BMW has officially revealed the next chapter of its iconic 3 Series: the fully electric BMW i3, the second model in the Neue Klasse and a technological milestone for the brand. Described in the press release as “a technological quantum leap into a new era,” the new i3 blends the familiar sporting DNA of the 3 Series with cutting‑edge EV engineering, advanced digital interfaces, and a bold reinterpretation of BMW design.
The BMW i3 50 xDrive launches with dual electric motors producing 463 hp and 476 lb‑ft of torque, powered by BMW’s sixth‑generation eDrive technology. Its 800‑volt architecture enables DC fast charging up to 400 kW and an estimated range of up to 440 miles based on preliminary BMW AG tests. A new cylindrical‑cell high‑voltage battery, cell‑to‑pack construction, and pack‑to‑open‑body integration reduce weight, improve rigidity, and increase energy density by 20% over the previous generation. Bidirectional charging – Vehicle‑to‑Load, Vehicle‑to‑Home, and Vehicle‑to‑Grid – comes standard, turning the i3 into both a mobile power source and a home‑energy asset.
The exterior introduces BMW’s modern 2.5‑box silhouette with a long wheelbase, short overhangs, and flared arches. A unified grille‑and‑headlight geometry forms a new four‑eye light signature, while the rear features wide shoulders and three‑dimensional horizontal taillights. Eleven exterior colors will be offered at launch, including the exclusive M Le Castellet Blue metallic. The optional Iconic Glow package adds customizable lighting animations that activate as the driver approaches.
Inside, the i3 debuts BMW’s Panoramic iDrive system anchored by the new Panoramic Vision display, projecting information across the lower windshield from pillar to pillar. A 17.9‑inch Free‑Cut Central Display, a redesigned steering wheel with Shy Tech controls, and an optional 3D Head‑Up Display create a driver‑focused digital environment. Personalization is extensive, with multiple My Modes, BMW ID profiles for up to seven users, and a wide range of interior materials, including Veganza, M Performtex, and BMW Individual Merino leather.
The driving experience is shaped by the “Heart of Joy,” one of four new high‑performance computing units that manage driving dynamics with ten‑times‑faster response than previous systems. Paired with a low‑mounted battery, new suspension architecture, and optional Adaptive M suspension, the i3 promises precise, predictable handling. BMW Symbiotic Drive introduces Level 2+ assistance designed to work seamlessly with driver inputs rather than override them, enabling intuitive shared control in everyday driving.
Production of the BMW i3 will begin in August 2026 at BMW’s historic Munich plant, which has undergone major modernization to support the Neue Klasse. By 2027, the facility will transition to exclusively producing fully electric vehicles.
Sustainability plays a central role in the new i3, which uses approximately 30 percent secondary materials, including recycled aluminum, marine plastics, and recycled textiles. Battery cell production uses renewable energy, reducing CO₂e emissions in the supply chain by roughly 33 percent compared to Gen5. BMW estimates that the i3 achieves a CO₂e advantage over comparable combustion models after just one to two years of use.
In essence, the new BMW i3 fuses the heritage of the 3 Series with the full ambition of the Neue Klasse: a long‑range, fast‑charging EV built on advanced computing, a fully reimagined digital cockpit, and a sustainability‑driven manufacturing process. It represents BMW’s clearest statement yet about the future of its core sedan—and the future of the brand itself.
