The old assumption: EVs cost more upfront, earn it back over time. BMW just retired that argument.
The 2027 i3 50 xDrive starts at
$61,500 — $4,400 less than the gas M350 xDrive at $65,900. Same model family, similar power, same target buyer. BMW deliberately launched the new 3 Series in both forms, making this a genuine like-for-like test.Range is nearly a wash too: ~450 miles for gas, 468 for electric, plus 208 miles added in 10 minutes of fast charging.
BloombergNEF pencilled in 2026 for this moment. Per The Verge — close enough.
Send this to whoever still thinks EVs cost more at the dealership.
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