BMW Z4 roadster ends production, electric successor under consideration

BMW is set to end production of the Z4 roadster, which will exit the market in a Final Edition version this year. No official successor has been announced yet.

However, the company does not rule out the possibility of a new sports car in the future. According to brand representatives, there is a chance for an electric model, though no specific timeline is provided. This suggests that a potential Z4 successor might lose the classic inline six-cylinder engine or even any internal combustion engine altogether.

At the same time, BMW is not abandoning gasoline engines. The new Neue Klasse architecture allows for the parallel development of electric and traditional models. This opens up the possibility for different versions of a future sports car. Previously, the company has released electrified sports models, such as the hybrid BMW i8. However, a fully electric roadster could mark a new stage of development.

A final decision on the format of the future model has not been made. BMW notes that the market situation remains unstable, so the company is maintaining strategic flexibility. The introduction of such a model could impact the sports car segment, where electric technologies are gradually gaining importance.