Locally Produced BMW i3 to End Production in August 2026 Ahead of Next-Generation Launch

[Product Update] The locally produced BMW i3 will officially cease production in August 2026, with its current starting price at dealerships reduced to approximately RMB 200,000.

Key Development: Current i3 Reaches End of Lifecycle; Next-Generation Model to Launch in 2027

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  The BMW i3, BMW's first locally produced all-electric sedan, rolled off the production line at the Lydia Plant in Shenyang in May 2022 and is now approaching the end of its production cycle.

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  The current model is offered in eDrive 35L and eDrive 40L variants, delivering a maximum CLTC range of 625 km and accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h in as fast as 5.6 seconds.

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  Dealership pricing has dropped to a starting point of RMB 200,000, representing a significant discount compared to the original manufacturer’s suggested retail price of RMB 278,000–338,000.

Strategic Rationale: Making Way for the Next-Generation Platform

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  The all-new i3 (long-wheelbase version), built on BMW’s next-generation Neue Klasse (NK) platform, will launch locally in 2027.

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  The new model will feature an 800V high-voltage architecture, achieve a WLTP range exceeding 900 km, and debut an entirely new design language alongside an advanced intelligent cabin.