BMW’s M division pushes the limits of electrification, giving us a glimpse of the future of high-performance EVs. While models like the i5 M60 and i7 M70 sit at the bottom of the M Performance lineup, a true electric M car is still a few years away. Nevertheless, BMW has started to build a base, with prototypes showing what’s to come.
A new video from BMW M gives us a rare behind-the-scenes look at the development process for these electric cars. One specific revelation: all future M EVs will have a four-device configuration. Carsten Wolf, Head of Overall Vehicle Development at BMW M, describes the system as “offering unprecedented performance, quality and features you can’t even imagine today.”
BMW shows prototypes packed with new features
The prototype highlighted in the video isn’t just an i4 M50 with a fancy wrap. Instead, it combines several upgrades, including carbon-ceramic brakes, reinforced bodies for extra rigidity, and redesigned subframes for both axles These improvements aim to help the power supply of four independent electric motors.
BMW’s transparent approach to the development process also stands out. The video includes a brief moment in which the prototype X7 is shown jump-starting after an AC compressor problem. Eventually, engineers solved the problem by replacing the front panels. Such challenges highlight the complexity of performance-based EV development.
BMW has yet to share any performance figures, but we expect the first all-electric M car to pack plenty of horsepower. The challenge will be to do so without adding too much curb weight to already heavy performance vehicles.
A glimpse into BMW’s electric future
While the exact production-ready delivery date for the electric M car remains uncertain, the prototype and four-cylinder technology signal a new era of high-performance EVs on which BMW M boss Frank van Meel has embarked tree already as an electric sedan designed to exude the performance characteristics of the iconic M3. It could happen as soon as 2027 or 2028, according to reports.
Despite the switch to electricity, traditional M models are not going away.
The next-generation gas-powered M3 is reportedly in development, dubbed the “G84.” Expected to arrive in 2028, the model is said to have an automatic transmission and all-wheel drive system. Some enthusiasts may not take that news too well, but the fact that BMW is continuing its legacy of internal combustion engines alongside its electric development is a promising sign.
Final Thoughts
The day of BMW only offering electric M cars will surely come to an end, but in the near future it looks like drivers will only have more options, not less.
BMW’s M division is clearly gearing up for a future where electricity and performance coexist, and it’s pushing for new features that can hopefully bring excitement to a sector that many still find soulless compared to ICE cars the promise of the.
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