Is Bmw 3 Series Electric
By the Editorial Staff
March 16, 2026
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. BMW's Next 3 Series Is Electric: The 2026 i3 Changes Everything The 2026 BMW i3 (NA0) debuts the Neue Klasse platform with up to 400 miles of range, 400 kW charging, and a bold new 3 Series design.
BMW's plan is to split the 3 Series into gas and electric variants, much like it's already done with its other sedan lines (the 5 Series and 7 Series). The 3 Series defined modern BMW in the late 20th century. Soon, it will help redefine BMW in the 21st; the next generation is going 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. The BMW 3-Series EV is an all-electric luxury sedan priced at $50,000 (€46,500), launching in 2026. It offers 440 km (273 mi) of range, 255 hp, 0-100 km/h in 5.8 seconds, and a top speed of 200 km/h (124 mph), built on BMW's Neue Klasse EV platform.
The BMW 3 Series Electric, which will reach dealers globally in 2026, will distinguish itself from internal combustion engine models with its dedicated EV platform. The "Neue Klasse" 3 Series will be a fully electric version of the quintessential BMW. Here's what we know.
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. The radical new electric BMW 3 Series is now entering the final stages of testing, as the company gears up to take on the Tesla Model 3 and next Mercedes.
