The BMW iX3 has a lower starting price compared to the gas-powered X3

2027 BMW iX3 it is now available in the US, and its price initially surprised and delighted fans of the Bavarian automaker.

The IX3, which is the first car to be built on BMW’s next-generation Neue Klasse platform, starts at $62,850 including shipping, which is about $5,000 less than the gas-powered BMW X3 M50 xDrive (starting price $67,850). US customers can start pre-ordering their cars on BMW’s website, with deliveries expected to begin in September.

The IX3 comes at a premium price then Less than its equivalent gas car is a good indicator of EV value in the US. EVs are still, on average, more expensive than ICE vehicles, and the average price of the battery-powered model hit $54,508 last March, according to Cox Automotive. That figure represents a 6 percent year-over-year decline.

To be fair, BMW is a luxury brand, and many people may find the iX3, even at its starting price, too heavy for their blood. But if BMW can figure out how to sell EVs to compete more with its gasoline model, other brands should take note.

Of course, the average BMW customer is likely to spend more than $62,850 on their iX3. The automaker offers several options, such as a package of $ 1,500, a sports package of $ 2,500 M, and a technology package of $ 1,900, which will push the price of the iX3 to its level. the outgoing iX electric car.

The IX3 also impresses with its colors. With standard 20-inch tires, the EV can travel approximately 383 miles on a single charge. But with summer tires (which can be added at no cost), the range increases to 434 kilometers, based on the EPA standard.

In terms of performance, the iX3 and X3 are very similar. Both have two motors, all wheel drive. The IX3 can produce 463 horsepower and 467 lb-ft of torque, with a 0-60 mph acceleration time of 4.9 seconds. Meanwhile, the X3 can produce 393 hp and sprint from 0-60 in 4.4 seconds.