BMW iX Hits End of the Road Across the North American Market

The BMW iX is heading for the off-ramp in North America. BMW has confirmed that its midsize all-electric SUV will be discontinued in both the Canadian and US markets at the end of the 2026 model year, bringing the curtain down on a nameplate that arrived just four years ago. The decision comes despite a recent facelift that added extra range to the line-up, though the iX is expected to remain on sale in other global markets beyond its North American sunset. BMW Canada has pinpointed October 2026 as the production cut-off for Canadian-bound units, while a firm end date for the US has yet to be confirmed.

The iX first rolled into European showrooms in late 2021 before crossing the Atlantic to Canada and the US in 2022. Built on BMW’s modular and scalable architecture and inspired by the Vision iNext concept, it broke new ground as the brand’s first purpose-built electric SUV. Sales in the US peaked at 17,301 units in 2023 before sliding to 15,383 in 2024 and dropping further to 12,587 in 2025, a downward trajectory that likely factored into the decision to pull the model from the region. The available trims span from the xDrive45 through the xDrive60 to the performance-focused M70, with a rated range stretching from 455 to 586 kilometres depending on configuration and wheel size.

While the iX may be departing, BMW’s electrification roadmap for North America is far from running on empty. The automaker’s Neue Klasse platform, underpinned by 800-volt architecture and rapid charging at up to 400 kW, is already producing its first model in the shape of the all-new BMW iX3. That car recently collected the 2026 World Car of the Year award at the New York International Auto Show, signalling that BMW’s next generation of electric vehicles is arriving with serious momentum and global credibility.

Further reinforcements are on the horizon. A next-generation X5 is in development and is expected to land with a powertrain portfolio that covers all bases, including a fully electric variant, a plug-in hybrid and even a hydrogen fuel-cell version that generates its own electricity on board using hydrogen and ambient air. It is a spread of propulsion options that underlines BMW’s multi-technology strategy and ensures the brand will have no shortage of electrified metal heading to North American dealerships as the iX bows out.

The iX may be nearing the end of its North American journey, but its role in laying the groundwork for BMW’s electric ambitions should not be underestimated. It served as the testbed for the brand’s scalable EV architecture and proved that the Bavarian manufacturer could deliver a credible, premium all-electric SUV to a fiercely competitive market. With the Neue Klasse now shifting into gear and fresh models queuing up behind it, the iX’s departure looks less like a retreat and more like a planned pit stop before the next wave of electric BMWs hits the tarmac.