The 2027 BMW iX3 is now available in the US, and its starting price my surprise and delight fans of the Bavarian automaker. The iX3, which is the first vehicle built on BMW’s next-gen Neue Klasse platform, starts at $62,850 including shipping, which is about $5,000 less than the equivalent gas-powered BMW X3 M50 xDrive (starting price $67,850). US customers can start configuring their vehicle now on BMW’s website, with deliveries expected to start in September. The iX3 coming in at a starting price that’s less than its equivalent gas car is a good sign for EV affordability in the US. EVs are still, on average, more expensive than ICE vehicles, with the average transaction price of a batter-powered model hitting $54,508 this past March, according to Cox Automotive. That number itself reflects a 6 percent decrease year over year. To be sure, BMW is a luxury brand, and most people would likely find the iX3, even with its impressive starting price, a bit too rich for their blood.…