Overview
- All-electric M models will use two drive units with one motor per wheel, with the front axle able to fully decouple for rear-drive behavior and improved highway efficiency.
- The M-specific control unit—internally called Heart of Joy and branded BMW M Dynamic Performance Control—manages per‑wheel torque and braking in milliseconds and processes inputs up to ten times faster than prior systems.
- A Gen6 high-voltage battery with more than 100 kWh usable capacity, 800‑volt architecture, an external Energy Master controller, and M‑specific cooling is integrated structurally to boost chassis stiffness.
- BMW cites a technical potential of up to roughly 1 megawatt (about 1,360 PS) for the four‑motor setup, while final production outputs remain undisclosed.
- Separately, the first Neue Klasse model, the iX3, faces very strong European demand that tightens 2026 capacity at BMW’s Debrecen plant; the SUV remains orderable, with additional China production allocated to the local market.