The 2027 BMW iX3 drove 436 miles on one charge in Edmunds' range test, 44 miles past its EPA rating. Here's the test, iX3 price and trims, 400 kW charging, BMW's $500 free charging offer and how it compares to the Model Y.
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The new BMW iX3 doesn't just meet its EPA range estimate. It beats it by a wide margin. In Edmunds' real-world range test, a 2027 BMW iX3 50 xDrive drove 436 miles on a single charge, 44 miles more than the 392 miles the EPA gives that exact configuration. That makes it the longest-range luxury electric SUV Edmunds has tested.
The result lands the same week BMW started handing out $500 in free public charging to anyone who buys or leases a 2027 iX3, i5 or i7. Here's what the test found, what the iX3 costs, how fast it charges, how the charging offer works and how it stacks up against the Tesla Model Y, Ford Mustang Mach-E and Hyundai Ioniq 5.
Edmunds runs every EV through the same loop: roughly 60% city and 40% highway driving, at an average speed of about 40 mph, staying within 5 mph of the posted limit. Climate control stays on auto at 72 degrees for the whole drive. The car is driven until the battery is empty.
The test car was an iX3 50 xDrive on the optional 22-inch summer tires, which is not the most efficient setup. On that wheel package the EPA estimates 392 miles. The iX3 went 436. It used 28.3 kWh per 100 miles against the EPA's estimate of about 32 kWh per 100 miles, roughly 12% better.
For context, Edmunds got 352 miles from the 2027 Volvo EX60 and 392 miles from the Mercedes-Benz GLC Electric on the same route. The iX3 beat both.
Keep it in perspective: Edmunds' loop is mostly city driving at moderate speeds, which favors EVs. Sustained 75 mph highway driving, cold weather or heavy loads will cut range well below these numbers in any EV. The test is still useful because every car runs the same route, which makes the comparison fair.
The iX3's official range swings by more than 50 miles depending on wheels and tires. The best rating comes from the 20-inch summer tires, a no-cost option. The standard 20-inch all-season tires carry the lowest rating.
| Wheel and tire package | EPA range | MPGe combined |
|---|---|---|
| 20-inch summer (no-cost option) | 434 miles | 118 |
| 20-inch all-season (standard) | 383 miles | 102 |
| 21-inch summer | 398 miles | 105 |
| 21-inch all-season | 399 miles | 105 |
| 22-inch summer (Edmunds test car) | 392 miles | 104 |
The iX3 is the first production model on BMW's Neue Klasse platform, the company's ground-up redesign of how it builds electric cars. In the US it comes in one powertrain, the dual-motor iX3 50 xDrive, with 463 horsepower and a BMW-quoted 0-60 mph time of 4.7 seconds. The battery holds 108.7 kWh and runs on BMW's sixth-generation eDrive system with 800-volt architecture.
| Trim | Starting MSRP |
|---|---|
| iX3 50 xDrive Sport | $61,500 |
| iX3 50 xDrive M Sport | $64,000 |
| iX3 50 xDrive M Sport Professional | $65,500 |
Add $1,350 for destination and handling, which puts the entry price at $62,850. The iX3 is on sale now. US deliveries were scheduled to begin September 25, and BMW moved them up after a dealer notice cited strong demand. The iX3 has drawn more than 100,000 orders worldwide, according to Electrek, and it is built in Debrecen, Hungary.
The iX3 can charge at up to 400 kW on a DC fast charger that supports it. BMW says 10 minutes adds up to about 185 miles, and a 10% to 80% charge takes about 21 minutes on an 800-volt station. It uses the NACS (Tesla-style) charging port as standard, so it plugs straight into Tesla Superchargers. At home, it accepts up to 15.4 kW on AC.
Few public chargers in the US deliver 400 kW today, so most owners will see lower peak rates on the road. Still, the iX3 charges faster on paper than nearly every SUV in its price class.
BMW announced the new BMW ChargingNetwork package on Thursday, November 5. It covers buyers and lessees of model-year 2027 BMW EVs: the iX3, i5 and i7.
To enroll: open the My BMW app and go to Charging, then Services, then Charging Wallet, then BMW ChargingNetwork. Once you're enrolled, the credits show up in your Digital Charging Wallet and apply automatically when you charge at an eligible station.
At around 50 cents per kWh, $500 buys roughly 1,000 kWh of fast charging, or about 3,000 miles in an iX3. BMW hasn't published the full list of participating networks or the complete terms, so check the app before you count on a specific station.
The iX3 costs more than the mainstream electric SUVs it will be shopped against, but none of them come close on range.
| Model | Starting MSRP | Max EPA range |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 BMW iX3 50 xDrive | $61,500 | 434 miles |
| 2026 Tesla Model Y Premium AWD | $49,990 | 327 miles |
| 2026 Tesla Model Y Premium RWD | $45,990 | 357 miles |
| 2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E | $37,795 | Up to 320 miles |
| 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 | About $35,000 | Up to 318 miles |
Prices exclude destination fees. The Model Y remains the value pick and has the easiest access to fast charging through Tesla's Supercharger network, but the iX3 now has that same access through its NACS port. Against the Mach-E and Ioniq 5, the iX3 offers well over 100 extra miles of rated range, more power and a far newer interior, for a premium of more than $20,000.
The real target is the luxury segment, where the iX3 now beats the Volvo EX60 and Mercedes GLC Electric in Edmunds' testing.
The bottom line: The 2027 BMW iX3 is the rare EV that beats its EPA rating in independent testing, going 436 miles in Edmunds' real-world loop against a 392-mile estimate. Pair that with 400 kW charging, a $61,500 starting price and $500 in free public charging for the first year, and BMW's first Neue Klasse model has become one of the strongest long-range electric SUVs on sale. Its biggest weakness is price compared with a Model Y or Ioniq 5.
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