Next M3 / M4 will have both Electric and Combustion Engine models -- says M CEO

[6speed_M2]

Possibly a hybrid like the M5?

[My M3]

Interesting time ahead, are saying EV vehicles are not the complete answer? Sure sounds like it.
Look at the new C63 sales, not good

[Hit_Apex]

Originally Posted by eljay

"We will boil all you froggies very slowly."

Basically, we will only build an electric M3 only when we are confident we can fool you sufficiently and completely.

It's the government driving this, not BMW. This move says to me they're listening to their clients, giving them what they want - as close to it as legally possible. That means adding hybrid components to ICE offerings until they're legally compelled to abandon fossil fuels. The compromise is added weight but the same or better performance than the previous generation. As enthusiasts, we have a lack of appreciation for the legal constraints they're forced to operate within. All we know is things are changing in a way we don't like so we attack the maker. I still don't get why weight alone causes people to get emotional when performance isn't affected, unless you're concerned about disposal/recycling at end of life, or complexity (points of failure) , consumables, etc. that typically come with increased weight.

[damnitBobby]

This would confirm that the current generation manual M3 will be my final M car when I make the purchase next year. I'm okay with hybrids but no manual is an instant deal breaker.

I have like zero interest in performance EV's. They'll all do the same thing and evoke the same emotions, if any.

[m4bimmer7]

wait so the s58 is gonna continue until end of production????

[Hit_Apex]

Originally Posted by m4bimmer7

wait so the s58 is gonna continue until end of production????

Not sure what you're asking but the S58 will continue through the end of G8x production. The next generation with have both hybrid and EV offerings. No detail as to whether the hybrid will be based on the S58 but logical given the S63 to S68 transition.

[mirob]

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[TheBingoBalls]

Mercedes needs to take note. BMW took so much flack for not fully committing to EV, and they were going to fall behind, but are probably in the best situation with regards to offering both ICE and EV.

[M3JetPilot]

Can’t wait to have another design to warm up to.

[///M TOWN]

Originally Posted by bpark671

i just know for a fact the ev’s will get zero sales 💀

Just because you believe that bs doesn’t make it remotely true…‼️

Bring on the quad eMotor M3… 🤩