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BMW's 2027 i3 is the first fully electric 3 Series, built on the Neue Klasse platform with an 800 volt battery, strong powertrain specs, and production due in Munich this August.

Production of the Neue Klasse 2027 i3 sedan starts in Munich in August 2026.
The i3 uses an 800 volt battery with new cylindrical cells that are about 20 percent more energy dense by volume than BMW's previous prismatic cells.
BMW predicts up to 440 miles of range and DC fast charging up to 400 kW for the i3.
The launch i3 50 xDrive pairs an asynchronous front motor with an electrically excited synchronous rear motor for a combined 463 hp and 476 lb-ft of torque.
BMW says the 6th generation powertrain has 40 percent lower energy losses, is 10 percent lighter and 20 percent cheaper to make than its 5th generation units.
About 30 percent of the i3's materials are recycled and BMW expects the model can reach carbon parity with a comparable gasoline car in as little as one year.
Driving dynamics aim to match 3 Series heritage with near 50:50 weight distribution, battery low center of gravity, and regenerative braking that handles 95 percent of stops.
The i3 uses rewritten traction and stability control software, two levels of driver assist that comply with UN R79 and UN R171 rules, and an Alexa-powered onboard assistant.

BMW unveils 2027 i3, the first all-electric 3 Series

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