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It turns out that the leaked images of the new BMW i3 from earlier this week weren’t entirely intentional. The Bavarian automaker introduced a new electric sedan, which will be manufactured and sold exclusively in China. As we’ve already discussed, the i3 will most likely see the design changes expected for the Series 3 facelift, but the most important news here is that it’s the first production battery-powered Series 3 in history.
Officially dubbed the i3 eDrive35L, this electric sedan relies on the manufacturer’s latest generation electric drive system, sharing components with the BMW iX3, BMW i4, and BMW iX. Peak output is 281 horsepower (210 kilowatts) and 295 pound-feet (400 Newton-meters) of instant torque. These numbers are enough to sprint 0-62 miles per hour (0-100 kilometers per hour) in 6.2 seconds.
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As far as range is concerned, BMW promises up to 327 miles (526 kilometers) on a single charge of the 66.1 kWh battery. Keep in mind, however, that this number is measured by the CLTC regime, which is generally very generous and the actual distance between the two payloads is likely much smaller. The maximum charging power on a DC charger is 95 kilowatts, which means a charge from 10 to 80 percent takes about 35 minutes.
Unfortunately, BMW hasn’t released a large photo gallery of the vehicle and we can’t really tell you much about the interior. However, the automaker says the premium EV sedan’s trunk compartment is 14.5 cubic feet (410 liters), down slightly from the 17 cubic foot (480 liter) combustion-powered model. Also, the interior benefits from the latest software version of the BMW infotainment system plus the company’s Digital Key feature. However, there is no mention of an over-the-air software update.
BMW says the vehicle has been designed exclusively for the Chinese market and even the suspension has been tuned for Chinese road conditions. The zero-emission electric sedan will be assembled at BMW Brilliance’s factory in Lydia, Shenyang, with several components tailored to local supply chain needs.
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