From Car and Driver · Alayna Wilkening · · 1m 10s
BMW M3 EV Stays True to Concept Design
New BMW M3 EV production model mirrors Concept M Neue Klasse prototype with minimal changes.
In brief
New BMW M3 EV production model mirrors Concept M Neue Klasse prototype with minimal changes. BMW's upcoming 2028 M3 EV will closely follow the design of its 2024 Concept M Neue Klasse prototype. Originally reported by Car and Driver.
New BMW M3 EV Photos
BMW released camouflaged photos showing the production model will closely follow the original Concept M Neue Klasse prototype.
Electric Performance Focus
The first fully electric M3 will sit atop the i3 lineup and represent the pinnacle of performance for the electric i3 range.
M3 EV Quad-Motor Setup
The M3 EV features a quad-motor system with one electric motor per wheel, enabling all-wheel drive or rear-wheel drive depending on conditions.
Design Similarities
Most original Neue Klasse styling remains on the production M3 EV, including front headlights, kidney grille, hood scoop, and track lights.
Production Details
The M3 EV will be built at BMW's Munich factory starting in 2027, with the 2028 model expected to be revealed in 2027.
What Happens Next
BMW expects the 2028 M3 EV to be officially unveiled in 2027 after production begins at the Munich plant.
The headline
BMW's upcoming 2028 M3 EV will closely follow the design of its 2024 Concept M Neue Klasse prototype.
