BMW reveals first electric M3 design concept

• BMW has published a series of M3 performance concept renderings based on the BMW i3

• BMW has recently hinted that the M3 and M4 platforms will ultimately be offered with both internal combustion (ICE) and full electric vehicle options

• We consider it likely that the electric option will be a performance i3 rather than a separate model more closely based on the ICE M3; these renders seem to confirm that approach

• Revealed to journalists and enthusiast at this year’s 24 Hours of Le Mans, the designs continue to be based on the BMW ‘Neue Klasse’ design language