BMW begins iX3 deliveries early in the US as demand surges — SkimNews
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- BMW informed US dealers on September 16, 2026 that iX3 deliveries would begin a day later, pulling the launch forward from the originally planned September 25, 2026 date due to "strong customer demand"
- The iX3 has accumulated over 100,000 orders globally and now accounts for one in every three EV orders in Europe, according to BMW
- BMW's Debrecen, Hungary plant added a third shift to run production around the clock, producing its 50,000th iX3 at the end of July — the fastest ramp-up of any new plant in company history
- The 2027 BMW iX3 50 xDrive starts at $61,500 in the US, with an EPA-estimated range of up to 434 miles and 400 kW DC fast-charging capable of adding 231 miles in 10 minutes
- The iX3 debuts BMW's Neue Klasse interior design, featuring a 17.9-inch central infotainment screen and a 43-inch Panoramic Vision display spanning the base of the windshield
- Electrek spotted a car carrier transporting the new iX3 through Brunswick, Georgia, confirming early US arrivals
- European deliveries began in March 2026, roughly six months ahead of the US launch window
Why it matters: BMW's decision to pull US deliveries forward by about a week — while still operating only its Hungarian plant on three shifts — shows that real demand for the iX3 is outpacing even BMW's own internal projections. For US buyers, this means earlier access to a 434-mile-range EV starting at $61,500, but the 100,000-order backlog suggests inventory will remain tight and wait times long through 2026.
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