As BMW continues to develop its M-series cars, many BMW enthusiasts have one question: Will the new M-series also be electric? On the subject, Frank Weber, BMW’s R&D manager, and Frank van Meel, BMW’s global boss of M Performance, made statements. The direction of the incoming statements points to electric M cars. Here are the details…
BMW M: The next M3 and M4 could be all-electric!
The matter actually did not reach a clear decision. It is only known that the M3 and M4 will either have an internal combustion engine or an electric motor. But it won’t be both. So it is certain that no mild hybrid or full hybrid unit will come. The issue that cannot be decided for the M3 and M4, which is planned to be released in 2027 or 2028, is the type of engine that the cars will have.
The fact that the cars in the M series are completely electric are environmentally friendly, performance, etc. may be better for both the brand and the users. However, according to the comments from many users, electric cars cannot give a full driving feeling. We don’t know exactly how this will affect a car like the M series, which has a marketing strategy called “M spirit” as well as performance.
Looking at the statements on the subject, Frank Weber, BMW’s R&D manager, stated that he wants the next M3 and M4 models (planned to be released in 2027 and 2028) to be fully electric. There is no certainty about this exactly, but we can say that Frank Weber’s heart is in favor of the electric M3 and M4 models.
On the matter, Frank van Meel, global head of BMW M Performance, made it even simpler. Frank van Meel said in a statement that every M model should be much more powerful than the previous one. He then stated that the logic is simple, that the engines to be used in the new M3 and M4 will still be more powerful than before, but it is not clear whether an electric motor or an internal combustion engine will provide this.
Stating that it will be finalized in the coming days, Frank van Meel stated that the electric motor has not been finalized for the M series, which is planned to be released in 2027-2028, but even if it is not in these models, it will be electrified with the next models.
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