BMW has opened US order books for the new 3 Series sedan built on the Neue Klasse platform, offering its first fully electric 3 Series alongside gasoline variants. The launch-only i3 50 xDrive AWD delivers 463 hp and an estimated 446-468 miles of range, with M60 and electric M3 variants expected later.
Background
BMW's Neue Klasse platform represents a major architectural shift for the brand, introducing sixth-generation electric powertrains and cylindrical cell batteries designed to compete with Tesla and other EV makers in the premium segment.
- Source
- Ars Technica
- Published
- Sep 30, 2026 at 10:42 PM
- Score
- 7.0 / 10