The next BMW 3 Series will be unveiled in 2026, offered with a choice of internal. The petrol versions of the 3-Series will get elements of the new look too, but will be a development of the current car underneath the facelift. What will be special about the new BMW i3? Away from the looks, it will use a new EV architecture which promises to give the i3 the longest range on any electric car currently on sale in the UK.
The 2026 BMW i3 (NA0) debuts the Neue Klasse platform with 400-mile range, 400 kW charging, and an all. BMW teased its first full-production electric 3 Series model in Munich today, with a camouflaged i3 sedan sneaking in to the launch of the iX3 BEV SUV. Electric "i3" Neue Klasse Models: The fully electric 3 Series variant-unofficially dubbed the i3 sedan-will be built at a brand-new plant in Woodruff, South Carolina.
This factory is expected to begin operations by mid-2026, backed by BMW's $1.7 billion investment in U.S. EV production. 2026 electric BMW 3 Series previewed ahead of launch The next generation of BMW's executive car will offer up to 500 miles of electric range - but there'll be traditional petrol power too.
Both gas and electric powertrains will be offered for the 2026 BMW 3 Series. A fully electric variant, the i3, will join, giving South Bay commuters an eco. Discover the all-new BMW 3 Series i3 for 2026.
Explore its electric specs, estimated price, release date, and what makes BMW's Neue Klasse platform a game. Release Date and Price BMW is expected to unveil the 2026 3 Series in late 2025, with deliveries likely starting in early 2026. Pricing should start around $45,000 to $50,000 for base models; higher.
A Major Transition for a BMW Icon Right, so this new electric BMW 3 Series for the UK is a bit of a milestone for BMW. It's not just another petrol car fitted with a big battery-this one's designed from scratch to be electric, all thanks to that Neue Klasse platform. And just to be clear, even though it's called the i3, it's got nothing to do with that quirky little hatchback from.