BMW reveals upcoming fully electric M3 for 2027: 4-motor layout, 800V charging, structural battery, and simulated gear shifts. High-performance electric sport sedan.
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BMW has revealed new details about the upcoming fully electric BMW M3, scheduled to debut in 2027. The sport sedan will be built on the Neue Klasse platform and will become one of the most technologically advanced models from the M division.
A key feature of the electric vehicle will be its four-motor layout—one electric motor for each wheel. Instead of a traditional mechanical differential, BMW will use a centralized computing unit that manages torque distribution, chassis, and powertrain in real time. According to the company, this architecture enables faster data processing and more precise traction control compared to current solutions.
The electric M3 will feature a high-voltage battery with a capacity exceeding 100 kWh, integrated as a structural component of the body. The car will utilize an 800-volt electrical system, which will speed up fast charging at compatible stations. For the body structure and chassis components, BMW plans to use natural composite materials instead of traditional carbon fiber. BMW estimates this will reduce the production carbon footprint by approximately 40%.
One distinctive feature will be the ability to disconnect the front axle, allowing the driver to switch between all-wheel drive and classic rear-wheel drive. BMW also plans to implement software-simulated gear shifts and a signature sound profile designed to preserve the emotional character typical of M models with internal combustion engines.
Importantly, the electric M3 will not be a simple adaptation of existing BMW electric vehicles. It will be a separate high-performance model developed from the ground up. Meanwhile, the classic BMW M3 with the S58 inline-six engine (G80/G81) will remain on sale for several more years, offering buyers a choice between traditional and electric concepts.
Against the backdrop of growing interest in practical sports cars, an electric M3 Touring version is a possibility. Demand for the BMW M3 Touring wagon increased by over 50% in 2024, making the release of an electric variant in this body style quite likely, at least for certain markets.