BMW’s next-generation iX3 is moving closer to its U.S. debut, but its official range story has already become more complicated. The German automaker briefly listed the 2027 BMW iX3 xDrive50 with an estimated range of up to 434 miles on its American website, before removing that figure and returning to the previous “up to 400 miles” estimate.
According to the source article, BMW’s U.S. website was updated to show a range estimate of up to 434 miles for the upcoming iX3 xDrive50. That would have represented a 34-mile improvement over the earlier 400-mile estimate, equal to an increase of roughly 8.5%.
However, the number did not remain online for long. After the article was published, BMW removed the 434-mile figure and changed the listing back to “up to 400 mi.” The source notes that BMW was contacted for clarification, but the company did not comment on the situation.
Even if the higher number appeared on BMW’s website, it was still only an automaker estimate. The final U.S. range rating may change once the official EPA certification process is completed. For now, the safest confirmed figure from the available source is that BMW is presenting the iX3 with up to 400 miles of estimated range in the U.S.
If the iX3 ultimately receives an official rating above 400 miles, it would place BMW’s electric SUV among the relatively small group of EVs capable of exceeding that benchmark on a full charge.
The new BMW iX3 is based on the brand’s Neue Klasse 800-volt platform. In xDrive50 form, the electric SUV uses a 108-kWh battery pack and is said to support charging speeds of up to 400 kW.
BMW claims the iX3 can add up to 175 miles of range in around 10 minutes under suitable charging conditions. A 10% to 80% charge is expected to take about 21 minutes, which would make the SUV one of the quicker-charging EVs in the U.S. market.
The first iX3 units are expected to arrive in the United States for marketing and test-drive purposes before the formal launch. The source states that the official U.S. launch is planned for May, while the online configurator and order books are expected to open in June.
American-spec iX3 production is expected to begin in early September, with the first U.S. customer deliveries scheduled for late September or early October. BMW says the iX3 will start from roughly $60,000 in the U.S., although final transaction prices will likely vary depending on options.
As with many premium German vehicles, the base price will only tell part of the story. Available options are expected to include features such as a panoramic sunroof, 22-inch wheels and a 3D head-up display.
With long-range potential, 800-volt charging hardware and BMW’s latest electric vehicle technology, the new iX3 is shaping up to be one of the brand’s most important EVs for the U.S. market. The main unresolved question is whether the final EPA-certified number will stay near 400 miles or move closer to the briefly listed 434-mile estimate.
