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 next BMW 3 Series will be unveiled in 2026, offered with a choice of internal. 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. While arriving first in electric i3 form, the eighth-generation 3 Series will continue to be offered with ICE power as it moves onto BMW's completely new, EV. The new all-electric 3 Series saloon has entered its final stages of testing ahead of its launch in 2026, and it's set to rival the likes of the Tesla Model 3 and the upcoming Mercedes CLA.
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 Neue Klasse 3 Series will be a fully electric version of the quintessential BMW.
Here's what we know. 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 standard gasoline-powered 3 Series will continue to be assembled at BMW's existing production facilities in Munich, Germany, and San Luis Potosí, Mexico, depending on regional market demands.
These ICE models will be among the final iterations before BMW transitions to a fully electric future later in the decade. Here's Our First Look at BMW's Electric 3 Series When it revealed the iX3 today, BMW gave us a preview of the coming i3, its electric 3 Series.
