BMW i3 Neue Klasse
| BMW i3 (NA0) | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | BMW |
| Model code | NA0 |
| Production | 2026 (to commence) |
| Model years | 2027 (planned) |
| Assembly | Germany: Munich (BMW Group Plant Munich) |
| Designer | Adrian van Hooydonk (head of design) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Compact executive car (D) |
| Body style | 4-door sedan |
| Layout | Dual-motor, all-wheel-drive (i3 50 xDrive) |
| Platform | Neue Klasse NAx platform |
| Related | BMW iX3 (NA5) |
| Powertrain | |
| Electric motor | Externally-excited synchronous motor (HF1001N0 Front and HD1002N0 Rear) |
| Power output | 463 hp (345 kW; 469 PS) |
| Battery | 108.7 kWh NMC lithium-ion |
| Electric range |
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| Plug-in charging | DC: 400 kW |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,898 mm (114.1 in) |
| Length | 4,760 mm (187.4 in) |
| Width | 1,864 mm (73.4 in) |
| Height | 1,481 mm (58.3 in) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | BMW i3 (G28) |
The BMW i3 (NA0) is an upcoming battery electric compact executive car manufactured by BMW. The i3 was launched and unveiled on 18 March 2026. The i3 is the second car to be produced using its latest "Neue Klasse" modular electric vehicle platform. iX3 is the first Neue Klasse offering.[1]
It is the 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. Production will begin in Europe in Q2 2026 with sales starting Q3 2026.[2][3]
Overview
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, and the BMW Vision Driving Experience. They showed a new, simpler form language that was simpler and included references to classic BMWs.
Design
Similar to the iX3 (NA5), the i3 will use BMW's radical Neue Klasse design language, with twin kidney grilles merged with the dual headlights.
References
- ^ White, Jeremy. "The 560-Mile All-New BMW i3 Has Finally Arrived". Wired. ISSN 1059-1028. Retrieved 22 March 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.