BMW i3 50 xDrive First Edition: electric 3 Series with 906 km range starts at €74,650
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BMW opens orders for the new i3 50 xDrive First Edition in Spain at €74,650. The electric sedan offers 906 km WLTP range, 469 hp and up to 423 km of range added in 10 minutes.
BMW has opened the order books for the new i3 in Spain ahead of its full market launch. The 50 xDrive First Edition leads the way: the starting price in Spain is €74,650. Standard trims will join the catalogue closer to autumn 2026 and will be noticeably cheaper.
The key point is that the i3 is no longer a compact city EV but a D-segment sedan on the Neue Klasse platform. Its proportions are close to the familiar 3 Series: 4,760 mm long, 1,864 mm wide, 1,481 mm tall, with a 2,898 mm wheelbase. Two electric motors — one on each axle — deliver xDrive all-wheel drive, a combined output of 469 hp and 645 Nm, 0 to 100 km/h in 4.7 seconds and a top speed of 210 km/h.
The main argument for the new model is its 108.7 kWh battery with sixth-generation cylindrical cells, integrated into the body structure. The claimed range reaches 906 km WLTP, while the 800-volt architecture supports DC charging at up to 400 kW. At a fast charger, 10 minutes can add up to 423 km of range. For Europe, that combination matters more than just a big battery: long range and rapid charging take away the EV driver’s main worry on the motorway. Bidirectional charging is also supported — V2H via the BMW Wallbox Professional and V2L through the on-board AC Charging Professional pack.
The electronics matter just as much. A central Heart of Joy controller handles traction, braking and chassis behaviour and, according to BMW, reacts ten times faster than previous systems. The Soft Stop function promises the smoothest braking in the brand’s history — no nose-dive and no telltale squeak at the very last moment. The BMW Symbiotic Drive assistance suite stays active even when the driver steers or adds throttle on their own, while the optional Highway Assistant allows hands-free motorway driving at speeds up to 130 km/h, with lane changes confirmed by a glance.
The First Edition gets a rich spec sheet: the M Sport package, the illuminated Iconic Glow grille, BMW Panoramic Vision, a 3D Head-up Display, a Harman Kardon audio system with Dolby Atmos, Driving Assistant Plus, Comfort Access, Digital Key Plus, power-adjustable multi-function heated front seats, three-zone climate control, tinted glazing, a heated steering wheel, an automatic tailgate with Smart Opener, and AC Charging Professional with up to 22 kW AC charging. Buyers can choose from six body colours, including the exclusive M Le Castellet Blue, and 19- or 20-inch wheels.
On price, the i3 sits above the Tesla Model 3 Long Range and closer to the premium versions of the Model S, the Mercedes CLA EQ and the upcoming PPE-based Audis. But BMW is playing a different game: this is not just an EV with strong numbers, it’s an attempt to carry the character of the 3 Series into the battery era. If handling really lives up to expectations, the i3 will sell on more than range alone.
The new i3 matters because BMW has finally gone on the offensive in the EV segment. The blow lands where the brand has always been strongest: the sedan, the long road and the feel behind the wheel.
