BMW Teases Production Body of Electric M3
The quad-motor EV is expected to debut in 2027 with rumors suggesting some variants could push 1,000 horsepower.
BMW has released new teaser images of its upcoming electric M3, offering the clearest view yet of the production model's design. The vehicle is expected to debut and enter production in 2027, featuring a quad-motor setup on the Neue Klasse platform.
What Happened
The latest teasers show the electric M3 in its finished production body, retaining the muscular stance of the M Concept Neue Klasse revealed in June but with toned-down aerodynamic elements. Distinctive features such as flared wheel arches, a ventilated hood, yellow headlight graphics, and squared-off lighting elements remain intact. However, the production car replaces the concept's sculptural side mirrors with conventional ones and drops the ducktail spoiler. The design results in a noticeably broader stance compared to the recently shown i3 M60, ensuring visual differentiation from the non-M variant.
Why It Matters
Under the camouflage lies a version of the Neue Klasse platform equipped with four independent motors, one for each wheel. While final output figures are unconfirmed, rumors suggest certain variants could reach 1,000 horsepower, exceeding any previous combustion M3. BMW M engineers have developed a sound system that uses the electric motors' native sounds as a foundation, studied from iconic combustion M cars, rather than imitating gas engines. This approach aims to provide acceleration cues and emotional engagement without pretending to be a gas-burning vehicle. Additionally, BMW states that the electric M3 and its combustion successor will sit in the same price bracket, positioning the EV as a direct alternative rather than a premium upgrade.
The Bottom Line
The electric M3 is scheduled for reveal and production start in 2027 in Munich, with customer deliveries potentially beginning before the end of that year. The model represents a significant shift for BMW's M division, challenging the brand to win over enthusiasts with performance and handling advantages rather than just heritage or sound imitation.
