The BMW iX will be discontinued in the United States after the 2026 model year, as first reported by BMW Blog.
A BMW spokesperson shared a statement with Car and Driver confirming the report.
The electric luxury SUV has been sold in the U.S. since 2022, and BMW says it will continue to be available in other markets.
Despite having given it a comprehensive refresh for 2026, BMW will stop selling the iX in the United States after the current model year. The end of the eccentric electric SUV’s production run in America was first reported by BMW Blog, and the automaker has confirmed the news to Car and Driver.
A BMW spokesperson shared the following statement with C/D, which has been edited for brevity: “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.”
Marc Urbano – Car and Driver
The iX’s fate is similar to that of the i4; we previously reported that BMW’s electric sedan will be effectively replaced by the incoming i3. However, one important difference is that the iX will continue to be sold in other markets. Still, the iX’s place in the U.S. lineup is expected to be filled by an electric version of the next-generation BMW X5, which the brand hasn’t yet officially revealed.
The BMW iX first debuted for the 2022 model year, and we were initially impressed with its dramatic styling and supple ride as well as its incredibly quiet cabin and notable real-world highway range. While its sales numbers over the past couple of years were far outshone by those of gas-fed alternatives such as the X5, BMW sold 15,383 and 12,587 copies of the iX in 2024 and 2025, respectively. Those sales figures surpass those of both the i5 and i7 sedans during the same model years, though the i4 has remained the luxury brand’s top-selling EV on our shores.
With the i4 and iX getting axed in America, that begins to clear the way for BMW’s next generation of electric models, which will bring the brand’s distinctive Neue Klasse era stateside.
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