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The 3 Series will be equipped with an electric vehicle platform for the first time

[EV Vision Report] A few days ago, BMW said on the first quarter earnings call that it will launch the Neue Klasse electric vehicle platform, and the platform is currently under development. The first model under the platform will be a new electric 3 series different from the i3 sold in China, and the new car will be launched in 2025.

The 3 Series will be equipped with an electric vehicle platform for the first time

The Neue Klasse platform will be operational at a new plant in Hungary around 2025. Vehicles based on the new platform will only offer pure electric powertrains, contrary to previous reports that also support fuel-powered models. BMW CEO Oliver Zipse recently confirmed that the initial focus of this new platform will be mid-size luxury cars.

The 3 Series will be equipped with an electric vehicle platform for the first time

In addition, after the launch of the new electric 3 Series, BMW is expected to expand the application range of the Neue Klasse platform, from volume models to niche high-performance models. At the same time, the company's fuel models will continue to be based on other platforms.

The 3 Series will be equipped with an electric vehicle platform for the first time

As far as the all-new Electric 3 Series is concerned, it will be available in 2025, which is very different from the i3 currently sold domestically. The latter is based on the electric version of the current 3 Series, which is based on the CLAR platform, rather than the platform dedicated to electric vehicles. This domestically exclusive electric sedan is equipped with a 70kWh battery pack and a cruising range of only 526km.

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