{"id":83955,"date":"2025-10-09T14:35:10","date_gmt":"2025-10-09T18:35:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/autosector.com\/?p=83955"},"modified":"2025-10-09T14:35:10","modified_gmt":"2025-10-09T18:35:10","slug":"2026-bmw-i3-neue-klasse-ev","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/?p=83955","title":{"rendered":"BMW Is Bringing Back the i3 \u2014 And It Could Be the Most Exciting EV of 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"quick-links\">\n<div class=\"quicklink-container\"> <noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/themes\/wpdevel\/assets\/images\/quicklink.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"quicklink-icon\"\/><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=%22http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg%22%20viewBox=%220%200%20210%20140%22%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/themes\/wpdevel\/assets\/images\/quicklink.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"lazyload quicklink-icon\"\/> <strong>In This Article<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>BMW is reviving the i3 name for its first Neue Klasse sedan \u2014 a car that promises up to 900 km of range, 400 kW charging, and M-level performance. Here\u2019s why the 2026 BMW i3 could redefine what a sport sedan feels like in the electric era.<\/p>\n<p>The new i3, internally known as NA0, will arrive in 2026 and sit on BMW\u2019s all-new Neue Klasse architecture, the same platform that debuts next year with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bmwblog.com\/2025\/09\/05\/bmw-ix3-2026-neue-klasse-suv\/\">iX3 SUV<\/a>. The name was confirmed by BMW CEO Oliver Zipse during the iX3\u2019s world premiere in September, ending speculation about whether BMW would revive the i3 badge. And if the early details are any indication, this could be one of BMW\u2019s most exciting electric cars yet.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"lineup\">A Full Lineup \u2014 From a Rumored i3 20 to i3 M60<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/2026-bmw-i3-na0-spy-photos-lights-03.jpg\"><noscript><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-504764\" title=\"2026 BMW I3 NA0 SPY PHOTOS LIGHTS 03\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/2026-bmw-i3-na0-spy-photos-lights-03-830x553.jpg\" alt=\"2026 BMW i3 Sedan NA0 prototype testing with production headlights\" width=\"830\" height=\"553\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/2026-bmw-i3-na0-spy-photos-lights-03-830x553.jpg 830w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/2026-bmw-i3-na0-spy-photos-lights-03-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/2026-bmw-i3-na0-spy-photos-lights-03-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/2026-bmw-i3-na0-spy-photos-lights-03-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/2026-bmw-i3-na0-spy-photos-lights-03.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 830px) 100vw, 830px\"\/><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-medium wp-image-504764\" title=\"2026 BMW I3 NA0 SPY PHOTOS LIGHTS 03\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=%22http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg%22%20viewBox=%220%200%20830%20553%22%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/2026-bmw-i3-na0-spy-photos-lights-03-830x553.jpg\" alt=\"2026 BMW i3 Sedan NA0 prototype testing with production headlights\" width=\"830\" height=\"553\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/2026-bmw-i3-na0-spy-photos-lights-03-830x553.jpg 830w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/2026-bmw-i3-na0-spy-photos-lights-03-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/2026-bmw-i3-na0-spy-photos-lights-03-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/2026-bmw-i3-na0-spy-photos-lights-03-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/2026-bmw-i3-na0-spy-photos-lights-03.jpg 1920w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 830px) 100vw, 830px\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>BMW isn\u2019t launching just one i3. Expect a full lineup, starting with the entry-level i3 20 and topping out with the i3 M60, which will act as a preview for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bmwblog.com\/2025\/08\/26\/2027-bmw-m3-electric-za0-spy-shots\/\">first electric M3 (ZA0)<\/a>. While official specs haven\u2019t been released, it\u2019s reasonable to expect the M60 to use a dual-motor setup producing around 620 to 630 horsepower. That figure fits right in with today\u2019s i5 M60, i4 M60, and iX M60, all of which deliver roughly 600 horsepower. Neue Klasse models should take things slightly higher \u2014 partly for bragging rights, but also to create space for the lesser versions like the i3 40 and i3 50.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s a smart strategy that mirrors how BMW has long structured its combustion models.<\/p>\n<h3>Gen6 Tech: More Range, Faster Charging<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/bmw-gen6-electric-motors-00.jpg\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-495704 size-medium\" title=\"bmw-gen6-electric-motors-00\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/bmw-gen6-electric-motors-00-830x447.jpg\" alt=\"Gen6 BMW motors\" width=\"830\" height=\"447\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/bmw-gen6-electric-motors-00-830x447.jpg 830w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/bmw-gen6-electric-motors-00-1901x1024.jpg 1901w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/bmw-gen6-electric-motors-00-768x414.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/bmw-gen6-electric-motors-00-1536x827.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/bmw-gen6-electric-motors-00.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 830px) 100vw, 830px\"\/><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone wp-image-495704 size-medium\" title=\"bmw-gen6-electric-motors-00\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=%22http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg%22%20viewBox=%220%200%20830%20447%22%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/bmw-gen6-electric-motors-00-830x447.jpg\" alt=\"Gen6 BMW motors\" width=\"830\" height=\"447\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/bmw-gen6-electric-motors-00-830x447.jpg 830w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/bmw-gen6-electric-motors-00-1901x1024.jpg 1901w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/bmw-gen6-electric-motors-00-768x414.