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i3
Second model of the Neue Klasse: fully electric 3 Series sedan with up to 912 km WLTP range and 800-volt fast charging – in series production at the Munich plant since August 2026.
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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. The world premiere took place in March 2026; series production at the Munich plant commenced on 6 August 2026, with first deliveries to follow in autumn 2026. Built on a newly developed 800-volt architecture featuring the sixth generation of BMW eDrive technology, the top-of-the-range i3 50 xDrive delivers around 469 PS of system output, a battery of approximately 108 kWh, and a range of up to 912 km on the WLTP cycle. A charging capacity of up to 400 kW is designed to add energy for around 400 km in just ten minutes. The design language, operating concept, and software have been fundamentally reinvented compared to previous BMW models. At launch, the i3 50 xDrive is priced from €65,900; the i3 30 and i3 40 variants as well as the i3 Touring will follow in 2027.
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 912 km of range according to WLTP in the top model i3 50 xDrive
- Production at the Munich main plant – series production start on 6 August 2026
- Completely new display and control concept — for the first time as a 3-series-sized electric sedan