BMW i3 (2026)
2026 model year · First generation (Neue Klasse electric 3 Series) · on sale from June 2026
BMW's electric 3 Series is a mid-size saloon with two motors on every version and up to 912 km of WLTP range. Both versions charge from 10-80% in 21 minutes, can tow 1,800 kg and support bidirectional charging.
- WLTP range
- 912 km
- 566 miles, longest version
- Efficiency
- 7.5 km/kWh
- 134 Wh/km, 4.6 miles/kWh WLTP
- Fast charging
- 400 kW
- 10–80% in 21 min
- Price guide
- about €67k
- Ireland
What's new in this version
An all-new car: the first fully electric BMW 3 Series, built on BMW's Neue Klasse technology with an 800V system, cylindrical battery cells and up to 400 kW charging. It shares only its name with the 2013-2022 BMW i3 city car. Orders opened in June 2026 with the i3 50 xDrive First Edition, and the cheaper i3 40 xDrive joined the range at the end of September 2026. An i3 M60 xDrive follows in 2027.
Specifications
| Spec | 82.8kWh AWD (i3 40 xDrive) | 108.7kWh AWD (i3 50 xDrive) |
|---|---|---|
| Range and battery | ||
| WLTP range | 710 km (441 miles) | 912 km (566 miles) |
| Efficiency (WLTP) | 143 Wh/km (7.0 km/kWh) | 134 Wh/km (7.5 km/kWh) |
| Usable battery | 82.8 kWh | 108.7 kWh |
| Charging | ||
| Max DC charging | 300 kW | 400 kW |
| DC 10–80% | 21 min | 21 min |
| AC onboard charger | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Battery preconditioning | Automatic, from the sat nav | |
| Electrical architecture | 800 V | |
| Performance | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.4 s | 4.7 s |
| Top speed | 200 km/h (124 mph) | 200 km/h (124 mph) |
| Power | 275 kW (374 PS) | 345 kW (469 PS) |
| Torque | 520 Nm | 645 Nm |
| Drive | All-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Size and practicality | ||
| Length | 4,760 mm | |
| Width (without mirrors) | 1,865 mm | |
| Height | 1,480 mm | |
| Wheelbase | 2,897 mm | |
| Seats | 5 | |
| Boot | 420 litres | |
| Front boot | 31 litres | |
| Vehicle-to-load | Yes, up to 3.7 kW | |
| Kerb weight | 2,165 kg | 2,280 kg |
| Towing (braked) | 1,800 kg | 1,800 kg |
- 82.8kWh AWD (i3 40 xDrive): WLTP range 566-710 km depending on equipment; BMW UK quotes 441 miles. 22 kW AC charging is optional.
- 108.7kWh AWD (i3 50 xDrive): WLTP range 729-912 km depending on equipment; BMW UK quotes 566 miles. The First Edition (€72,855 in Ireland, £57,905 in the UK) is rated at up to 906 km and has 22 kW AC charging as standard.
Price guide
- Ireland
- about €67k
- Germany
- €60k–€66k
- Netherlands
- €58k–€64k
- UK
- £48k–£53k
Rough list prices before grants and dealer offers, to the nearest thousand. Ask a dealer for today's price.
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