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Series 3 appears in image for the first time, and will debut in the Chinese market

The BMW Group continues to expand its electric vehicle portfolio. The novelty of the time is the all-electric version based on the renowned BMW 3 Series.

Introduced in China and called the i3 eDrive35L, the model will go on sale in the Chinese market in May. Exclusively made to meet the specific requirements of Chinese customers, the electric version has an 11 cm longer wheelbase than a standard 3 Series. Despite the extra space for the rear seat, the electric sedan doesn't lose BMW's Pure Driving Pleasure DNA.

With 285 hp, 400 Nm of torque, and a range of 526 kilometers (according to the Chinese CLTC cycle), the electric 3 Series uses the 5th generation of BMW's electric powertrain, called eDrive, which equips the iX3, i4 models. and the ix. In addition, the model is packed with technologies, such as connectivity to the 5G network, Digital Key, among other equipment.

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