These are the prices of the BMW i3 for Portugal

The new BMW i3 made its first national public appearance at the Hybrid and Electric Car Show, and we already know its price: 59,500 euros.

The Series 3 is an indispensable name in BMW’s history. A model that has just taken a crucial step forward in its legacy, now available for the first time with a 100% electric variant.

It’s called the BMW i3 and represents the second chapter of the Neue Klasse, the platform that will underpin most BMWs in this and the next decade, introducing a new generation of technology designed to address one of the biggest challenges for 100% electric vehicles: range.

Introduced in March, the new i3 is arriving in Portugal and made its public debut at the Hybrid and Electric Car Show (SAHE) in Alfândega do Porto, held from October 16 to 18. More importantly, we already know its price: 59,500 euros.

Up to 912 km of range

For now, the new BMW i3 is available in only two versions, both with all-wheel drive, named 40 xDrive and 50 xDrive. The main differences lie in power, charging capacity, and the batteries that power them.

BMW i3

Power

Price

40 xDrive

275 kW (374 hp) and 520 Nm

59,500 €

50 xDrive

345 kW (469 hp) and 645 Nm

65,500 €

The base version (40 xDrive) delivers 275 kW (374 hp) and 520 Nm of torque, with a range of up to 710 km (WLTP) thanks to an 82.8 kWh battery. The i3 50 xDrive, on the other hand, boosts power to 345 kW (469 hp) and 645 Nm, offering a range of 912 km according to the brand’s latest figures.

Both versions benefit from the Neue Klasse architecture. The i3 50 xDrive has a maximum DC charging capacity of 400 kW (300 kW in the 40 xDrive version), allowing it to go from 10% to 80% charge in 21 minutes.

Key features

The BMW i3 features a more aerodynamic body, while the interior includes Panoramic Vision, a 17.9″ central screen, and a new user interface. The electric architecture also allows for a flat floor and more space in the second row.

The major advancement, however, lies in the software: the Neue Klasse introduces four central control units, including the “Heart of Joy,” which manages the engine, brakes, steering, and stability to enhance dynamic response.

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This is how BMW plans to ensure that even as an electric vehicle, the i3 will remain a Series 3. And speaking of the BMW Series 3 with a combustion engine, it won’t disappear. It will continue to be sold alongside the i3, and prices for the domestic market have already been announced:

Later on, rear-wheel-drive variants with smaller battery capacities will arrive, along with high-performance versions developed by BMW M.