2026 BMW i3 unveiled

All-electric sedan with up to 900km of WLTP-claimed range

• Sleek panels integrate the LED headlights and fang-like DRLs

• Hexagonal opening below combines front splitter and air dam

• Vertical air intakes on either side

• '2.5-box' proportions

• Smooth panelling, clean lines

• Intricately-styled 21-inch alloy wheels

• Slim LED tail-lamps

• Cliff-faced bootlid

• Gloss black treatment on bumper

• 17.9-inch rhomboidal touchscreen

• Steering wheel with vertical spokes

• Pillar-to-pillar Panoramic Vision display projects vital info

• Physical controls are minimal

• Rotary drive selector on central tunnel

• Ambient lighting

• Powered front seats

• New AI assistant

• Level 2 ADAS

• Optional 3D heads-up display

• Underpinned by 800V platform

• Battery capacity likely 108.7kWh

• Dual motors produce 469hp and 645Nm

• WLTP-claimed range of 900km

• Up to 400kW DC charging; 400km range top-up in 10 mins

• Production starts in August 2026

• Will launch in a sole i3 50 xDrive variant initially

• Deliveries commencing for global markets in autumn (Sep-Nov)

• India launch yet to be confirmed, but iX3 SUV is inbound