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BMW i3 2026
- Drive Type: AWD
- Type: 5 door sedan, 5 seats
- Self Driving:
- Airbags: Full Suite
PROS
- Solid range for its size
- Stable ride and handling balance
- Clean interior layout with modern infotainment
CONS
- Rear space tighter than larger sedans
- Charging speed trails top rivals in peak rates
The BMW i3 2026 is a compact electric sedan built for urban and suburban use. It sits in the compact executive segment. It uses a four door sedan body, not the older hatchback design and has more range.
Battery options focus on mid to long range use. Expect around 526 to 592 km CLTC depending on trim. Real world range sits lower under mixed driving. DC fast charging supports roughly 10 to 80 percent in about 35 minutes. AC charging supports overnight home charging.
Price sits in the mid range for premium EV sedans. It targets buyers who want a smaller BMW with electric power and daily usability. It fits city commuters and small families. From the same brand, see BMW i4 and BMW iX. Alternatives include Tesla Model 3 and BYD Seal. It competes closest with the Tesla Model 3 on range and charging.
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Full Specifications
MODEL
| Models | BMW i3 50 xDrive |
LAUNCH
| Announced | 2026, March 18 |
| Status | Coming soon. Expected release 2026, Q3 |
| Country of origin | Germany |
PERFORMANCE
| Power | AWD 469 hp (345 kW) |
| Torque | 645 Nm (476 lb-ft) |
| Acceleration The acceleration numbers are an easy way to compare car performance. We list either time from 0 to 100 km/h or time from 0 to 60mph, depending on which number(s) the manufacturers provide. The lower the acceleration time, the higher performance the car is. | 4.7 sec 0-62 mph |
| Max Speed | 130 mph (210 km/h) |
| transmission | Single-speed |
BATTERY
| Capacity | 108.7 kWh usable |
| Tech | Liquid-cooled Li-ion (800V type) |
| Range | 559 mi WLTP |
| Recuperation | Yes |
| Heat Pump | |
| AC Charging |
Type 2 11 kW, 0-100% in 11 h Type 2 22 kW, 0-100% in 5.45 h |
| DC Charging | CCS 400 kW max, 10-80% in 21 min |
| Others |
Bidirectional Charging: V2L Vehicle-to-Load, 3.7 kW V2H Vehicle-to-Home, 11 kW V2G Vehicle-to-Grid, 11 kW |
BODY
| Type | 5 door sedan, 5 seats |
| Platform | CLAR |
| Dimensions | 4760 x 1865 x 1480 mm (187.4 x 73.4 x 58.3 in) |
| Wheelbase | 2897 mm (114.1 in) |
| Suspension | Front double-joint spring strut axle, rear five-link axle; adaptive suspension |
| Wheels | R20, R21 |
| Frunk/Bonnet | Yes |
| Towing | No |
DISPLAYS
| Centre | 17.9" touchscreen |
| Driver's Display | 43.3" (only a portion of it) |
| Head-Up | Yes, projector type |
COMFORT
| Seats | Heated front seats |
| Roof | Panoramic glass sunroof, tilt & slide or Panoramic glass sunroof with matt light transmission |
| Parking Aids | Front and rear sensors, multiple cameras, Automatic Parking Assistance System |
| Connectivity | Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay |
SAFETY
| Airbags | Front, side, rear, head airbag system |
| Driving Aids | Front radar, multiple cameras. Front/Rear Crossing-Traffic Warning, Exit warning function, Parking Assist, Steering and Lane Control Assistant, Front collision warning with brake intervention, Active Lane Change Assistant, traffic light detection |
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