Starting at 58,400€, BMW’s new electric sedan, with a range of 912 km and 374 horsepower, is now available in Spain at a set price

05/10/2026 10:30

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05/10/2026 10:30

It’s official — the new BMW i3 now has a price in Spain. The German brand has launched the configurator for its new electric sedan, one of the most important models in the Neue Klasse series and particularly responsible for bringing this new generation of technology to one of BMW’s historically most significant segments.

The Spanish pricing starts at 58,400 euros for the BMW i3 40 xDrive, a figure that places it relatively close to some gasoline-powered versions of the Series 3 despite offering significantly better performance. Initially, there will be two options, both featuring two electric motors and all-wheel drive, though differences in battery capacity, power output, and range are substantial.

The cheapest BMW i3 costs 58,400 euros

The entry-level model is the BMW i3 40 xDrive. Its two engines combined produce 374 horsepower, enabling it to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.4 seconds and reach a top speed of 200 km/h. It features a battery with a useful capacity of 82.8 kWh, offering an estimated range of 710 km. Its price of 58,400 euros also allows for an interesting comparison with conventional Series 3 models.

For reference, the BMW 320 with 211 hp currently starts at 54,100 euros, so the difference is around 4,300 euros despite the i3 offering an additional 163 hp and all-wheel drive. The Series 3 still has a more affordable option with the 318, which has 156 hp and costs 49,100 euros, but BMW will later expand its electric lineup with new versions.

Above that is the i3 50 xDrive, also featuring two engines and four-wheel drive, but with combined power rising to 469 hp and maximum torque reaching 645 Nm. This variant accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.7 seconds, with a top speed limited to 200 km/h.

Up to 912 km of range on a single charge

Regarding this more premium version, its main advantage lies in its battery. Its usable capacity increases to 108.7 kWh, enabling an official-rated range of up to 912 km. This figure makes the i3 the electric car with the longest range currently available on the Spanish market under official certification. There are also significant differences in terms of energy recovery. The i3 40 xDrive supports up to 300 kW in DC current, while the 50 xDrive raises the maximum power to 400 kW.

In both cases, BMW claims approximately 21 minutes to go from 10% to 80% charge. They offer 11 kW standard on AC charging and can reach up to 22 kW. The electrical system also allows for use of bidirectional charging functions. The i3 can power external devices via V2L with a capacity of up to 3.7 kW and supply electricity to a home through V2H, reaching a maximum of 11 kW in the latter case.

The first electric Series 3 is actually a completely different car

Although BMW has aimed to keep the i3 aesthetically closely related to the Series 3, technically they are two separate vehicles. The electric car uses the new Neue Klasse platform and is manufactured in Munich, while the gasoline-powered Series 3 will continue to use the CLAR architecture and be produced at the Dingolfing plant.

The new i3 measures 4,760 mm in length, 1,865 mm in width, and 1,480 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2,897 mm. It features a rear trunk space of 420 liters, along with an additional front compartment of 31 liters. Its aerodynamic coefficient of 0.21 also contributes to its high levels of efficiency and range. Inside, it introduces BMW’s next-generation technology, including a 17.9-inch central display and the Panoramic Vision system that projects information onto the lower part of the windshield. All of this is controlled through the new BMW Operating System X.