- BMW will soon end U.S. allocation for the iX electric SUV to make way for the iX3.
- The iX was given a makeover earlier this year, and it will remain on sale in other markets into 2027.
- The iX3 is smaller than the iX, but it has more range and better technology all around.
The BMW iX is on the way out in the United States. BMW introduced it in 2021 as a kind of rolling technology statement: a dedicated EV that looked nothing like the brand’s combustion models, showing where its electric ambitions were headed next.
Now BMW is ending its U.S. allocation of the iX, BMW Blog first reported on Monday. The move comes as auto companies adjust their electrification strategies in the face of changing U.S. policies, like the end of the EV tax credit. But the iX also has a clear successor; the iX3 crossover arrives later this year, kicking off BMW's Neue Klasse generation of higher-tech electric models. A BMW spokesperson confirmed the move to InsideEVs.
"Our success in the U.S. is driven by a broad and flexible powertrain portfolio that allows us to navigate a dynamic environment while continuing to evolve our lineup," the spokesperson said. "As part of this progression, we are concluding U.S. allocation of the BMW iX as we prepare for the next generation of our fully electric vehicles."
Despite the choppy waters in the industry, BMW still has its eye on "an electric future," said Shaun Bugbee, who oversees BMW's sales in North America. "The question is, at what volume and what pace," he said.
That means maintaining a range of EV offerings in the U.S. even as others pull back from the electric market.
"We have a very clear plan of how we bridge from our Gen 5, which is our i4, i5, to our Gen 6," he said in an interview. "And we want to keep a consistent offer in each segment that we offer today until we get to the Neue Klasse."
The iX was BMW’s second dedicated EV after the original i3. It was pitched as a tech flagship and featured a bold (and polarizing) design, a minimalist lounge-like interior, and unusual materials like carbon fiber reinforced plastic for the body.
BMW refreshed the model in early 2025, giving it revised styling, more power, improved range, and a new entry-level xDrive45 trim that finally gave U.S. buyers a more affordable way into the lineup. The new base model, iX xDrive45, is listed at $75,150 with 402 horsepower and a 94.8-kilowatt-hour battery, while the iX xDrive60 starts at $88,500 with 536 hp and 108 kWh.
Its replacement, the iX3, has a battery of comparable capacity to the iX xDrive 60. But BMW is targeting 400 miles of EPA range thanks to the better overall efficiency of its sixth-generation electric powertrain, electronics, and battery technology. The iX3 is also slightly smaller and lighter than the iX and has a lower drag coefficient. It charges at a speedy 400 kilowatts and features a new user interface too.
You can already order the BMW iX3 in Europe, and delivery of the first units has begun. The U.S. market will first get its official pricing information sometime in April, with deliveries kicking off sometime in October. BMW has said the iX3 would start at around $60,000 in the U.S.
Additional reporting by Tim Levin
