BMW i3 EV U.S. Pre-Orders Open September 29, Ahead of Schedule

BMW will start taking U.S. pre-orders for its new i3 electric sedan on September 29, about a week earlier than planned. The i3 50 xDrive offers 463 hp, a 108.7-kWh battery and up to 440 miles of EPA range, with deliveries expected in the first quarter of 2027.

• U.S. pre-orders open September 29, ahead of the original October plan
• i3 50 xDrive: 463 hp, 108.7-kWh battery, up to 440 miles of range
• DC fast charging up to 400 kW via a native NACS port with bidirectional power
• Deliveries expected in Q1 2027; pricing not yet announced