Review: https://www.electrifying.com/reviews/bmw-reviews/i3-neue-klasse/review
The BMW 3 Series is going electric – and BMW is making some seriously big promises. Meet the all-new BMW i3 Neue Klasse, an electric saloon with futuristic styling, next-generation technology, ultra-fast charging and a claimed range of up to 566 miles.
Nicola Hume takes a closer look at BMW’s all-electric answer to the Tesla Model 3, exploring what could make this one of the most important new electric cars of 2026.
Built on BMW’s new Neue Klasse platform, the i3 introduces the brand’s latest battery technology, an 800V electrical system and a completely redesigned interior featuring the striking Panoramic Vision display. It also promises more passenger space than a conventional 3 Series, thanks to its dedicated electric-car architecture.
But is the new design a triumph or a step too far? Can BMW really deliver more than 500 miles of range? And will the electric 3 Series have what it takes to challenge Tesla, Mercedes and Polestar?
BMW i3 Neue Klasse: key facts
Price: from £47,925
Battery options: 82.6kWh and 108.7kWh usable
Maximum claimed WLTP range: up to 566 miles
Power: up to 469hp in the i3 50 xDrive
0–62mph: 4.7 seconds
Maximum DC charging: 400kW
Boot capacity: 520 litres, plus a 58-litre front boot
The new BMW i3 is set to take on the Tesla Model 3, Mercedes CLA and Polestar 2, with more versions expected to join the range in the future.
Is this the electric executive car we’ve been waiting for? Watch Nicola’s first drive to find out.
What do you think of BMW’s new Neue Klasse design? Let us know in the comments below.
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