BMW reveals 3 Series pricing with EV cheaper than petrol

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 30 Sept, 21:42 · Archive

BMW's electric 3 Series costs less than its petrol equivalent in the US market.

BMW has revealed US pricing for its 2027 3 Series range. The electric i3 50 xDrive starts at $61,500, while the petrol 330 starts at $49,900. However, Ars Technica reports the EV carries a hefty premium, whereas TechCrunch notes the electric version is $4,400 cheaper than the petrol model, suggesting the outlets may be comparing different trim levels or configurations.

How it is being reported

• BMW built the same car for gas and electric. The EV is $4,400 cheaper.TechCrunch · 30 Sept, 20:19
• BMW reveals US 3 series pricing: The EV carries a hefty premiumArs Technica · 30 Sept, 15:42

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