BMW's upcoming battery-electric M3 has been spotted undergoing intensive dynamic testing at the Nürburgring Nordschleife, with the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra also appearing in the same frame, according to Kuaikeji via D1EV.
Onboard footage shows the test car performing controlled drifts with a wide rear-axle slide while maintaining a stable body, indicating that chassis tuning and power distribution logic have reached a mature verification stage. In a specific mode, the vehicle's onboard chip coordinates the entire powertrain, biasing more torque to the rear axle to deliver rear-drive-like driving pleasure. The rear-axle motor can output up to 750 hp (about 559 kW) and a peak torque of 1,200 Nm.
Four-motor architecture and performance
The new M3 is built on BMW's Neue Klasse platform and features a four-motor setup, with each wheel driven by an independent motor, paired with the xDrive all-wheel-drive system. BMW has stated that the production model will not unleash the full theoretical combined horsepower of the four motors.
According to official information, the car accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in about 3 seconds, reaches a top speed exceeding 250 km/h, and offers a range of more than 700 km (WLTP est. around 595 km), with support for fast charging.
Exterior styling follows the new platform's family design, adding M-specific sport packages, widened wheel arches, sport bumpers, and exclusive wheels. Inside, a display system spans the lower edge of the windshield, complemented by carbon-fiber sport seats and an M-specific steering wheel.
Launch timeline
The electric M3 is scheduled to debut before its combustion-engine counterpart, with a market launch expected in summer 2027, marking a significant step in BMW M's electrification transition.
