US EditionNew SA-Bound BMW I3 Revealed: Bold New Look, Radical Cabin and 900km on a Charge
BMW's new i3 sedan features advanced battery tech and 345kW powertrain, offering a provisional 900km range that surpasses Tesla Model 3 Long Range, company says.
- Previewed late last year, BMW revealed its first truly global electric 3 Series, badged the i3, with a provisional EV range of up to 900km.
- Built on iX3 underpinnings, the i3 uses BMW's sixth-generation eDrive and cell-to-pack cylindrical battery cells, following Neue Klasse technologies to boost energy density.
- BMW says its charging architecture delivers DC charging up to 400kW, adding 400km in 10 minutes, while AC charging supports 22kW with bi-directional capability.
- BMW expects the sedan in Australia in early 2027, sourcing it from BMW's Munich plant and planning Touring wagon and electric M3 variants.
- If validated, the range claim would outpace some rivals including the Lucid Air’s 820km, while the cabin features Panoramic Vision, a 17.9-inch central display, and the 'Heart of Joy' computing unit.
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BMW presented a spectacular model: the electric mid-range limousine i3 promises 900 kilometres of range. The SPIEGEL was able to test it in advance.
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BMW’s first global electric 3 Series has been revealed with a breathtaking driving range of up to 900km.
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