The key facts

  • The BMW i3 50L covered 1213 km in China without recharging, leaving 1% charge — 118% of the claimed range
  • Average consumption was 8.8 kWh/100 km; battery 113.4 kWh, 800-volt architecture, Neue Klasse platform
  • Series production and launch in China — fourth quarter of 2026

Record range without recharging

The new BMW i3 50L electric sedan covered 1213 km without recharging during road tests in China, according to Car News China. The car arrived at the final point of the route with a residual battery charge of 1%. The distance covered amounted to 118% of the claimed range, which became a new brand record in long-range tests.

Test conditions

The average electricity consumption during the test was 8.8 kWh per 100 km. The route included highways, regular roads, and city streets.

Technical basis and release timeline

The BMW i3 50L is built on the new Neue Klasse electric platform. The tested sedan is equipped with a 113.4 kWh battery and an 800-volt architecture. Series production of the model and its launch on the Chinese market are scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2026.

Test context

The tests were conducted in connection with the start of series production of sixth-generation batteries at the BMW plant in the Chinese city of Shenyang.