BMW i3 (NA0)
| BMW i3 (NA0) | |
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| BMW i3 (NA0) | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | BMW |
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| Production | August 2026 (to commence) |
| Model years | 2027 (planned) |
| Assembly | |
| Designer | Anders Thøgersen under Adrian van Hooydonk |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Compact executive car (D) |
| Bodystyle | 4-door sedan |
| Layout |
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| Platform | Neue Klasse NAx platform |
| Related | BMW iX3 (NA5) |
| Powertrain | |
| Electric motor | Externally-excited synchronous (rear), AC induction (front) (HF1001N0 Front and HD1002N0 Rear) |
| Poweroutput | 463hp (345kW; 469PS) |
| Transmission | Single-speed gear reduction |
| Battery |
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| Plug-incharging | DC: 400 kW |
| Dimensions | |
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| Length | 4,760mm (187.4in) |
| Width | 1,864mm (73.4in) |
| Height | 1,481mm (58.3in) |
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The BMW i3 (NA0) is a battery electric compact executive car manufactured by BMW. The i3 was unveiled on 18 March 2026. The i3 is the second car to be produced using its latest "Neue Klasse" modular electric vehicle platform. The iX3 was the first Neue Klasse model.[1] It has a EPA estimated range of up to 440 miles per charge. The car will be produced at BMW’s home plant in Munich.[2]
It is part of the eighth generation of the BMW 3 Series range, along with the internal combustion engine variants - the BMW G50 (sedan) and BMW G51 (wagon, marketed as 'Touring'). It was teased during the launch event of the BMW iX3 (NA5), revealing its official name and launched on 18 March 2026. Sales will start in the third quarter of 2026.[3] [4]
Additionally, a station wagon "Touring" variant was teased during the end of the i3 presentation.[5] BMW states that it will start producing the i3 in August 2026.[6]
Overview
[edit ]The i3 was previewed by several concept cars showing the Neue Klasse generation as a whole, including the BMW i Vision Dee, BMW Vision Neue Klasse in 2023, and the BMW Vision Driving Experience in 2025. They showed a new, simpler form language that was simpler and included references to classic BMWs.
The i3 was launched and unveiled in a keynote presentation on 18 March 2026 with one specification - the i3 50 xDrive.
Design
[edit ]Similar to the iX3 (NA5), the i3 uses BMW's radical Neue Klasse design language, with the signature twin kidney grilles merged with the dual headlights, a reduced form language and cleaner lines. The interior sports a minimalist, more geometric design.
Markets
[edit ]China
[edit ]The Chinese market exclusively receives a long-wheelbase variant of the i3, with first details revealed before the Beijing Auto Show on 22 April 2026 and is expected to go on sale in late 2026. The wheelbase has been stretched by 108 mm (4.3 in) to 3,006 mm (118.3 in). The pop-out door handles have been replaced by pocket-style door handles to comply with local safety regulations, and the 'M' badge on the C-pillar is illuminated.[7] BMW says it will get over 1,000 km (620 mi) of range on the CLTC cycle.[8]
Specifications
[edit ]Battery and charging
[edit ]Similar to the iX3, the i3 is built on an 800-volt architecture. The i3 50 xDrive features a 108 kWh (usable) NMC lithium-ion battery that offering up to 440 mi (710 km) of EPA range and 912 km (567 mi) of WLTP range. It is capable of DC fast charging up to 400 kW, going from 10% to 80% in 21 minutes and adding 263 miles (423 km) of range in 10 minutes. It supports V2H, V2G, and V2L bidirectional charging functions.[9]
Powertrain
[edit ]The i3 50 xDrive has a dual-motor all-wheel drive layout producing 463 hp (345 kW) and 476 lb⋅ft (645 N⋅m) of torque. It also features the "Heart of Joy" supercomputer as a part of the Neue Klasse platform.[9]
References
[edit ]- ↑ White, Jeremy. "The 560-Mile All-New BMW i3 Has Finally Arrived". Wired. ISSN 1059-1028 . Retrieved 22 March 2026.
- ↑ "The new BMW i3: The second Neue Klasse model". www.bmwgroup.com. Retrieved 30 June 2026.
- ↑ Padeanu, Adrian (5 September 2025). "2027 BMW i3 Sedan Name Confirmed During iX3's Reveal". BMW BLOG. Retrieved 19 September 2025.
- ↑ Padeanu, Adrian (5 March 2026). "It's Official: The New BMW i3 Will Debut On March 18". BMW BLOG. Retrieved 5 March 2026.
- ↑ "BMW Is Saving The Wagon: New 3 Series Touring Teased". Motor1.com. Retrieved 29 March 2026.
- ↑ Panait, Mircea (6 April 2026). "2027 BMW i3 Sedan Production To Start From August 2026". Autoevolution.
- ↑ Yao, Yu (22 April 2026). 中国专属!多项智能科技配置 一文看懂全新宝马i3长轴距版首发 [Exclusively for China! A comprehensive overview of the new BMW i3 long-wheelbase version's numerous intelligent technology features]. 汽车之家 (Autohome) (in Chinese (China)). Retrieved 23 April 2026.
- ↑ "新世代宝马 i3 长轴距版首秀:续航破千,还有中国市场专属非隐藏门把手 - IT之家". www.ithome.com. Retrieved 23 April 2026.
- 1 2 "BMW i3 Revealed: 463 Horsepower And 440 Miles Of Range". Motor1.com. Retrieved 29 March 2026.