View Forum Discussion The electric BMW 3 Series will take on the likes of the Tesla Model 3 and the electric Mercedes-Benz CLA. BMW has been working on an all-electric version of its 3 Series sedan for a while now. Ahead of its market arrival, the all-new all-electric BMW 3 Series sedan, expected to be called the 'i3', has been spied testing on the road for the first time. The new BMW i3 electric sedan will be the second model to be based on the brand's latest Neue Klasse Modular EV platform, the first being the iX3 SUV. The sedan was previewed last year via the Neue Klasse concept, introducing a brand new design language, dramatically different from BMW's current model lineup. The spy images of the upcoming BMW i3 showcase what seems to be a more production-ready version. It features a new kidney grille design with the radars and cameras for ADAS in the centre & flanked on either side by LED headlights. The rear could feature wrap-around LED tail lights and a more traditional bumper. Although camouflaged, the electric 3 Series does seem to feature BMW's signature Hofmeister kink on the C-pillar and a full-length panoramic sunroof. There are no images of the interiors of the upcoming electric BMW 3 Series, although the sedan is expected to get a tech-heavy cabin with a minimalistic design. BMW is yet to reveal the specifications of the electric powertrain on the all-electric 3 Series. The German carmaker has already confirmed that the electric 3 Series will be sold alongside its ICE-powered counterpart. Once launched, the electric BMW 3 Series will take on the likes of the Tesla Model 3 and the electric Mercedes-Benz CLA.