# BMW M3 EV Stays True to Concept Design

> New BMW M3 EV production model mirrors Concept M Neue Klasse prototype with minimal changes.
- Title: BMW M3 EV Stays True to Concept Design · Car and Driver
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: Car and Driver — https://caranddriver.com/news/a74056328/bmw-m3-ev-i3-neue-klasse-prototype-photos
- Author: Alayna Wilkening
- Published: 2026-10-06T20:18:01+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: bmw, m3, ev, concept neue klasse, production model, electric sports sedan, m3 ev, cars
## 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.
## Key takeaway

BMW's upcoming 2028 M3 EV will closely follow the design of its 2024 Concept M Neue Klasse prototype.