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ScienceOctober 1, 2026, 02:19

BMW built the same car for gas and electric, and the EV is $4,400 cheaper

BMW's 2027 3 Series comes in both gas and electric versions, and the EV undercuts its gas counterpart. The electric i3 50 xDrive costs $61,500 versus $65,900 for the gas M350 xDrive, a 6.7% difference. The i3 offers 468 miles of range and adds 208 miles in 10 minutes of fast charging.

BMW built the same car for gas and electric, and the EV is $4,400 cheaper
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