autoevolution 19 Mar 2021, 20:25 UTC ·
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That said, having its own dedicated platform based on space-age materials and technology probably didn’t bode well for its immediate return on investment.
Despite the i3 not getting a direct successor, BMW’s foray into electric cars is far from over. On the contrary, the X3-based iX3 is already here and will be soon followed by the i4 electric sedan, which is based on the upcoming 4 Series Gran Coupe.
Going forward, the next-generation 7 Series will also get an all-electric version called the i7, with the i5 possibly being a 5 Series sized sedan powered by electrons as well.