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BMW i3 photos
2013 — present · 2 generations · sedan, hatchback
The BMW i3 is an electric nameplate that originated as an innovative urban hatchback and transitioned into a modern electric sedan.
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The BMW i3 photo gallery has 256 high-quality photos. Last update: Oct 2, 2026.
About the model
The first-generation BMW i3 (I01), launched in 2013, was the brand's first mass-produced fully electric vehicle under the BMW i sub-brand. Built as an urban five-door hatchback with coach doors and no B-pillar, it featured an innovative architecture combining an aluminum Drive chassis with a carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic Life passenger cell. Propulsion came from a rear-mounted electric motor with a single-speed transmission, along with an optional gasoline range-extender generator.
Throughout its lifespan, the first generation received regular technical updates, including higher-capacity battery packs, cosmetic tweaks, and refined interior tech. Production of the original I01 hatchback ended in 2022.
The second generation (NA0), introduced in 2026, transformed the nameplate into a sleek compact executive sedan. Built on a dedicated next-generation electric architecture, it incorporates advanced electric drive units, high-density battery technology, and modern digital systems while maintaining a zero-emission focus.
News
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BMW Starts Production of Eighth-Generation 3 Series in Dingolfing
BMW Group has commenced series production of the eighth-generation 3 Series sedan (G50) at its Dingolfing plant. Manufacturing of internal combustion and hybrid variants has moved from Munich, including the performance M350 xDrive featuring a 3.0-liter inline-six engine.
07.Nov.2026
Next-generation BMW 3 Series long-wheelbase sedan revealed with G58 chassis code
Certification filings in China have revealed the eighth-generation long-wheelbase BMW 3 Series sedan codenamed G58. The model features Neue Klasse styling cues, a 2,970 mm wheelbase, and 2.0-liter turbocharged engines making up to 258 hp.
06.Nov.2026
2027 BMW iX5 60 xDrive Recharges From 8 to 50 Percent in 10 Minutes During First Drive
The all-wheel-drive 2027 BMW iX5 60 xDrive pairs a 570-hp dual-motor powertrain with a 144-kWh, 800-volt battery targeting an EPA-estimated range of 450 miles. During a demonstration on a 500-kW fast charger, the SUV peaked at over 470 kW and added roughly 225 miles of range in just 10 minutes.
23.Oct.2026
Fifth-Generation 2027 BMW X5 Tested in 394-HP xDrive40 Trim
The fifth-generation 2027 BMW X5 has undergone its first road test in the entry-level xDrive40 specification, priced from $74,200. Combining Neue Klasse styling with an updated CLAR platform, the SUV features a 394-hp mild-hybrid inline-six, a full-width panoramic display, and hands-free driving assistance up to 85 mph.
23.Oct.2026
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