The upcoming 2028 BMW M3 EV sports sedan represents BMW's biggest attempt to woo electric-car buyers to date. The maker's first inception-to-showroom production electric M car carries styling derived from the standard i3, but with M-specific fender bulges, aero enhancements, and racier-looking exterior lighting elements. BMW says the M3 EV will coexist with a gasoline-powered M3, which should arrive in showrooms ahead of the electric model.
Like the i3 and BMW's other Neue Klasse models, the M3 EV features an 800-volt architecture and batteries that offer 20 percent higher energy density than past EVs. BMW M vehicles have cultivated a devoted following for their sublime performance, and it stands to reason that BMW wouldn't risk tainting that legacy when the power comes from electrons instead of gasoline.
Expert Tip: If you can't wait for the M3 EV to launch before deciding on your next BMW sports sedan, consider the outgoing i4, which is one of our favorite EVs and can be had with a 592-hp dual-motor powertrain.
View Price on AmazonEverything. Details are scarce, but we know the M3 will ride atop BMW's new EV platform. Production is expected to begin sometime in 2027. The M division has been experimenting with ways to ensure the M3 EV retains a performance advantage over its rivals. It's also known that BMW is at work on its next-generation electric motors.
It's a good bet the M3 EV will pack over 600 horsepower in its most basic form and could crest the 1000-horsepower mark in a range-topping CS trim. The M3 EV utilizes BMW's "Heart of Joy" control unit and software, which handles the drivetrain, braking, charging, regeneration, and steering functions.
First Row: Like the i3, the M3 EV features BMW's latest digital dashboard, which features a trapezoidal infotainment display. The concept car pictured here shows deeply bucketed performance seats with five-point safety harnesses, but expect normal chairs and seatbelts on the production model.
Second Row: A pair of bucket seats was shown in the concept vehicle, although we think a three-across bench will at least be offered on the production M3 EV. Cargo Capacity: We aren't sure about the M3 EV's cargo capacity yet, but we expect to see storage in both the trunk and the front trunk.
Source: caranddriver.com
