Here's the Sound of BMW's First Electric M3 | Carscoops

      BMW has not yet announced a specific release date for the electric version of the M3.

      The quad-motor prototype produces a sound reminiscent of a blend between an inline-six engine and a jet engine.

      BMW M is actively working on perfecting the driving dynamics of this highly debated new model.

      The project commenced with the creation of an electric M2 boasting 1,000 hp.

      BMW has given enthusiasts their first chance to hear the eagerly anticipated all-electric M3, which is still under development. This new model will be offered alongside the traditional combustion-powered M3 and will be built on the automaker’s Neue Klasse platform.

      This footage is part of BMW M’s series that showcases the development of its inaugural EV. CEO Franciscus van Meel reveals that the current BMW M3 EV prototype evolved from the earlier 1,000 hp electric M2 that BMW initially tested. He mentioned that while the electric M2 was enjoyable in straight-line performance, it lacked the handling that an M model requires, which is where the i4-based prototype comes into play.

      The video illustrates the prototype undergoing tests on frozen lakes to refine its driving dynamics. The most captivating moment occurs in the last few seconds when the car reaches a testing site, and the driver accelerates, providing a first glimpse of its sound. The electric M3 produces a noise that is distinctly different from any other high-performance EV currently available.

      At cruising speeds, it almost resembles the sound of a typical internal combustion engine, but as the driver speeds up, it becomes notably louder and begins to resonate. Though it's challenging to articulate the sound, it combines elements of a combustion engine, a jet, and an electric motor. While there are some synthetic sounds from certain EVs that we’re not particularly fond of, BMW’s approach appears more genuine and is likely to give the M3 EV a unique character.

      Details about the production version remain sparse, but it is expected to incorporate four electric motors featuring advanced torque vectoring technology. There is a possibility that BMW may reduce the power from the initial 1,000 hp of the early prototypes to approximately 700 hp. If this is accurate, the vehicle would still hold a substantial power advantage over the current flagship M3 CS, which offers 543 hp.