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BMW begins iX3 deliveries early in the US as demand surges

BMW can’t build the new iX3 fast enough, with over 100,000 orders and production now running around the clock. Some in the US may get a chance to get theirs early.

2027 BMW iX3 deliveries begin in the US

If you haven’t heard the hype yet, BMW’s new electric SUV is off to a pretty good start. The iX3 has received over 100,000 orders, and the company is now working overtime to meet the demand.

BMW recently added a third shift at its new manufacturing plant in Debrecen, Hungary, just months after it introduced a second shift as it ramps up production.

After the 50,000th iX3 rolled off the assembly line at the end of July, nine months after series production began, BMW said the facility had the fastest ramp-up of any new plant in company history.

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While deliveries began in Europe in March, BMW said those in the US would begin seeing the new iX3 arrive in late September.

The initial date was set for September 25, 2026, but apparently, BMW began deliveries early. A user on Bimmerpost shared an update from a dealer in California.

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BMW ramps up iX3 production with orders on track to reach 100,000 soon (Source: BMW)

The user claimed that on Tuesday, BMW North America informed dealers of an “Accelerated BMW iX3 Retail Launch and Deliveries Begin Tomorrow” on September 16, 2026. According to the post, deliveries began early because of “strong customer demand,” as reported in other markets.

Last night, Electrek spotted the new 2027 BMW iX3 50 xDrive on a car carrier in Brunswick, Georgia.

2027 BMW iX3 50 xDrive on a car carrier in the US (Source: Peter Johnson/ Electrek)

In the US, the 2027 BMW iX3 50 xDrive is available to order, starting at $61,500 with an EPA-estimated driving range of up to 434 miles.

With a DC charging capacity of up to 400 kW, the iX3 can add 231 miles (373 km) of range in as little as 10 minutes.

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2027 BMW iX3 interior (Source: BMW)

Inside, the electric SUV features BMW’s Neue Klasse interior design. The setup includes the new BMW Panoramic iDrive system with a 17.9″ central infotainment screen and a massive 43″ Panoramic Vision display that stretches across the entire base of the windshield.

The new BMW iX3 secured 100,000 orders in Europe, accounting for one in every three EV orders, a year after it went on sale.

Will it see the same demand in the US? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.

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Peter Johnson is covering the auto industry’s step-by-step transformation to electric vehicles. He is an experienced investor, financial writer, and EV enthusiast. His enthusiasm for electric vehicles, primarily Tesla, is a significant reason he pursued a career in investments. If he isn’t telling you about his latest 10K findings, you can find him enjoying the outdoors or exercising