BMW is accelerating its electric vehicle plans by opening BMW i3 50 xDrive orders months ahead of schedule. Notably, high customer interest prompted the automaker to start accepting orders this week rather than waiting until autumn. This early launch highlights the growing demand for the company’s next-generation electric sedans.
Additionally, this early launch currently only affects European buyers. Orders for the First Edition model start at £57,905 in the UK and €75,340 in Germany. BMW confirmed these pricing details in its official BMW Group PressClub UK announcement. Still, the production timeline remains unchanged. Assembly of the new electric vehicle will begin at the Munich plant this August, with deliveries starting in autumn. The automaker will launch the car in the US in 2027.
Pricing and specs for the BMW i3 50 xDrive
When the sedan arrives in the US, it will feature a native NACS charging port. Consequently, drivers can use the Tesla Supercharger network without needing an adapter. The BMW i3 50 xDrive also delivers impressive performance. Dual electric motors produce 469 horsepower and 476 pound-feet of torque. This configuration allows the car to reach sixty miles per hour in just 4.7 seconds. Additionally, the model features an electronic all-wheel-drive system that optimizes traction under various weather conditions.
These motors draw power from a 108.7 kilowatt-hour battery pack. Specifically, standard models offer a WLTP range of up to 567 miles. The US version targets a preliminary EPA range of 440 miles. Additionally, the 800-volt architecture supports rapid charging. It can add approximately 250 miles of range in ten minutes using a 400-kilowatt charger. This fast charging speed beats most other luxury electric vehicles currently on sale.
This vehicle also includes Vehicle-to-Load support to power external electronics. Additionally, this launch follows other major electric vehicle announcements. For example, it joins the premium Mercedes-Benz VLE luxury van and the BYD Da Tang EV SUV. Ultimately, this new sedan shows how legacy automakers are adapting to the competitive electric vehicle market.
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