BMW’s i3 Aims at the Model 3 With a Dedicated EV Platform

BMW unveiled the 2027 i3, a dedicated EV sedan built on the Neue Klasse platform to take on the Tesla Model 3. The dual-motor AWD version delivers about 463 hp with a 109-kWh pack, targeting roughly 440 miles of EPA range and 400 kW peak charging. U.S. models will feature a built-in NACS port and bidirectional charging, with production in Munich starting in August and deliveries expected in early 2027, at an estimated $60,000–$65,000. The i3 emphasizes efficient packaging and an updated interior, and BMW is hinting at variants like a wagon and a future M version as competition in an SUV-dominated EV market heats up.