A new generation of the BMW 3-series sedan is on the horizon, and it's expected to wear styling inspired by the Neue Klasse concept car. The next-generation BMW 3 Series and its Neue Klasse counterpart mark a pivotal moment for BMW, merging traditional performance with bold steps into an electric future. BMW is expected to unveil a new generation of the 3-Series sedan in 2026.
The Neue Klasse sedan will be available in ICE (3-Series) and EV (i3) derivatives. The next 3 Series, BMW's mainstay cash cow for 50 years, will arrive with gasoline, diesel, hybrid and plug-in hybrid versions as well, and the i3 will be the first variant of its new generation. 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.
The next-generation BMW 3 Series, expected to undergo a full model change in 2026, is set to adopt the innovative Neue Klasse architecture. This new platform will enable the coexistence of the electric model i3 and high. BMW continues to innovate with its highly anticipated next-generation 3-Series, branded as the BMW i3, marking a significant leap into electric driving for this iconic model line.
The BMW 3 Series electric 2026 is set to revolutionize the luxury sedan segment, combining high performance, advanced technology, and sustainable mobility. This is our best look yet at the next-generation BMW 3 Series ahead of its world debut in 2026. Specifically this is the fully electric version which will (unsurprisingly) be called the BMW i3.
BMW has resurrected the term Neue Klasse to refer to its next-generation electric vehicles; it previously referred to the cars launched in the 1960s that kicked off the company's rise. BMW hasn't announced pricing for the next-gen 3-Series yet. Current 3-Series pricing ranges from $48,675 for the 330i to $64,875 for the all.