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/bmw-gen6-electric-motors-00-1536x827.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/bmw-gen6-electric-motors-00.jpg 1920w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 830px) 100vw, 830px\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Underneath it all is BMW\u2019s latest Gen6 battery and motor technology, which promises big gains in both range and performance. Depending on the model, the new i3 could travel up to 900 kilometers (about 559 miles) on the WLTP cycle. That\u2019s not wishful thinking \u2014 BMW\u2019s new cells are 20 percent more energy-dense and 30 percent faster to charge than before.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/bmw-gen6-details-00.jpg\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-495691\" title=\"bmw-gen6-details-00\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/bmw-gen6-details-00-830x457.jpg\" alt=\"Gen6 charging capabilities\" width=\"830\" height=\"457\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/bmw-gen6-details-00-830x457.jpg 830w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/bmw-gen6-details-00-1860x1024.jpg 1860w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/bmw-gen6-details-00-768x423.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/bmw-gen6-details-00-1536x846.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/bmw-gen6-details-00.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 830px) 100vw, 830px\"\/><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-medium wp-image-495691\" title=\"bmw-gen6-details-00\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=%22http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg%22%20viewBox=%220%200%20830%20457%22%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/bmw-gen6-details-00-830x457.jpg\" alt=\"Gen6 charging capabilities\" width=\"830\" height=\"457\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/bmw-gen6-details-00-830x457.jpg 830w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/bmw-gen6-details-00-1860x1024.jpg 1860w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/bmw-gen6-details-00-768x423.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/bmw-gen6-details-00-1536x846.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/bmw-gen6-details-00.jpg 1920w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 830px) 100vw, 830px\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Speaking of charging, the i3 will likely match the 400 kW rate of the upcoming iX3. In real-world terms, that\u2019s roughly 372 km (231 miles) added in 10 minutes, or about 175 miles on the EPA cycle. Even the <em>rumored <\/em>sportier i3 M60, which will trade some range for performance, should be comfortably efficient thanks to lighter, more compact drive units and better thermal management.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"design\">Design: A Modern Nod to the E30<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/bmw-vision-neue-klasse-concept-14.jpg\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-459060\" title=\"bmw-vision-neue-klasse-concept-14\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/bmw-vision-neue-klasse-concept-14-830x553.jpg\" alt=\"The side view of the BMW Vision Neue Klasse Concept\" width=\"830\" height=\"553\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/bmw-vision-neue-klasse-concept-14-830x553.jpg 830w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/bmw-vision-neue-klasse-concept-14-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/bmw-vision-neue-klasse-concept-14-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/bmw-vision-neue-klasse-concept-14-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/bmw-vision-neue-klasse-concept-14.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 830px) 100vw, 830px\"\/><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-medium wp-image-459060\" title=\"bmw-vision-neue-klasse-concept-14\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=%22http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg%22%20viewBox=%220%200%20830%20553%22%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/bmw-vision-neue-klasse-concept-14-830x553.jpg\" alt=\"The side view of the BMW Vision Neue Klasse Concept\" width=\"830\" height=\"553\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/bmw-vision-neue-klasse-concept-14-830x553.jpg 830w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/bmw-vision-neue-klasse-concept-14-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/bmw-vision-neue-klasse-concept-14-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/bmw-vision-neue-klasse-concept-14-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/bmw-vision-neue-klasse-concept-14.jpg 1920w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 830px) 100vw, 830px\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019ve seen the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bmwblog.com\/2025\/07\/03\/bmw-neue-klasse-sedan-design-domagoj-dukec\/\">Vision Neue Klasse Concept<\/a>, you already have a sense of what\u2019s coming \u2014 and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bmwblog.com\/2025\/09\/04\/bmw-i3-production-lights-spy-photos\/\">spy photos<\/a> suggest BMW isn\u2019t straying far from it. The new i3 will have classic three-box proportions, a low stance, and an upright rear that instantly recalls the E30 3 Series. At the front, BMW is bringing back a shark-nose profile with smaller, illuminated kidney grilles and a modern take on the dual-headlight design. Around back, the car adopts a thin light bar that stretches across the trunk lid, flanked by slim taillights possibly integrated into the rear spoiler \u2014 just like the concept car.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s clean, purposeful, and refreshingly BMW.