I get why they stuffed ~110 kWh into the new BMW iX3 Neue Klasse, for an SUV, the range/utility story makes total sense.
But as an owner of an BMW i4 M50, my biggest complaint is still weight. It’s a rocket in a straight line, but you absolutely feel the mass.
If the new BMW i3 Neue Klasse lands around ~4,850 lbs, that’s already a meaningful ~200 lb improvement over the i4 M50. But I’d honestly rather BMW offer a smaller battery performance trim:
- 85 kWh battery
- 4,500 lbs curb weight
- 500 hp
- 350 miles of range
- 400 kW charging
With newer cells + dedicated EV architecture, that seems like a sweet spot. You’d still get 350 miles of real usability, absurd fast charging, and a car that feels far more like an actual M product instead of just brute-force battery horsepower.
Feels like the industry keeps chasing giant battery packs when I think a lot of enthusiasts would trade some range for better handling and lighter weight.
Am I alone on this?