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BMW · model year 2027
2027 BMW iX3 50 xDrive (20 inch Summer Tires)
SUV · All-Wheel Drive · Electric · EPA class: Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Where it places
- 05 Electric SUVs
Ordered by EPA range #5 of 401 - 70 2027 cars and trucks
Every car of that year, A to Z #70 of 539 - 11 Electric cars by range
Ordered by EPA range #11 of 683 - 43 Electric cars by efficiency
Ordered by efficiency #43 of 683 - 56 Electric cars by charging time
Ordered by charge time at 240 V #56 of 818 - 33 BMW cars
Every model year, newest first #33 of 2,720
Against other electric SUVs
The CarCody take
The 2027 BMW iX3 50 xDrive is an all-wheel-drive electric SUV with a 434-mile EPA range. It uses 28.55 kWh per 100 miles and earns 118 MPGe combined. EPA estimates put its yearly electricity cost at $650. A 240-volt connection is listed at eight hours for charging.
Good to know
- 434-mile EPA range
- All-wheel drive
- 118 MPGe combined
- $650 estimated annual electricity cost
Watch for
- Eight-hour charge time at 240 volts
- Uses 28.55 kWh per 100 miles
- Listed with 20-inch summer tires
Who it suits. Drivers seeking a long-range electric SUV Owners who can use a 240-volt charging setup BMW shoppers comparing electric SUVs
The iX3 50 xDrive makes sense for an electric-SUV buyer who values a long EPA range and all-wheel drive. Its 434-mile estimate can reduce how often charging is needed, while the $650 annual electricity figure gives a practical ownership baseline. The eight-hour 240-volt charge time deserves a place in your planning. Check the same range, MPGe, and energy-use measures against other electric SUVs to see whether this BMW fits your routes and charging setup.
What it is
The 2027 BMW iX3 50 xDrive is a standard sport utility vehicle with four-wheel drive in the EPA classification. It runs on electricity and uses an automatic transmission.
Its powertrain is listed as a 123- and 240-kW EESM electric setup. The defining figure is its 434-mile EPA range, which is the estimated distance on a full charge.
The numbers
The iX3 returns 118 MPGe combined. It uses 28.55 kWh for every 100 miles in EPA testing terms.
That 434-mile range gives this SUV a long gap between charges on paper. Your actual distance will depend on how and where you drive, but the EPA figure is the useful baseline for comparisons.
What it costs to run
EPA estimates annual electricity cost at $650. That figure is based on the vehicle's official energy-use rating, not a quoted home electricity rate.
Charging at 240 volts is listed at eight hours. That makes overnight charging the natural reference point for this car's published charge time.
How it compares
Use the electric SUVs list to compare this BMW with other electric sport utility vehicles on the same kind of EPA measures.
Its 434-mile figure also belongs in a range-focused comparison such as electric cars by range. For BMW alternatives, see BMW cars.
Who it suits
This iX3 suits a driver who wants an electric SUV with all-wheel drive and a published 434-mile EPA range. It also fits someone who can plan around an eight-hour, 240-volt charging time.
The 118 MPGe combined rating and $650 annual energy estimate give buyers clear running figures to put beside other EVs.
Trade-offs
The range is substantial, but the listed 240-volt charge time is eight hours. Energy use is 28.55 kWh per 100 miles, so charging needs remain part of ownership planning.
The model is specifically identified with 20-inch summer tires. The facts do not state how that tire setup changes range, ride, or handling, so those effects cannot be assumed here.
Verdict
Choose the iX3 50 xDrive if your priorities are electric driving, all-wheel traction, and a 434-mile EPA range in an SUV body. Its official running estimate is $650 a year, while a 240-volt charge is listed at eight hours. The main question is whether that charging schedule works where you park. Compare its MPGe and energy-use figures with other electric SUVs before deciding, especially if your daily miles or charging access differ from the assumptions behind the EPA ratings.
Every figure on record
- Combined MPGe
- 118 MPGe
- EPA range
- 434 miles
- Energy use
- 28.6 kWh per 100 miles
- Annual fuel cost
- $650
- Charge time at 240 V
- 8 hours
- Model year
- 2027
- Body
- SUV
- EPA size class
- Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
- Drive
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 123 and 240 kW EESM
- Transmission
- Automatic (A1)
- Fuel
- Electricity
Questions
What is the EPA range of the 2027 BMW iX3 50 xDrive?
The EPA range is 434 miles.
How efficient is this BMW iX3?
It is rated at 118 MPGe combined and uses 28.55 kWh per 100 miles.
How much does it cost to power each year?
The EPA annual electricity-cost estimate is $650.
How long does charging take?
Charging at 240 volts is listed at eight hours.
What kind of vehicle is the iX3 50 xDrive?
It is a 2027 BMW electric SUV classified by the EPA as a standard sport utility vehicle with 4WD.
Does it have all-wheel drive?
Yes. The listed drive type is all-wheel drive.
What transmission does it use?
It uses an automatic transmission identified as A1.
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