BMW i3 (NA0)

BMW i3 (NA0)
Overview
Manufacturer	BMW
Model code	NA0
Production	2026 (to commence)
Model years	2027
Assembly	Germany: Munich (BMW Group Plant Munich)
Designer	Adrian van Hooydonk (head of design)
Body and chassis
Class	Compact executive car (D)
Body style	4-door sedan
Platform	Neue Klasse platform
Related	BMW iX3 (NA5)
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,898 mm (114.1 in)
Length	4,760 mm (187.4 in)
Width	1,864 mm (73.4 in)
Height	1,481 mm (58.3 in)
Chronology
Predecessor	BMW i3 (G28)

The BMW i3 (NA0) is a battery electric compact executive car manufactured by BMW. It is part of the eighth generation of the BMW 3 Series range, along with the internal combustion engine variants - the BMW G50 (sedan) and BMW G51 (wagon, marketed as 'Touring'). It was teased during the launch event of the BMW iX3 (NA5), revealing its official name and expected launch 18 March 2026. ^{[1] [2]}

Spy shots of the battery electric M3 were captured, with a rumored model code of ZA0. ^[3]

Overview

The i3 was previewed by several concept cars showing the Neue Klasse generation as a whole, including the BMW i Vision Dee, BMW Vision Neue Klasse, and BMW Vision Driving Experience. They showed a new, simpler form language that was simpler and included references to classic BMWs.

The i3 was launched on 18 March 2026. ^[4]

Design

Similar to the iX3 (NA5), the i3 will use BMW's radical Neue Klasse design language, with twin kidney grilles merged with the dual headlights.

References

1. Padeanu, Adrian (5 September 2025). "2027 BMW i3 Sedan Name Confirmed During iX3's Reveal". BMW BLOG. Retrieved 19 September 2025.
2. Padeanu, Adrian (5 March 2026). "It's Official: The New BMW i3 Will Debut On March 18". BMW BLOG. Retrieved 5 March 2026.
3. Padeanu, Adrian (19 September 2025). "2027 BMW M3 Electric Kicks Up Dust During Hardcore Test: Video". BMW BLOG. Retrieved 19 September 2025.
4. Padeanu, Adrian (18 March 2026). "BMW Revives the i3 Name for an Electric Sedan With 440 Miles of Range". BMW BLOG. Retrieved 18 March 2026.