Overview
- The launch model is the i3 50 xDrive with dual motors and all-wheel drive on BMW’s sixth‑generation eDrive and 800‑volt architecture, rated at 463 hp and 476 lb‑ft of torque.
- BMW claims up to 900 km WLTP range and about 440 miles on its preliminary EPA estimate, and says DC fast charging peaks at 400 kW with roughly 400 km added in about 10 minutes.
- Inside, the sedan features a Panoramic Vision display and a 17.9‑inch center screen, powered by a new multi‑computer setup including the ‘Heart of Joy’ controller that significantly boosts onboard computing.
- A cylindrical cell‑to‑pack battery around 108 kWh is integrated into the floor for rigidity and supports bidirectional charging; North American models adopt the NACS port, with AC charging up to 22 kW available.
- BMW teased an i3 Touring wagon and reporting indicates the current i4 liftback will be phased out as Neue Klasse volumes grow; pricing for the i3 is unannounced with U.S. sales expected in 2027.