BMW is sharpening its focus on sustainability as it prepares the next generation of electric vehicles, with the all-new BMW i3 emerging as a central pillar of the company’s 360° decarbonisation strategy. This holistic approach spans the entire lifecycle of the vehicle – from development and supply chain to production and end‑of‑use – ensuring that the second Neue Klasse model plays a decisive role in meeting BMW’s…
16 March 2026
BMW Group’s Plant Munich has reached a significant production milestone with the launch of the first near‑series test vehicles for the new BMW i3, marking the start of the final preparation phase ahead of series production scheduled for the second half of 2026. The move brings the plant one step closer to full-scale manufacturing after completing major upgrades to its manufacturing and logistics infrastructure…
4 February 2026
BMW is preparing a round of updates for its electric lineup in spring 2026, introducing new drive technology and expanded equipment options across several models. The BMW iX1 and iX2 will both benefit from upgraded power electronics designed to reduce energy consumption and extend driving range. At the same time, the BMW iX3 will have new colors and charging options. As of spring 2026, the BMW iX1 eDrive20 (16.1…
29 January 2026
BMW M is preparing to bring its “Ultimate Driving Machine” ethos into the electric era. Beginning in 2027, the BMW M Neue Klasse will mark a new chapter for high‑performance vehicles, translating the brand’s motto into a fully electric reality. According to BMW M GmbH Managing Director Franciscus van Meel, this next generation will set new standards for performance and deliver racetrack‑ready dynamics suited to…
14 January 2026
BMW is charging into fall 2025 with major upgrades to its all-electric i4 lineup, delivering more range, more power, and a sharper edge across the board. The 2026 i4 eDrive40 is expected to top 300 miles of range – regardless of wheel size – while the high-performance variant gets a serious power bump and a new name to match. 2026 BMW i4 M60 specifications 2026 BMW i4 xDrive40 specifications 2026 BMW i4 eDrive40…
7 November 2025
Since 2022, the BMW Group and Solid Power, Inc. have intensified their collaboration to develop all-solid-state battery technology, advancing through a technology transfer agreement that recently culminated in the integration of Solid Power’s large-format pure ASSB cells into a BMW i7 technology test vehicle. In October 2025, Samsung SDI joined the effort, forming a three-way collaboration that combines the…
31 October 2025
BMW and MINI will headline dynamic exhibits at the Japan Mobility Show in Tokyo, running October 31 through November 9, 2025, showcasing next‑generation vehicles and systems including the first Neue Klasse model, the BMW iX3, new hydrogen fuel cell developments, and a fresh MINI lineup highlighted by a Paul Smith special edition. The event will mark the Asian debut of the BMW iX3 and present a suite of technologies…
29 October 2025
Automakers in North America are increasingly reducing on‑the‑road prices for battery electric vehicles by amounts close to the former $7,500 federal tax credit. Manufacturers are applying the savings in different ways: permanent MSRP adjustments, time‑limited rebates applied at the point of sale, or larger dealer incentives that lower the cash price before financing or leasing. The strategy shortens the cash gap for…
5 October 2025
