From The Verge · Andrew J. Hawkins · · 1m 10s
BMW i3 50 xDrive Launches with 468-Mile Range
BMW's i3 50 xDrive arrives in Q1 2027 with 468-mile range and $62,850 starting price.
In brief
BMW's i3 50 xDrive arrives in Q1 2027 with 468-mile range and $62,850 starting price. BMW's i3 50 xDrive will debut in Q1 2027 at $62,850 with EPA-estimated 468-mile range. Originally reported by The Verge.
New i3 50 xDrive launch
BMW confirms the i3 50 xDrive will start at $62,850 when it arrives in the first quarter of 2027.
468-mile EPA range
The i3 50 xDrive achieves 468 miles of battery range according to EPA testing.
Dual motor system
The i3 uses two motors: a rear electrically excited synchronous motor producing 322 hp and 321 lb-ft torque, and a front asynchronous motor producing 165 hp and 188 lb-ft torque.
Gen6 battery
The i3 features BMW's Gen6 high-voltage battery with cylindrical lithium-ion cells measuring 46 mm in diameter and 95 mm in height.
New infotainment
The iDrive system replaces traditional gauges with heads-up windshield projection and a 17.9-inch touchscreen.
Alexa integration
BMW integrates Amazon's Alexa with natural language processing for voice commands and climate control.
i3 M60 xDrive variant
BMW offers a high-performance i3 M60 xDrive with 21-inch aerodynamic wheels arriving in 2027.
What it means
BMW's i3 50 xDrive will debut in Q1 2027 at $62,850 with EPA-estimated 468-mile range.
