EPA est. range
434 miBMW iX3 50 xDrive
332 miTesla Model Y L Premium
Baton Rouge shoppers cross-shop these two. The iX3 50 xDrive starts at $61,500. Tesla Model Y L Premium starts at $61,990. The gap is not the price. It is range, charge speed, and who stands behind the car.
This vs that
The numbers that matter.
DC charge added
185 mi / 10 minUp to 400 kW · 800V
172 mi / 15 minUp to 250 kW Supercharger
| Spec | 2027 BMW iX3 50 xDrive | Tesla Model Y L Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP | $61,500 + $1,350 D&H | $61,990* |
| EPA est. range | 383–434 miles | 332 miles |
| DC charge | Up to 400 kW · ~185 mi / 10 min | Up to 250 kW · up to 172 mi / 15 min |
| 0–60 mph | 4.7 seconds | 4.4 seconds |
| Drive | Dual-motor xDrive, Heart of Joy | Dual Motor AWD |
| Port | NACS standard | NACS |
| Display | Panoramic Vision + central display | 16" center + 8" second-row |
| Local support | Brian Harris BMW | Tesla service / mobile |
*Tesla.com, United States. Model Y L Premium starting price before destination and order fees ($63,630 including those fees). BMW figures: PressClub USA May 7, 2026 and bmwusa.com. iX3 range 383 miles on standard 20" all-seasons, 434 miles on no-cost 20" summers.
Range and charge
More miles. Less time plugged in.
Tesla Model Y L Premium is rated 332 miles EPA est. The iX3 is 383 miles on standard 20" all-seasons and 434 miles on the no-cost 20" summers. At an 800-volt station the iX3 adds about 185 miles in 10 minutes. Tesla quotes up to 172 miles in 15 minutes on the same Y L. If the brief is highway range and a short stop, this is not close.
The drive
A Sports Activity Vehicle. Not a tablet with wheels.
Model Y L Premium is a tenth quicker to 60. That is fair. The iX3 is the one built as a BMW SAV: dual-motor xDrive, 463 hp in Sport, Heart of Joy coordinating drive, brake, and recuperation. Panoramic iDrive keeps information on the road, not only on a center screen. If you still want to enjoy the drive, that is the split.
Ownership
A dealer you can walk into.
Louisiana’s #1 BMW dealer. Factory-trained technicians. Genuine BMW parts. A rooftop that already lives this brand. Factory-trained BMW technicians. Genuine parts. A person on the lot when the software is not the answer. Tesla’s model is different. For a Baton Rouge household, that difference shows up on a Tuesday afternoon.
Verdict
Take the iX3.
At the same money as Tesla’s long-wheelbase Premium, the iX3 gives you more estimated range, faster DC charging, xDrive, and Neue Klasse design — with Brian Harris BMW behind it. Reserve it here.
BMW iX3 50 xDrive MSRP $61,500 + $1,350 destination. Dealer sets actual price. Range 383–434 miles depending on wheel/tire (BMW USA / EPA procedure). Charge: up to 400 kW; ~185 miles in 10 minutes; 10–80% in 21 minutes at a compatible 800V DC station. 0–60 4.7 s. Tesla Model Y L Premium figures from tesla.com US: 332 miles EPA est.; from $61,990 before destination and order fees ($63,630 including those fees); Supercharging up to 250 kW; up to 172 miles added in 15 minutes; 0–60 4.4 s. Actual range, charge time, and acceleration vary. No competitor inventory or offers implied.