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i3
Second model of the Neue Klasse: fully electric 3 Series sedan with up to 900 km WLTP range and 800-volt fast charging.
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The new BMW i3 is not to be confused with the compact car built from 2013–2022 — it is the fully electric mid-size sedan in 3 Series format and the second model of the new "Neue Klasse" generation after the iX3. World premiere took place in March 2026; series production starts in August 2026 at the plant in Munich, with first deliveries in autumn 2026. Built on a newly developed 800-volt architecture with the sixth generation of BMW eDrive technology, the top model i3 50 xDrive delivers around 469 PS of system output, a battery of approximately 108 kWh, and a range of up to 900 km according to WLTP. The charging capacity of up to 400 kW is designed to add enough energy for around 400 km in just ten minutes. Design language, operating concept, and software have been fundamentally redesigned compared to previous BMW models. As of May 2026, many technical specifications are preliminary — market launch announced for late 2026.
Specifications
| Body type | Sedan, 4 doors, 5 seats |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive (i3 40) / All-wheel drive (i3 50 xDrive) |
| Powertrain | Electric, 6th generation BMW eDrive |
| Power (i3 50 xDrive) | ca. 469 PS (345 kW) |
| Torque | up to approx. 645 Nm |
| Range (WLTP) | up to 900 km (preliminary) |
| Battery (gross) | ca. 108 kWh |
| Architecture | 800-volt system |
| DC Charging Power | up to 400 kW |
| Market launch | Autumn 2026 |
| Platform | New Class |
| Plant | München |
Highlights
- Second model of the new BMW generation "Neue Klasse" with a completely newly developed architecture
- 800-volt system with DC charging power of up to 400 kW — recharge energy for 400 km in around ten minutes
- Up to 900 km range according to WLTP in the top model i3 50 xDrive (preliminary manufacturer's specification)
- Production at the main plant in Munich, series start August 2026
- Completely new display and control concept — for the first time as a 3-series-sized electric sedan