BMW’s revamped i3 boasts up to 468 miles of range

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BMW says its 2027 i3 50 xDrive electric sedan will start at $61,500, plus a $1,350 destination fee, and offer up to 468 miles of range. Built on the Neue Klasse platform, the redesigned model is positioned in the Mercedes C-Class segment and is confirmed for a US launch.

When BMW first announced it was reimagining the i3 as an all-electric four-door sedan built on its Neue Klasse platform, it left out a lot of important details, like battery capacity, range, and price. Today, the German automaker is finally starting to fill in the blanks on the i3. Let's start with price. BMW says the 2027 i3 50 xDrive will start at $61,500, plus a $1,350 destination fee, putting it firmly in the Mercedes C-Class segment of competition. (Back in March, we could only guess a ballpark starting price around $60,000.) We also weren't certain when the new EV would be available in the US; today, BMW confirmed an official launch … Read the full story at The Verge.