Overview
- BMW confirms its first fully electric M cars will launch from 2027 on the Neue Klasse platform, starting with an electric M3.
- New M eDrive uses four motors—one per wheel—for rapid torque vectoring, with the front axle fully decouplable for rear-drive operation.
- The 800-volt system pairs with a high-voltage battery exceeding 100 kWh, featuring upgraded cooling and management for sustained peak performance and faster charging.
- The pack serves as a structural element with added mounting points to increase chassis stiffness in M applications.
- A centralized control stack—the Heart of Joy plus four high-performance “Superbrains”—governs wheel-by-wheel torque, regen and drive modes, while simulated gearshifts and an M-specific sound aim to retain brand character; BMW says an ICE M3 will remain on sale as final power, range and pricing are yet to be disclosed.