BMW iX3 50 xDrive specifications BMW presents the first series-produced Neue Klasse model. The new-generation BMW iX3 is a fully electric Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) that gives customers their first on-the-road taste of a whole new era of Sheer Driving Pleasure. An all-new design language gives the car a character-rich appearance that faithfully conveys the technological progress made by the new model. With…
5 September 2025
At the IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich to be held next month, BMW Group will present one of the most significant new models in the history of its home city. The 2026 BMW iX3, the first model of the Neue Klasse, will celebrate its public premiere accompanied by revolutionary new and groundbreaking technologies for the future of the entire BMW Group. The BMW iX3 will reveal to the public for the first time the enormous…
6 August 2025
BMW Group Plant Steyr began series production of the e-motor for the Neue Klasse. The electric motor for the sixth generation of BMW eDrive (Gen6) is the first fully-electric drivetrain to be produced at the Steyr location in Austria. From there, it will be shipped throughout the production network, providing the drivetrain for the Neue Klasse. Between the project launch in 2022 and 2030, BMW is investing over a…
6 August 2025
The BMW Group is bringing large-format, pure ASSB cells from Solid Power to its test vehicle, a BMW i7, which is being operated in the Munich area. The potential benefits of ASSB technology: higher energy density in a very compact storage system compared to current technologies. The concept battery integrated in the BMW i7 test vehicle combines proven Gen5 construction principles (prismatic cells in modules) with…
23 May 2025
The new all-electric BMW iX celebrated its start of production at the BMW Group plant in Dingolfing. The electric pioneer, which has been manufactured at the site since 2021 and has since been sold over 130,000 units worldwide, receives a comprehensive update in March 2025 – offering increased performance, range and sportiness in three distinctive trims: BMW iX xDrive45, BMW iX xDrive60, and BMW iX M70 xDrive. The…
10 March 2025
The 2026 BMW iX will enter production in March at BMW’s Plant Dingolfing. Deliveries are expected to commence in the second quarter of 2025. The vehicle is available in three models: BMW iX xDrive45 specifications – USD 75150 +USD1175 destination and handling BMW iX xDrive60 specifications – USD 88500 +USD1175 destination and handling BMW iX M70 xDrive specifications – USD 111500 +USD1175 destination and handling…
29 January 2025
2026 Porsche Cayenne Turbo Electric
Length: 196.3 in / 4985 mm
Width: 78.0 in / 1980 mm
Height: 65.9 in / 1674 mm
Curb weight: 5831.23 lb / 2645 kg
Location: Rear
Location: Front
Battery: 113 kWh
2026 Porsche Cayenne Electric
Length: 196.3 in / 4985 mm
Width: 78.0 in / 1980 mm
Height: 65.9 in / 1674 mm
Curb weight: 5566.67 lb / 2525 kg
Location: Rear
Location: Front
Battery: 113 kWh
2027 Volvo EX60 P12 AWD Electric
Doors: 5, Seats: 5
Length: 189.1 in / 4803 mm
Width: 75.1 in / 1908 mm
Height: 64.4 in / 1635 mm
Curb weight: 5302.12 lb / 2405 kg
Location: Rear
Location: Front
Battery: 117 kWh
2027 Volvo EX60 P10 AWD Electric
Doors: 5, Seats: 5
Length: 189.1 in / 4803 mm
Width: 75.1 in / 1908 mm
Height: 64.4 in / 1635 mm
Curb weight: 5180.86 lb / 2350 kg
Location: Rear
Location: Front
Battery: 95 kWh
2027 Volvo EX60 P6 Electric RWD
