BMW Ends US iX Sales for iX3 Introduction

BMW is discontinuing sales of its iX electric SUV in the United States after the current model year, paving the way for the introduction of the next-generation iX3 later this year as part of the company's Neue Klasse electric vehicle lineup.

The decision comes amid a reported 50.7 percent drop in iX sales in the U.S. during the first quarter, with only 1,788 units sold. A BMW spokesperson confirmed the move in a statement, saying the company is "concluding U.S. allocation of the BMW iX as we prepare for the next generation of our fully electric vehicles." The iX, which debuted in the U.S. in 2021 as BMW's flagship dedicated electric SUV, will continue to be offered in other markets through 2027. It featured a distinctive design with a minimalist interior and materials like carbon fiber reinforced plastic, along with powertrains ranging from 402 horsepower in the base xDrive45 model to 536 horsepower in the xDrive60 variant. The xDrive45, refreshed earlier this year with an entry-level price of $75,150, offered up to 312 miles of EPA-estimated range and 175-kilowatt DC fast charging that added 78 miles in 10 minutes.

In contrast, the incoming iX3 represents a significant upgrade...