{"id":83990,"date":"2025-10-14T12:03:55","date_gmt":"2025-10-14T16:03:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/autosector.com\/?p=83990"},"modified":"2025-10-14T12:03:55","modified_gmt":"2025-10-14T16:03:55","slug":"should-future-bmw-roadster-electric-or-gas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/?p=83990","title":{"rendered":"Should A Future BMW Roadster Be Electric Or Gas?"},"content":{"rendered":"

BMW has been selling a Z car almost continuously since 1989, when the Z1 debuted. There were a few short breaks between generations, but the Zukunft<\/em> (German for \u201cfuture\u201d) has been a fixture in the lineup for more than 30 years. Now, however, the clock is ticking for the compact roadster in its current form.<\/p>\n

Following a rumored Final Edition<\/a>, the \u201cG29\u201d is reportedly set to go out of production in May 2026. That\u2019s not even the worst part. A replacement is not even in sight. From what we\u2019ve heard, BMW isn\u2019t ready to commit to a new Z car just yet. However, sources close to Munich suggest the idea isn\u2019t entirely off the table. Assuming another two-seater convertible eventually arrives, the question remains: should it keep a gasoline engine or go fully electric?<\/p>\n

ICE or EV?<\/h3>\n

There are two schools of thought. On one hand, ICE would appeal to purists who enjoy a raw experience and want to hear the engine\u2019s roar with the top down. On the other hand, an EV would serve as a relaxed cruiser for weekend getaways. Offering both powertrains in such a small car isn\u2019t feasible due to packaging constraints. Developing two separate models would cost too much, given the limited sales potential. In short, BMW would have to choose one over the other.<\/p>\n

Given that the German luxury brand hasn\u2019t yet green-lit another Z, even if it eventually does, a new model wouldn\u2019t arrive this decade. BMW has bigger priorities right now. It\u2019s rolling out Neue Klasse to more than 40 models by the end of 2027<\/a>. Afterward, it\u2019s expected to focus on new entries like the rumored i1 hatchback<\/a>, i2 sedan<\/a>, and a rugged SUV<\/a>, leaving little room for a niche roadster until after 2030.<\/p>\n

The next decade will likely be dominated by hybrids and EVs, but a lightweight, pure combustion sports car would still have its fans. The problem is, how many of those are left anyway? In 2024, BMW sold just 10,482 units of the Z4, hardly a commercial success, which explains the company\u2019s hesitation to develop a successor.<\/p>\n

An Electric Z4 Has Potential<\/h3>\n