Overview
- BMW confirms the i3 as the second Neue Klasse model after the iX3, positioned as the electric counterpart to the next 3 Series.
- The launch i3 50 xDrive features a dual‑motor all‑wheel‑drive setup with provisional outputs of about 463 hp and 645 Nm on Gen6 eDrive.
- Pre‑series builds are underway in Munich, with series production slated for the second half of 2026 and European sales targeted from late 2026 into 2027, followed by the U.S. in 2027.
- Prototypes have completed winter testing in Arjeplog, Sweden, as BMW highlights its new ‘Heart of Joy’ control unit and Dynamic Performance Control for quicker, more integrated responses.
- Interior previews indicate a minimalist cabin with the Panoramic Vision windshield display and a large central touchscreen, while reporting points to additional variants including an M Performance model and a future electric M3.