Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Meet the BMW i3. Following the iX3 before it, the i3 is BMW's first fully electric 3 Series and the first sedan to adopt the automaker's Neue Klasse platform.
The first model, the i3 50 xDrive, features all-wheel drive thanks to an electric motor mounted on each axle. Together, they produce a healthy 463 horsepower and 476 lb-ft of torque—figures that firmly place this EV in performance sedan territory.
Range is just as impressive. BMW estimates up to 440 miles on a full charge, and notably, that figure is based on EPA-style testing rather than the more lenient WLTP standard. The i3 also benefits from an 800-volt electrical architecture, enabling ultra-fast charging speeds of up to 400 kW.
With up to 440 miles of range, strong power figures, and BMW’s well-earned reputation for chassis tuning, the i3 has the potential to redefine what an electric sport sedan can be.
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Meet the BMW i3. Following the iX3 before it, the i3 is BMW's first fully electric 3 Series and the first sedan to adopt the automaker's Neue Klasse platform.
The first model, the i3 50 xDrive, features all-wheel drive thanks to an electric motor mounted on each axle. Together, they produce a healthy 463 horsepower and 476 lb-ft of torque—figures that firmly place this EV in performance sedan territory.
Range is just as impressive. BMW estimates up to 440 miles on a full charge, and notably, that figure is based on EPA-style testing rather than the more lenient WLTP standard. The i3 also benefits from an 800-volt electrical architecture, enabling ultra-fast charging speeds of up to 400 kW.
With up to 440 miles of range, strong power figures, and BMW’s well-earned reputation for chassis tuning, the i3 has the potential to redefine what an electric sport sedan can be.
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