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BMW Revamps the 7 Series for 2027 with Neue Klasse Tech and a Bigger i7 Battery
automotive1 month ago

BMW Revamps the 7 Series for 2027 with Neue Klasse Tech and a Bigger i7 Battery

BMW updates the 7 Series for 2027 with Neue Klasse styling and tech across the lineup: the all‑electric i7 gains cylindrical battery cells that raise usable capacity to 112.5 kWh, pushing EPA range above 350 miles and charging up to 250 kW; the 740/740 xDrive continue with a 3.0‑liter turbo inline‑six (~394 hp) and a 750e xDrive plug‑in hybrid with 483 hp and about 34 miles of electric range; interior tech is upgraded with a Panoramic Drive display, large touchscreens, a rear-seat Theater Screen, and OTA updates, plus more sensors in the grille for Level 2 assist. Availability includes i7 and 740/740 xDrive before year’s end, with the 750e xDrive arriving in 2027; pricing rises modestly for the 740 models and more for the i7 (starting around $101k for the 740 and $106k for the i7 50 xDrive).

via Ars Technica|
#7-series#automotive#bmw
BMW 7 Series Embraces Neue Klasse, Elevating Luxury With Onboard Computing
technology1 month ago

BMW 7 Series Embraces Neue Klasse, Elevating Luxury With Onboard Computing

BMW unveils the 7 Series on its Neue Klasse platform, offering six variants (EV i7 50/60 xDrive, gas 740/740 xDrive, plug-in 750e xDrive, and a 2027 V8 M), featuring Gen6 cylindrical batteries from Rimac with 112.5 kWh usable capacity and 350+ miles of range, 250 kW charging, and a 'superbrains' compute system plus 'shy tech' for a cleaner cabin; interior includes multiple screens (including Panoramic Vision and a 31-inch Theater Screen); prices start at about $99,800 and rise to $124,700, with the car due this summer to rival the Mercedes EQS and Lucid Air.

via The Verge|
#bmw-7-series#charging#electric-vehicles
BMW 7-Series Facelift Signals a Brand-Wide Neue Klasse Makeover
technology1 month ago

BMW 7-Series Facelift Signals a Brand-Wide Neue Klasse Makeover

BMW's 7-Series facelift introduces Neue Klasse tech with a new electrical architecture and 112.5 kWh cylindrical cells, adds Panoramic iDrive with a 17.9-inch central display and a standard 14.6-inch front passenger screen, plus a 31.3-inch rear Theater Screen with Zoom/HDMI. The i7 gains over 350 miles of range and 250 kW charging; driver assist shifts to Level 2 (dropping Level 3). The update is framed as a blueprint to extend Neue Klasse thinking to older models like the 5-Series, with production starting July 2026 in Dingolfing, early 2027 for the 750e xDrive PHEV, and a future M Performance model after launch.

via Carscoops|
#7-series#bmw#electric-vehicles
BMW's i3: The Electric 3 Series Poised to Define the Brand's Future
technology2 months ago

BMW's i3: The Electric 3 Series Poised to Define the Brand's Future

The article argues the new BMW i3 is more pivotal than the iX3 because it reinvents the 3 Series as BMW's core electric sedan under the Neue Klasse, featuring an 800-volt architecture, rapid 400 kW charging, and a large battery that could deliver long ranges (up to ~560 miles WLTP / ~440 miles EPA) with multiple motor variants, including a high-performance i3 M. While the iX3 remains important, the i3 is positioned as the defining BMW EV for the brand's future.

via InsideEVs|
#bmw#electric-vehicles#i3
BMW’s i3 Aims at the Model 3 With a Dedicated EV Platform
technology2 months ago

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.

via Gizmodo|
#bmw#charging#evs
BMW reboots the i3 as a high-range, performance-focused EV sedan
autostransportation2 months ago

BMW reboots the i3 as a high-range, performance-focused EV sedan

BMW unveils a modern i3 on its Neue Klasse platform, pairing motors on both axles for 463 hp and 476 lb-ft, with an 800-volt system, EPA-rated 440-mile range, and 400 kW DC fast charging. The battery is integrated into the chassis for weight and stiffness, and the car features bidirectional charging, a tech-forward interior (17.9-inch driver display, optional 3D HUD, Digital Key Plus, Alexa AI), with production starting in August 2026 and deliveries planned for fall; pricing will be announced closer to launch.

via Engadget|
#autostransportation#bmw#electric-vehicle
BMW's 2027 i3: the electric 3 Series with 800V tech and 440-mile range
technology2 months ago

BMW's 2027 i3: the electric 3 Series with 800V tech and 440-mile range

BMW unveils the 2027 i3, its first all-electric 3 Series, built on the 800V Neue Klasse platform with a dual-motor 463 hp system (345 kW) and 476 lb-ft (645 Nm) of torque, up to 440 miles of range, and 400 kW DC fast charging; it features a redesigned rear, a software-defined chassis, a high-tech interior, and plans for a Touring wagon and an electric M3, plus two driver-assist levels aligned with UN regulations.

via Ars Technica|
#800-volt#bmw#electric-vehicle
BMW revives the i3 as a high-range four-door EV on the Neue Klasse platform
transportation2 months ago

BMW revives the i3 as a high-range four-door EV on the Neue Klasse platform

BMW is reviving the i3 name on a Neue Klasse-based four-door electric sedan that uses the iX3 powertrain and a new cylindrical-cell battery, targeting about 440 miles of range with 400 kW charging. The first model, i3 50 xDrive, pairs dual motors (all-wheel drive) with teased single-motor and quad-motor variants for the future. Not a reboot, but a retcon, the car promises a roomier interior, the Panoramic Vision system, a 17.9-inch touchscreen, OTA updates, and Alexa integration. Expect around $60k in the US and manufacturing starting in August 2026.

via The Verge|
#bmw#electric-cars#i3
BMW’s i3 prototype shreds ice with new-class tech
transportation-autos2 months ago

BMW’s i3 prototype shreds ice with new-class tech

BMW’s i3 prototype on the Neue Klasse platform packs a 463-hp dual-motor AWD setup with a cell-to-pack battery and a new in-house electronics suite called Heart of Joy, delivering smoother braking and responsive handling on glare ice during a Sweden test; it also features the Panoramic Vision display, though pricing and final styling remain under wraps ahead of its March 18 debut.

via Engadget|
#bmw#evs#i3
BMW Unveils 2027 iX3 SUV as Part of €10 Billion EV Investment
technology8 months ago

BMW Unveils 2027 iX3 SUV as Part of €10 Billion EV Investment

BMW has introduced the sixth-generation EV powertrain in the all-electric iX3, which features a new design language, improved efficiency with a 108 kWh battery capable of up to 400 miles range, and advanced software and driver assistance systems. The iX3 marks the start of BMW's Neue Klasse platform, emphasizing sustainability, innovative technology, and a new SUV design with a distinctive face. It is set to arrive in the US in summer 2024 with a starting price of around $60,000.

via Ars Technica|
#bmw#electric-vehicle#ix3
BMW iX3: A Long-Range, Software-Defined EV Challenging Tesla and Rivals
automotive8 months ago

BMW iX3: A Long-Range, Software-Defined EV Challenging Tesla and Rivals

BMW unveils the iX3, the first model on its new 'Neue Klasse' EV platform, featuring advanced 800-volt architecture, new cylindrical batteries with increased range and faster charging, and a focus on software integration with 'superbrains' and over-the-air updates, aiming to compete with Tesla and Chinese EV makers with a compelling mix of range, power, and digital features.

via The Verge|
#automotive#battery-technology#bmw