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BMW reveals US 3 series pricing: The EV carries a hefty premium
Ars Technica • • business
Key Points:
- BMW has opened US orders for its new 3 Series sedan built on the Neue Klasse platform, introducing a fully electric version for the first time alongside gasoline-powered variants.
- The initial electric model, the 2027 BMW i3 50 xDrive, features all-wheel drive with 463 hp and an estimated range of 446 to 468 miles, priced at $61,500 and arriving in Q1 2027.
- Gasoline options include the rear-wheel drive 2027 330 starting at $49,900 and the all-wheel drive 330 xDrive at $51,900, both powered by a 2.0L four-cylinder mild hybrid engine.
- The 2027 M350 xDrive, featuring a 3.0L inline six-cylinder engine with 437 hp and rear-wheel drive dynamics via a “drift moment” function, is priced at $65,900 and built at BMW’s Dingolfing plant.
- Additional electric variants like the i3 M60 xDrive and the first fully electric BMW M3 with four motors are expected later in 2027, with pricing to be announced closer to launch.
