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BMW’s M division, the folks behind some of the most exciting cars on the planet, is about to electrify things, literally. The all-electric M3, a legend known for its heart-pounding speed, was recently caught zooming around the twists and turns of Germany’s famous Nürburgring track.
The M3 has always been about jaw-dropping performance, and this electric version isn’t slowing down. Word is it’ll have four electric motors—one for each wheel—pumping out around 700 horsepower. That’s enough to outmuscle most of its gas-powered competitors and rocket the car from a standstill to 60 mph in less than three seconds. Spy videos from the Nürburgring show it darting through corners with the kind of nimble moves that prove BMW isn’t just chasing straight-line speed but building a car that’s fun to drive.
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On the outside, the electric M3 is borrowing style from BMW’s futuristic Neue Klasse platform, a blueprint for their next wave of electric vehicles. Recent photos reveal a sleeker front end, ditching the oversized grilles of the current M3 for something more refined. The headlights look sharper, and the car’s overall shape has a clean look inspired by BMW’s Vision Neue Klasse concept car.
Step inside, and things get even more high-tech. Rumor has it the dashboard will feature a massive widescreen display for BMW’s iDrive system, swapping out the old-school rotary knob for a slick interface that keeps the driver in control. There might even be an optional screen for the front passenger, a fancy touch you’d find in luxury rides from Audi or Porsche.
The test cars are still wearing some camouflage, but one thing’s clear: no exhaust pipes and a quiet hum mean this M3 is 100% electric, not a hybrid. It’s a daring move to rethink what an M car can be, trading the growl of a gas engine for silent, electrified power.
Range is a big deal for electric cars, and BMW’s not skimping here. The Neue Klasse platform uses new cylindrical battery cells that pack 20% more energy than older ones, which could give the M3 a driving range of over 300 miles on a single charge. Plus, it’s expected to charge up nearly a third faster than BMW’s current electric models. BMW plans to start building this electric M3 around 2027, with production running into early 2031.
