BMW has officially revealed the all-new 2026 BMW i3 (NA0), the brand’s first fully electric 3 Series and the second model under its Neue Klasse platform. At launch, the i3 will be offered as the i3 50 xDrive, featuring a dual-motor all-wheel drive setup combining an electrically excited synchronous motor (EESM) at the rear and
BMW has officially revealed the all-new 2026 BMW i3 (NA0), the brand’s first fully electric 3 Series and the second model under its Neue Klasse platform.
At launch, the i3 will be offered as the i3 50 xDrive, featuring a dual-motor all-wheel drive setup combining an electrically excited synchronous motor (EESM) at the rear and an asynchronous motor (ASM) at the front. Total system output is rated at 469 PS (345 kW) and 645 Nm.
Driving range is claimed at up to 900 km (WLTP), enabled by BMW’s sixth-generation eDrive technology and new cylindrical battery cells.
Charging supports up to 400 kW DC, with BMW claiming up to 400 km of range can be added in just 10 minutes. AC charging of up to 22 kW is also supported. Bi-directional charging is included, supporting vehicle-to-load (V2L), vehicle-to-home (V2H) and vehicle-to-grid (V2G) functions.
Despite its EV underpinnings, the i3 retains a traditional sedan form with BMW’s new 2.5-box design language, featuring a long wheelbase, short overhangs and a more upright silhouette. Dimensions are 4,760 mm, 1,865 mm, 1,480 mm, and 2,897 mm in length, width, height, and wheelbase respectively. This makes it larger than the G20 BMW 3 Series.
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Key exterior elements include a reinterpretation of BMW’s front end with integrated lighting and grille elements, a shark-nose profile, flared wheel arches and up to 21-inch wheels.
The chassis features MacPherson struts (front) and a five-link rear suspension, with adaptive M suspension available on AWD variants. The i3 debuts BMW’s new “Heart of Joy” high-performance control unit, which manages drivetrain, braking, steering and energy recuperation. BMW says the system operates up to 10 times faster than previous architectures, enabling more precise handling and smoother driving responses.
Inside, the i3 introduces BMW’s Panoramic iDrive system, replacing the traditional instrument cluster with a full-width projection display spanning the base of the windscreen.
This is paired with a 17.9-inch central touchscreen and an optional 3D head-up display, all powered by BMW Operating System X. The system integrates touch, voice and haptic controls, alongside a redesigned multifunction steering wheel.
Production of the new BMW i3 will begin in August 2026 at BMW’s Munich plant, with market launch in Europe expected later in the year.
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