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"segment\">A Segment with Room to Grow<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/tesla-model-3-vs-bmw-i3-neue-klasse.jpg\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-501994\" title=\"2027 BMW i3 Neue Klasse vs 2025 Tesla Model 3: EV Range, Charging, and Performance Compared\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/tesla-model-3-vs-bmw-i3-neue-klasse-830x465.jpg\" alt=\"Front three-quarter view of 2027 BMW i3 Neue Klasse next to Tesla Model 3 Performance on charging station background\" width=\"830\" height=\"465\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/tesla-model-3-vs-bmw-i3-neue-klasse-830x465.jpg 830w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/tesla-model-3-vs-bmw-i3-neue-klasse-1827x1024.jpg 1827w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/tesla-model-3-vs-bmw-i3-neue-klasse-768x430.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/tesla-model-3-vs-bmw-i3-neue-klasse-1536x861.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/tesla-model-3-vs-bmw-i3-neue-klasse.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 830px) 100vw, 830px\"\/><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-medium wp-image-501994\" title=\"2027 BMW i3 Neue Klasse vs 2025 Tesla Model 3: EV Range, Charging, and Performance Compared\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=%22http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg%22%20viewBox=%220%200%20830%20465%22%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/tesla-model-3-vs-bmw-i3-neue-klasse-830x465.jpg\" alt=\"Front three-quarter view of 2027 BMW i3 Neue Klasse next to Tesla Model 3 Performance on charging station background\" width=\"830\" height=\"465\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/tesla-model-3-vs-bmw-i3-neue-klasse-830x465.jpg 830w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/tesla-model-3-vs-bmw-i3-neue-klasse-1827x1024.jpg 1827w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/tesla-model-3-vs-bmw-i3-neue-klasse-768x430.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/tesla-model-3-vs-bmw-i3-neue-klasse-1536x861.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/tesla-model-3-vs-bmw-i3-neue-klasse.jpg 1920w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 830px) 100vw, 830px\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s been almost ten years since the Tesla Model 3 arrived (2017), and surprisingly, few true rivals have followed. Apart from the Polestar 2 and Hyundai Ioniq 6, the midsize electric sedan market is still wide open. There\u2019s a reason for that: margins. Automakers have focused on electric SUVs and high-end models because they\u2019re easier to sell at higher prices. Mid-range sedans like the i3 are tougher to make profitable, especially under the $50,000 mark.<\/p>\n<p>But that\u2019s exactly what gives BMW an opening. The i3 could fill a gap that enthusiasts have been waiting for \u2014 a driver\u2019s EV that doesn\u2019t feel like a compromise.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"driving\">Driving Feel: The Heart of Joy Lives On<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2026-bmw-ix3-na5-review-17.jpg\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-501234\" title=\"2026 BMW IX3 NA5 REVIEW 17\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2026-bmw-ix3-na5-review-17-830x553.jpg\" alt=\"2026 BMW iX3 prototype undergoing road testing ahead of official debut\" width=\"830\" height=\"553\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2026-bmw-ix3-na5-review-17-830x553.jpg 830w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2026-bmw-ix3-na5-review-17-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2026-bmw-ix3-na5-review-17-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2026-bmw-ix3-na5-review-17-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2026-bmw-ix3-na5-review-17.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 830px) 100vw, 830px\"\/><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-medium wp-image-501234\" title=\"2026 BMW IX3 NA5 REVIEW 17\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=%22http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg%22%20viewBox=%220%200%20830%20553%22%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2026-bmw-ix3-na5-review-17-830x553.jpg\" alt=\"2026 BMW iX3 prototype undergoing road testing ahead of official debut\" width=\"830\" height=\"553\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2026-bmw-ix3-na5-review-17-830x553.jpg 830w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2026-bmw-ix3-na5-review-17-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2026-bmw-ix3-na5-review-17-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2026-bmw-ix3-na5-review-17-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2026-bmw-ix3-na5-review-17.jpg 1920w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 830px) 100vw, 830px\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Earlier this year, I spent time behind the wheel of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bmwblog.com\/2025\/06\/11\/2026-bmw-ix3-first-drive-review-neue-klasse\/\">iX3 prototype<\/a> built on the same Neue Klasse platform. Despite being a tall SUV, it was shockingly composed. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bmwblog.com\/2025\/02\/16\/bmw-heart-of-joy-dynamic-performance-control\/\">Heart of Joy<\/a> central computer \u2014 BMW\u2019s new system that coordinates power delivery, chassis control, and steering \u2014 made the car feel more alive than any EV I\u2019ve driven from the brand so far.<\/p>\n<p>Now, imagine that technology in a lighter, lower sedan. That\u2019s where the i3 comes in. It\u2019s being designed not just to be quick, but to feel connected, responsive, and fun in the way that makes BMWs special. I even like its codename: NA0, signaling the start of a new era for BMW.<\/p>\n<p>The iX3 might be the family car I\u2019d buy with my head. But the i3? That\u2019s the one I\u2019d buy with my heart. At least until the electric M3 shows up.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In This Article BMW is reviving the i3 name for its first Neue Klasse sedan \u2014 a car that promises up to 900 km of range, 400 kW charging, and M-level performance. Here\u2019s why the 2026 BMW i3 could redefine what a sport sedan feels like in the electric era. 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