Bmw has already sold over 10,000 iX3 electric vehicles in Europe, with 10,299 deliveries in April, according to market research firm Dataforce. The brand's first Neue Klasse-based model was the best-selling electric model in its class in Europe in April. This is just one month after deliveries of the iX3 kicked off in Europe in March, and enough to propel the electric SUV to seventh place on the list of the top-selling premium mid-size SUVs in the January-to-April period.
By comparison, the combustion-powered Mercedes-Benz GLC sold 41,227 units and placed first, followed by the BMW X3 with 38,389 cars. That said, the iX3 outpaced the Polestar 4, Audi Q5 Sportback, and Porsche Macan, which have been on sale for longer. The BMW iX3's success, coupled with the increasing sales numbers of one of its main rivals, the new Mercedes-Benz GLC EV, has led to a turnaround in the overall sales in the segment, with an 8% jump compared to the first four months of last year.
View Price on AmazonThe iX3 has a starting price of $62,850 in the United States, with up to 268 miles of EPA-estimated driving range. It also features an impressive 281-kilowatt maximum charging power and can recharge from 10-to-80% in just 21 minutes, making it a great choice for long-distance travel. The dual-motor, 308-horsepower setup also helps.
Other electric crossovers, such as the Mercedes-Benz GLC EV and the Volvo EX60, follow a similar recipe, with prices comparable to their gas-powered counterparts, bespoke platforms that allow for blisteringly fast charging speeds, and plenty of range. As a result, people have flocked to these three EVs, placing tens of thousands of orders for them. BMW boasted about receiving no fewer than 50,000 firm orders for the iX3, prompting it to add an extra shift at its Debrecen factory ahead of schedule.
The iX3 will head to the United States by the end of this year, where it'll compete with cars like the Cadillac Optiq and Tesla Model Y. With its impressive specs and features, it's no wonder the iX3 has been a top seller in Europe, and it's likely to be just as popular in the US market.
Source: insideevs.com
