- BMW is tipped to launch an all-electric M3 sedan in 2026, followed by a Touring version.
- Both the regular i3 and the iM3 will be built around the firm’s Neue Klasse platform.
- The automaker is currently testing a quad-motor sports sedan capable of producing over 1,300 hp.
It’s no secret that BMW is working on an all-electric version of its most iconic sports sedan, the M3. However, a new report suggests the model won’t be exclusively sold as a sedan and will also be offered as an estate under the Touring moniker.
BMW is expected to continue offering the existing G80-generation M3 with a combustion engine until February 2027. Before this model is replaced by a next-gen ICE M3, an electric M sedan based around the brand’s Neue Klasse platform will be introduced, hitting the production line reportedly in November 2026.
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The Bavarian manufacturer has been open about its plans for a Neue Klasse-based M car that could be called iM3, and in September last year, confirmed it would be sold alongside the “standard” ICE M3. It’s currently testing a quad-motor prototype that could offer as much as a combined 1,341 hp (1,000 kW).
According to BimmerPost member Ynguldyn, who has a track record for reporting on accurate leaks from the Bavarian company, a Touring version of the electric M3 is also on the cards.
If the sedan is released in 2026 as a 2027MY, it’s safe to assume the estate could launch the following year. Unfortunately, there are no technical specifications about the model yet, but it should retain the same powertrain as the sedan.
An illustration for a Neue Klasse i3 Touring model by artist Sugar Design
While we know BMW is testing a quad-motor sports sedan, BMW M chief executive Frank van Meel revealed in October last year the brand is also pondering the idea of a model with a bi-motor setup and rear-wheel drive. This model could produce around 700 hp and may be sold alongside the all-conquering, all-wheel drive version.
As for the future combustion-powered M3, BMW has already confirmed its 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged six-cylinder will be made Euro 7-compliant. The next-generation 3-Series will reportedly hit production in late 2026 and might stick around until 2034.
