BMW opened orders for the i3 electric sedan in Germany on June 18 2026, months ahead of the original autumn schedule, citing strong demand for the Neue Klasse platform. The 50 xDrive model offers 912 km WLTP range, 400 kW charging, and starts at €65,900.
The same system adds approximately 423 km of range in 10 minutes.
Combined with consumption of 13.4 kWh per 100 km including charging losses, the pack supports the 912 km WLTP range figure stated by BMW.
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