BMW’s 2027 Electric 3 Series Costs $4,400 Less Than Its Gas Counterpart

BMW will offer its 2027 3 Series as both a gasoline-powered car and an electric vehicle, giving buyers a direct price comparison between the two. The electric i3 50 xDrive costs $61,500, while the gasoline M350 xDrive costs $65,900. Neither price includes destination charges, and the electric model is 6.7% cheaper.

The comparison applies to those two models. BMW’s 2027 gasoline-powered 330 starts at $49,900, and its upgraded xDrive trim costs $51,900; the source notes that neither has an electric equivalent yet. The comparable M350 and i3 use different platforms: the i3 gets BMW’s newest chassis and technology, while the gasoline 3 Series uses an overhauled version of an existing platform.

On range, the new gasoline 3 Series is likely similar to previous models, at about 450 miles per tank in all-wheel drive. BMW says the electric i3 can travel 468 miles on a full charge and fast-charge 208 miles of range in 10 minutes.

The figures suggest electric vehicles are gaining ground on upfront price, though the source’s comparison covers two specific 3 Series models and excludes destination charges.