BMW is making an electric version of the M3
- BMW M is making an electric M3
- It’ll be faster than the gas M3
- It’ll arrive in 2027
Published on Dec 13, 2024 at 5:34 PM (UTC+4)
by Alessandro Renesis
Last updated on Dec 16, 2024 at 8:28 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Alessandro Renesis
BMW M is making an electric version of the BMW M3.
It’ll look the same as the ‘standard’ M3, but it’ll be faster.
Presumably, it’ll be a lot more expensive, too.
We’ll find out more when it debuts a couple of years from now.
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What we can expect from the electric M3
The BMW M3 will be available with an electric drivetrain and, if everything goes to plan, it’ll be here in 2027.
This is a moment EV fans have been looking forward to for a long time, and a moment that hardcore purists have been dreading, presumably in equal measure, for a while.
But no matter, BMW will make it, and we only know two things for certain, for now.
The first thing we know is the new M3 EV will be faster off the line than its gas-powered counterpart.
This is not particularly surprising because we know that, pound for pound, an EV is almost always faster than an equivalent vehicle when it comes to 0-60 or 0-124mph times.
The way the Cybertruck can be seemingly beat everything, from a Lamborghini Aventador to a Porsche 911, in a drag race is a constant reminder of that.
The other thing we know for sure is it’ll be expensive.
The M3 isn’t exactly the cheapest car in the world to begin with, and an electric version can only be even more expensive.
What the future holds for the BMW M3
BMW said the future looks bleak for manual gearbox lovers, but the company hasn’t (yet) joined the bandwagon of brands that say they’ll give up internal combustion altogether.
But, like very nearly every other company in the world, BMW did say it’ll build more EVs in the future.
No model is exempt, including of course the M3.
The arrival of an electric M3 should not kill the gas M3, at least not immediately.
Fingers crossed.
Alessandro is an automotive journalist with 10 years of experience covering supercars, automotive history, emerging vehicle technology, and luxury transportation. He wrote the first article published on SupercarBlondie.com when the website launched in 2022 and has since built a reputation for insightful reporting across the automotive and transportation industries. His expertise is grounded in hands-on experience. Alessandro has driven every Tesla model ever produced, from the original Roadster to the Cybertruck, and regularly covers the latest developments in electric vehicles and automotive innovation. His passion for transportation extends beyond cars, he has even flown a Boeing 787 Dreamliner simulator in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. His reporting spans everything from classic American muscle cars and rare automotive discoveries to luxury yachts, private aircraft, high-end watches, and cutting-edge vehicle technology. Known for his deep knowledge of automotive history and ability to uncover the stories behind iconic vehicles, Alessandro brings readers a blend of historical context, technical expertise, and first-hand experience.
