BMW is planning a brand-new electrical automotive known as the i2, anticipated to reach in 2030. However in contrast to the present 2 Collection Coupe, which is a sporty two-door automotive, the brand new i2 is rumored to be a four-door electrical mannequin targeted on area and practicality. Codenamed NB8, the BMW i2 will sit on the entry stage of BMW’s electrical lineup, proper subsequent to the upcoming i1 hatchback. It gained’t exchange the present 2 Collection Coupe with a gasoline engine, as a result of BMW isn’t planning a direct inside combustion engine (ICE) successor for that automotive. As an alternative, the i2 will likely be a recent tackle a small, fun-to-drive EV.
Just like the i1, the i2 is anticipated to supply each rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive choices. That’s a giant step up from the present 2 Series Gran Coupe, which used a front-wheel drive format. BMW is clearly aiming to maintain its signature sporty driving really feel, even in its smallest electrical vehicles.
On the 2025 Shanghai Motor Present, BMW’s head of product administration, Bernd Körber, stated that small vehicles are nonetheless essential to the model. They assist deliver youthful prospects into the BMW household and maintain gross sales robust. And whilst BMW strikes towards full electrification, it nonetheless desires to ship vehicles which might be enjoyable to drive.
Gen6 Batteries and Motors
We don’t know precise efficiency specs but, however the i2 will use BMW’s sixth-generation (Gen6) battery technology. These new cylindrical batteries are extra highly effective and environment friendly than the present ones. BMW is probably going focusing on a driving vary of at the very least 700 kilometers on a single cost, thanks to those enhancements. We additionally count on respectable bump in energy in comparison with the present F74 M235 which tops the vary with 312 horsepower.
The compact four-door electrical i2 gained’t be simply one other small EV—it’s BMW’s method of staying true to its roots whereas constructing for the long run. Extra data ought to be accessible within the coming years as we get nearer to the 2030 launch.
