BMW M will go electric in 2027 with four-motor Neue Klasse Performance cars

BMW M is gearing up for its biggest performance change yet, confirming that the first fully electric high-performance models will arrive from 2027. These new machines will be built on BMW’s next-generation Neue Klasse platform and will introduce a radical four-motor setup called BMW M eDrive, bringing electrified performance straight into M territory.

True to the M philosophy, each wheel gets its own electric motor, allowing millicondenser torque vectoring and laser-sharp control. The system is powered by an 800-volt electrical architecture and a high-voltage battery with a usable capacity of more than 100 kWh. All this is managed by the newly developed BMW M Dynamic Performance Control, which precisely distributes torque to each wheel for maximum grip, agility and that unmistakable M-car punch.

Under the skin, BMW implements four powerful computers – called ‘Superbrains’ – that focus on driving dynamics, automated driving, infotainment and comfort. Cleverly, the front axle can be completely disengaged, allowing the car to travel on highways in rear-wheel drive for greater efficiency, before unleashing all four engines when the road gets interesting.

To add a sustainability twist, BMW M will also introduce natural fiber components to its electric performance cars. These materials provide carbon fiber-like strength and reduce CO₂ emissions by approximately 40 percent.

Electric or not, BMW M makes it clear: performance is non-negotiable.