ev.news Briefly: BMW, Rivian, Renault & more | 01 Oct 2026
BMW i3 OPENS RESERVATIONS WITH 912 KM WLTP RANGE
BMW has opened reservations for the new electric i3, led by the 50 xDrive with a 108.7 kWh battery, 345 kW dual-motor AWD, up to 912 km/567 miles WLTP range and 400 kW charging that can add up to 423 km/263 miles in 10 minutes. Prices start at €65,900 in Germany and $61,500 before destination in the US, with UK deliveries due autumn 2026, bringing BMW’s Neue Klasse technology into the core 3 Series market with genuinely long-range capability.
BMW PLANS ENTRY-LEVEL NEUE KLASSE EV FOR 2028
BMW is planning a smaller Neue Klasse EV for Europe in…
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