Doors: 5, Seats: 5
Length: 189.1 in / 4803 mm
Width: 75.1 in / 1908 mm
Height: 64.4 in / 1635 mm
Curb weight: 4828.12 lb / 2190 kg
Electric motor: 275 kW, 480 Nm, Location: Rear
Battery: 83 kWh
2026 BMW iX M70 xDrive
Doors: 5, Seats: 5
Length: 195.5 in / 4965 mm
Width: 77.6 in / 1970 mm
Height: 66.7 in / 1695 mm
Curb weight: 5687.93 lb / 2580 kg
Electric motor #1: 360 kW, 650 Nm @ 0 – 5000 rpm, Location: Rear
Electric motor #2: 190 kW, 365 Nm @ 0 – 5000 rpm, Location: Front
Voltage: 369 V
2026 BMW iX M70 xDrive US
Doors: 5, Seats: 5
Length: 195.5 in / 4965 mm
Width: 77.6 in / 1970 mm
Height: 66.7 in / 1695 mm
Curb weight: 5687.93 lb / 2580 kg
Electric motor #1: 360 kW, 650 Nm @ 0 – 5000 rpm, Location: Rear
Electric motor #2: 190 kW, 365 Nm @ 0 – 5000 rpm, Location: Front
Voltage: 369 V
2026 BMW iX xDrive60
Doors: 5, Seats: 5
Length: 195.5 in / 4965 mm
Width: 77.6 in / 1970 mm
Height: 66.7 in / 1695 mm
Curb weight: 5522.58 lb / 2505 kg
Electric motor #1: 230 kW, 400 Nm @ 0 – 5000 rpm, Location: Rear
Electric motor #2: 190 kW, 365 Nm @ 0 – 5000 rpm, Location: Front
Voltage: 369 V
2026 BMW iX xDrive60 US
Doors: 5, Seats: 5
Length: 195.5 in / 4965 mm
Width: 77.6 in / 1970 mm
Height: 66.7 in / 1695 mm
Curb weight: 5522.58 lb / 2505 kg
Electric motor #1: 230 kW, 400 Nm @ 0 – 5000 rpm, Location: Rear
Electric motor #2: 190 kW, 365 Nm @ 0 – 5000 rpm, Location: Front
Voltage: 369 V
2026 BMW iX xDrive45
Doors: 5, Seats: 5
Length: 195.5 in / 4965 mm
Width: 77.6 in / 1970 mm
Height: 66.7 in / 1695 mm
Curb weight: 5401.33 lb / 2450 kg
Electric motor #1: 200 kW, 400 Nm @ 0 – 5000 rpm, Location: Rear
Electric motor #2: 190 kW, 365 Nm @ 0 – 5000 rpm, Location: Front
Battery: 100.6 kWh, Voltage: 332.1 V
2026 BMW iX xDrive45 US
Doors: 5, Seats: 5
Length: 195.5 in / 4965 mm
Width: 77.6 in / 1970 mm
Height: 66.7 in / 1695 mm
Curb weight: 5401.33 lb / 2450 kg
Electric motor #1: 200 kW, 400 Nm @ 0 – 5000 rpm, Location: Rear
Electric motor #2: 190 kW, 365 Nm @ 0 – 5000 rpm, Location: Front
Battery: 100.6 kWh, Voltage: 332.1 V
2026 BMW i4 xDrive40
Doors: 4, Seats: 5
Length: 188.3 in / 4783 mm
Width: 72.9 in / 1852 mm
Height: 57.0 in / 1448 mm
Curb weight: 5022.13 lb / 2278 kg
Location: Rear
Location: Front
Voltage: 398.5 V
2026 BMW i4 M60
Doors: 4, Seats: 5
Length: 188.3 in / 4783 mm
Width: 72.9 in / 1852 mm
Height: 57.0 in / 1448 mm
Curb weight: 5028.74 lb / 2281 kg
Electric motor #1: 242 kW @ 8000 – 17000 rpm, 365 Nm @ 0 – 5000 rpm, Location: Rear
Electric motor #2: 200 kW @ 8000 – 17000 rpm, 430 Nm @ 0 – 5000 rpm, Location: Front
Voltage: 398.5 V
2026 BMW i4 eDrive40
Doors: 4, Seats: 5
Length: 188.3 in / 4783 mm
Width: 72.9 in / 1852 mm
Height: 57.0 in / 1448 mm
Curb weight: 4713.48 lb / 2138 kg
Electric motor: 250 kW @ 8000 – 17000 rpm, 430 Nm @ 0 – 5000 rpm, Location: Rear
Voltage: 398.5 V
2026 Porsche Macan GTS
Doors: 5, Seats: 5
Length: 189.2 in / 4805 mm
Width: 76.9 in / 1952 mm
Height: 63.5 in / 1613 mm
Curb weight: 5280.07 lb / 2395 kg
Location: Rear
Location: Front
Battery: 100 kWh, Voltage: 800 V
2026 Porsche Macan Turbo
Doors: 5, Seats: 5
Length: 188.3 in / 4784 mm
Width: 76.3 in / 1938 mm
Height: 63.8 in / 1621 mm
Curb weight: 5302.12 lb / 2405 kg
Location: Rear
Location: Front
Battery: 100 kWh, Voltage: 800 V
2026 Porsche Macan 4S
Doors: 5, Seats: 5
Length: 188.3 in / 4784 mm
Width: 76.3 in / 1938 mm
Height: 63.8 in / 1621 mm
Curb weight: 5169.84 lb / 2345 kg
Location: Rear
Location: Front
Battery: 100 kWh, Voltage: 800 V