BMW i3 (Neue Klasse)

The electric 3 Series, with over 550 miles of range.

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Power
463 hp
0–60 / 62
—
Top speed
—
Range / weight
Up to 559
Price / year
£47,925 (i3 40 xDrive); £53,005 (i3 50 xDrive)
Drive
AWD

Design

Classic 3 Series long-body, short-overhang proportions with Neue Klasse detailing.

Driving

Chassis retuned from the iX3 so it drives like a 3 Series.

Engineering

Shares the iX3's 800V Gen6 platform; built in Munich.

Ownership

UK deliveries from autumn 2026; one of the longest-range EVs on sale.

Legacy

Brings Neue Klasse tech to BMW's most important nameplate.

Full specs

Varianti3 50 xDrive
Power463 hp
Zero To Sixty—
Top Speed mph—
Range WLTP MilesUp to 559
Battery kWh—
ChargingUp to 400 kW DC, 800V
Length mm4760
DriveAWD
Seats5
Price From£47,925 (i3 40 xDrive); £53,005 (i3 50 xDrive)

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