The BMW i3 now has a price in Spain: starting at 58,400 euros

The new BMW i3 now has a price in the Spanish market. For now, its range is divided into two versions. The entry-level model, called 40 xDrive, is equipped with two engines capable of delivering a combined power output of 374 hp (275 kW). The battery has a capacity of 82.8 kWh, while the range is 710 km according to WLTP standards.

This model can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.4 seconds, with a top speed of 200 km/h. In terms of charging, it reaches a peak current of 300 kW, taking 21 minutes to go from 10% to 80% charge. Above this is the 50 xDrive variant, which retains the two-engine and all-wheel-drive configuration but is more powerful and comes with a larger battery.

In this case, the propulsion system delivers 469 HP (345 kW), reducing the 0 to 100 km/h acceleration time to 4.7 seconds. The top speed remains unchanged. The 108.7 kWh battery provides a WLTP range of 912 km. It is one of only three electric cars available on the European market capable of exceeding 900 km WLTP range (the other two being the Lucid Air and Mercedes-Benz EQS, which are larger and much more expensive).

Regarding charging, its peak rate is 400 kW. The charging times remain the same, with a 10 to 80% charge taking 21 minutes. An M60 xDrive high-performance variant is set to be added later; additionally, an electric M3 with a four-motor propulsion system is also in development. On the other hand, we shouldn’t rule out the arrival of a rear-wheel-drive 40 variant, which is already available in the iX3.

The electric BMW i3 and the conventional Series 3 are not manufactured at the same plant.

The BMW i3 40 xDrive starts at 58,400 euros, while the 50 xDrive costs 65,437 euros. Their prices differ little from those of the conventional Series 3 (a 320 model with 211 hp costs 54,100 euros despite being much less powerful and lacking all-wheel drive). Future more affordable versions might bring their prices even lower, though it will be difficult to reach the 49,100 euros price of the 318 model with 156 hp.

It’s interesting to note that the i3 is manufactured at BMW’s flagship plant in Munich, while the internal combustion engine-powered 3 Series is produced in Dingolfing. Although both have a very similar exterior design, they are actually two completely different models: the first is based on the Neue Klasse platform, and the second on the CLAR platform.

"We are investing in value creation, competitive production, and workplace safety in Germany. The new BMW Series 3 is proof of that. We control the entire transformation process, from development to industrialization and highly efficient production in Munich and Dingolfing," said Raymond Wittmann, member of the BMW Group’s Board of Management responsible for Production, a few hours ago.

Source | BMW