Image: BMW Image: BMW The brand's first dedicated electric model will bow out this year, but at least one other model will take its place. Another week, another EV wrapping up its tour of America. The latest victim is the BMW iX, which launched back in 2022 and saw a significant update for this model year. In a statement to BMWBlog, the German automaker said the following: "We are proud of what we have accomplished with the BMW iX. Since its introduction, it has served as a technological showcase, pushing the boundaries of design, manufacturing, sustainability, and circularity. 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. 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." The statement continues by reinforcing the beginning of the Neue Klasse era, which is spearheaded by the iX3. That all-electric SUV will arrive on our side of the pond this summer, kicking off a dramatic launch of dozens of models over the next few years. Canadian luxury buyers will have a little longer to snap up the iX. AutoGuide reached out to BMW Canada and a PR representative confirmed the SUV will be available for the remainder of the 2026 model year. Production will wrap in October, after which "there will be no production of a 2027 model-year BMW iX for Canada as we transition to our next-generation, Neue Klasse vehicles," according to the statement. Alongside the XM, the iX was meant as a flagship, showcasing what the brand's engineering teams were capable of. Whereas its sibling focused on high-performance PHEV capability, the iX was about all-electric comfort. In the realm of luxury EVs it sold reasonably well, though even at its elevated price point it wasn't immune to the softened demand in a post-tax credit landscape, with sales dipping from a high of 17,301 in 2023 to 12,587 units last year. 2026 Lexus NX 450h+: All the Details AutoGuide's Take Image Image" Kyle Patrick Zooming out, it was clear the iX was never going to last forever. Each of BMW's main models are seeing both internal combustion and all-electric variants with each new generation launching. The 5 Series, the 7 Series, the X3-BMW figured out early on that offering buyers choices made the most sense. Assuming this continues, the combination of an iX3 and presumed iX5 doesn't leave much space for the iX. It's a bit like VW cancelling the ID.4: technically, we know a replacement is coming, just with a different name. While we'll miss the iX for its gorgeous interior and excellent ride quality, the future looks bright. Demand for the iX3 is outstripping BMW's expectations in Europe, and it was one of the most impressive new cars we drove last year. So long as the brand maintains that momentum, the larger Neue Klasse models will be worthy successors. These Are The Most Dependable Cars You Can Buy In 2026
