BMW i3 (NA0) Specs, Range, Battery, Charging & Features
Eletric Car BMW i3 (NA0) Specs, Performance, Range, Dimensions & Features
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BMW i3 (NA0)
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| Manufacturer | BMW |
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| Production | August 2026–present |
| Model years | 2027 (to commence) |
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| Designer | Anders Thøgersen under Adrian van Hooydonk |
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| Class | Compact executive car (D) |
| Body style | 4-door sedan |
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| Platform | Neue Klasse NAx platform |
| Related | BMW iX3 (NA5) |
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| Electric motor | Externally-excited synchronous (rear), AC induction (front) (HF1001N0 Front and HD1002N0 Rear) |
| Power output | 463 hp (345 kW; 469 PS) |
| Transmission | Single-speed gear reduction |
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| Plug-in charging | DC: 400 kW |
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| Length | 4,760 mm (187.4 in) |
| Width | 1,864 mm (73.4 in) |
| Height | 1,481 mm (58.3 in) |
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The BMW i3 (NA0) is a battery electric compact executive car manufactured by BMW. The i3 was unveiled on 18 March 2026. The i3 is the second car to be produced using its latest “Neue Klasse” modular electric vehicle platform. The iX3 was the first Neue Klasse model. It has a EPA estimated range of up to 440 miles per charge. The car was produced at BMW’s home plant in Munich.
It is part of the eighth generation of the BMW 3 Series range, along with the internal combustion engine variants – the BMW G50 (sedan) and BMW G51 (wagon, marketed as ‘Touring’). It was teased during the launch event of the BMW iX3 (NA5), revealing its official name and launched on 18 March 2026. Sales will start in the third quarter of 2026.
Additionally, a station wagon “Touring” variant was teased during the end of the i3 presentation. BMW states that it is start producing the i3 in August 2026.
Overview
The i3 was previewed by several concept cars showing the Neue Klasse generation as a whole, including the BMW i Vision Dee, BMW Vision Neue Klasse in 2023, and the BMW Vision Driving Experience in 2025. They showed a new, simpler form language that was simpler and included references to classic BMWs.
The i3 was launched and unveiled in a keynote presentation on 18 March 2026 with one specification – the i3 50 xDrive.
Design
Similar to the iX3 (NA5), the i3 uses BMW’s radical Neue Klasse design language, with the signature twin kidney grilles merged with the dual headlights, a reduced form language and cleaner lines. The interior sports a minimalist, more geometric design.
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Markets
China
The Chinese market exclusively receives a long-wheelbase variant of the i3, with first details revealed before the Beijing Auto Show on 22 April 2026 and is expected to go on sale in late 2026. The wheelbase has been stretched by 108 mm (4.3 in) to 3,006 mm (118.3 in). The pop-out door handles have been replaced by pocket-style door handles to comply with local safety regulations, and the ‘M’ badge on the C-pillar is illuminated. BMW says it will get over 1,000 km (620 mi) of range on the CLTC cycle.
Specifications
Battery and charging
Similar to the iX3, the i3 is built on an 800-volt architecture. The i3 50 xDrive features a 108 kWh (usable) NMC lithium-ion battery that offering up to 440 mi (710 km) of EPA range and 912 km (567 mi) of WLTP range. It is capable of DC fast charging up to 400 kW, going from 10% to 80% in 21 minutes and adding 263 miles (423 km) of range in 10 minutes. It supports V2H, V2G, and V2L bidirectional charging functions.
Powertrain
The i3 50 xDrive has a dual-motor all-wheel drive layout producing 463 hp (345 kW) and 476 lb⋅ft (645 N⋅m) of torque. It also features the “Heart of Joy” supercomputer as a part of the Neue Klasse platform.
