Overview
- BMW began taking orders for the limited i3 First Edition after strong interest, with dealers and customers able to preorder following the move the company made on June 18.
- The company released full technical data showing a 108.7 kWh net battery, WLTP range of about 906–912 km depending on specification, and 400 kW DC charging that can add roughly 320–423 km in a 10‑minute session.
- The First Edition is a dual‑motor 50 xDrive with roughly 463–469 hp, 645 Nm of torque and a 0–100 km/h time near 4.7 seconds, and it ships with high‑spec features such as the Panoramic Vision display and M Sport trim.
- BMW plans to start production of the i3 sedan in Munich in August, with First Edition deliveries scheduled for this autumn and a lower‑priced standard i3 to follow later in the season.
- The sedan shares core Neue Klasse architecture with the iX3 but trades some cargo space for aerodynamic efficiency that boosts range, a positioning that aims to convert iX3 demand into early sales while facing competition from lower‑cost Chinese EVs and the need for more ultra‑fast chargers.