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BMW M Confirms Quad-Motor 1,340 HP Powertrain for First Pure Electric M3 Super-Saloon

MI
Meera Iyer
Industry & Markets Desk • 2026-09-03 • 6 min read
BMW M3
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REPORTED FIGURES BENCHMARK TELEMETRY
PEAK OUTPUT
1,000 kW (1,340 HP)
MOTOR LAYOUT
4 Independent e-Motors
VOLTAGE ARCH
800V Silicon Carbide
CENTRAL BRAIN
Heart of Joy ECU

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BMW M has officially confirmed technical parameters for its upcoming all-electric performance saloon based on the Neue Klasse architecture. Utilizing four independent electric motors managed by a proprietary centralized computer dubbed 'Heart of Joy', the machine produces up to 1,340 brake horsepower.

The system is capable of variable power distribution ranging from 100% rear-wheel bias for traditional drift dynamics to instant all-wheel vectoring during high-G track cornering.

Engineering Highlights

• Torque Vectoring: Sub-millisecond slip response per wheel
• Regenerative Braking: Up to 600 kW kinetic energy harvesting
• Battery Chemistry: Gen6 cylindrical cells with 30% faster charging

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MI
Meera Iyer
Industry & Markets Desk

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