BMW to Launch i1 and i2 Electric Vehicles by 2030, Replacing 1 and 2 Series

In a bold move toward full electrification, BMW has announced plans to launch two brand-new entry-level EVs—the i1 and i2—by 2030, marking the end of its current 1 Series, 2 Series, and M2 internal combustion models.

Revealed on May 3, this strategic pivot signifies BMW’s intensified commitment to electric mobility. According to the latest details, the BMW i1 will feature a hatchback design, while the i2 will adopt a sedan-style three-box configuration, breaking from its original compact SUV plan.

Both models will be built on the company’s Neue Klasse platform, BMW’s next-generation EV architecture, and are set to employ sixth-generation battery technology. The platform supports both rear-wheel and all-wheel drive options, promising flexibility across performance tiers.

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The i1 was originally conceptualized as a fully electric alternative to the current 1 Series, aimed at compact city drivers and scheduled for a 2027 debut. Meanwhile, the i2 was once thought to be a successor to the now-discontinued i3 compact EV, but it has now evolved into a compact electric sedan, with an anticipated release closer to 2028.

With these changes, BMW appears poised to expand its Neue Klasse lineup further, likely introducing models such as iX1 and iX2 to complement the upcoming iX3, which is set to debut at the Munich Auto Show in September 2025. A long-wheelbase variant named iX3 L will be produced domestically in China, targeting a 2026 launch.

This sweeping transformation represents a turning point for BMW, reflecting the broader industry shift from combustion engines to fully electric drivetrains. As the Neue Klasse era takes shape, BMW is clearly betting big on the future of sustainable mobility.