BMW’s revamped i3 boasts up to 468 miles of range
BMW has detailed the 2027 i3, an all-electric four-door sedan featuring a range of up to 468 miles on the EPA test cycle. The i3 50 xDrive starts at $61,500, with an additional $1,350 destination charge. The vehicle is the second production model built on the Neue Klasse platform, following the iX3 SUV. US dealership arrivals are expected in early 2027, with reservations already open following strong initial demand. The company is also launching updated petrol 3 Series models, including the 320 and M350, starting from £45k.
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- ✓ The 2027 BMW i3 electric sedan offers up to 468 miles of range on the EPA test cycle.
- ✓ The i3 50 xDrive starts at $61,500 plus a $1,350 destination charge.
- ✓ The i3 is the second production model based on the Neue Klasse platform.
- ✓ BMW is investing around two billion euros in the production of the new 3 Series in Germany.
What changed
BMW provided specific pricing, EPA range, and US launch timing for the 2027 i3 electric sedan.
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BMW reveals 2027 i3 electric sedan with 468-mile range
BMW has detailed the 2027 i3, an all-electric four-door sedan featuring a range of up to 468 miles on the EPA test cycle. The i3 50 xDrive starts at $61,500, with an additional $1,350 destination charge. The vehicle is the second production model built on the Neue Klasse platform, following the iX3 SUV. US dealership arrivals are expected in early 2027, with reservations already open following strong initial demand. The company is also launching updated petrol 3 Series models, including the 320 and M350, starting from £45k.
Why it matters
The 3 Series represents a core product line for BMW, now diversifying into both electric and internal combustion engine versions that share a similar aesthetic. To support the new 3 Series production, BMW is investing approximately two billion euros in Germany.
What is confirmed
- The 2027 BMW i3 electric sedan offers up to 468 miles of range on the EPA test cycle.
- The i3 50 xDrive starts at $61,500 plus a $1,350 destination charge.
- The i3 is the second production model based on the Neue Klasse platform.
- BMW is investing around two billion euros in the production of the new 3 Series in Germany.
- The petrol BMW 3 Series lineup includes new 320 and M350 models starting from £45k.
Still unconfirmed
- The 2027 BMW i3 has 463-HP.
- The 2027 BMW i3 has a 470-mile range.
What to watch next
- Arrival of the first i3 units at US dealerships in Q1 2027
- Comparison data between the M350 xDrive and the M340i
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