated 446-468 miles of range.
BMW has released further specifications for its revamped i3 50 xDrive electric sedan, including a confirmed EPA-estimated range of 468 miles and a starting price of $62,850. The vehicle is scheduled for release in the first quarter of 2027, providing more clarity on its market positioning and performance capabilities.