02 Jul 2026, 02:09:47 PM

BMW 1 Series To Return To RWD With EV Model? Next-Gen Coming In 2028

According to Autocar, the next-generation BMW 1 Series will follow a similar strategy to the upcoming 3 Series, where the electric and combustion models share the same name and design direction, but sit on separate platforms. The combustion-engined 1 Series is expected to continue using BMW’s UKL2 architecture, which is front-wheel-drive based. Meanwhile, the electric