Confirmed by BMW
BMW is preparing Leipzig for additional electrified models and Neue Klasse production capability; no i1 name has been confirmed.
i1 (NB0) — 5-door Hatchback
Expected: 2028
Future model: facts and sourcesBMW has not fully revealed the model; expected codes, versions and timing come from Bimmerpost and/or BMWBLOG.
- Internal code
- NB0 (reported)
- Production
- Future model — series production not yet confirmed
- Body style
- 5-door hatchback
- Platform
- Compact Neue Klasse electric architecture (reported)
Future modelNB0
No vehicle photograph is shown until a rights-cleared image of the production model is available.
Body variants
i1 → NB0 → 5-door Hatchback
What we know about the BMW i1 NB0
A plain-language guide without filling unknown specifications with guesses.
Specialist sources say BMW is developing its first electric 1 Series hatchback under the code NB0. BMW is investing in Neue Klasse production in Leipzig, but it has not announced an i1 or confirmed the NB0 code.
What is already known. BMW is preparing Leipzig for additional electrified models and Neue Klasse production capability; no i1 name has been confirmed.
What specialist sources report. BMWBLOG and Bimmerpost identify NB0 as an electric 1 Series targeted for 2028. What remains unknown. BMW has not confirmed the model, architecture details, factory allocation, dimensions, range, derivatives or launch date.
Specialist reportingconfidence level
2028expected timing
NB0reported / official code
1expected bodies
2026-08-10verified
3sources
5-door Hatchback: what has been revealed
If BMW has not published a dimension, it stays unknown; a prototype or related model cannot supply an exact answer.
LengthNot published
WidthNot published
HeightNot published
WheelbaseNot published
LuggageNot published
Fuel tankNot published
Seats5
Doors5-door hatchback
| Body | Code | Production | Doors / seats | Length | Luggage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-door Hatchback | NB0 (reported) | Expected: 2028 | 5-door hatchback / 5 | Not published | Not published |
Known powertrain information
BMW's announcements come first, followed by versions reported by Bimmerpost and BMWBLOG, with unknowns kept separate.
Body range inventory
Known model names and powertrain families for the 5-door hatchback branch, kept separate until each exact pairing is verified.
| Field | Catalogued data |
|---|---|
| Body code | NB0 (reported) |
| Production | Future model — series production not yet confirmed |
| Model designations | i1 |
| Engine / drive families | Neue Klasse battery-electric; rear- and all-wheel-drive possibilities reported |
| Data status | Preliminary range. Exact combinations will follow the factory reveal and market-specific data. |
Specialist reporting
BMWBLOG and Bimmerpost identify NB0 as an electric 1 Series targeted for 2028.
Still unknown
BMW has not confirmed the model, architecture details, factory allocation, dimensions, range, derivatives or launch date.
Platform, drive and transmissions
Only announced details appear here; final hardware may vary by derivative and market.
Drive concept
Neue Klasse battery-electric; rear- and all-wheel-drive possibilities reported
Transmission / reduction gears
Added only after BMW publishes derivative-specific data.
What has not been announced
Exact output, battery, transmission and driven wheels will appear here after production data is published.
The technology expected
What BMW has confirmed, what specialist sources report and which questions remain open.
Official facts
- BMW is preparing Leipzig for additional electrified models and Neue Klasse production capability; no i1 name has been confirmed.
Reported program
- BMWBLOG and Bimmerpost identify NB0 as an electric 1 Series targeted for 2028.
Open questions
- BMW has not confirmed the model, architecture details, factory allocation, dimensions, range, derivatives or launch date.
When to expect more detail
Official dates and specialist-reported timing are labelled separately because production plans can still move.
Leipzig investment context
Plant upgrades create a plausible production path but do not confirm the i1.
Possible production
The current insider schedule points to 2028.
Bodies and versions expected
This is the current view of the programme, not a final price list; the derivative mix can still change.
5-door Hatchback
NB0 (reported)Reported compact rear-drive-first electric hatchback intended to sit below the i3.
Cabin and equipment already announced
Prototype features are not treated as production equipment until BMW includes them in the model description.
Announced technology
- BMW is preparing Leipzig for additional electrified models and Neue Klasse production capability; no i1 name has been confirmed.
What is still open
- BMW has not confirmed the model, architecture details, factory allocation, dimensions, range, derivatives or launch date.
What should become clear next
Which questions the world premiere should answer and what will only be known after series production begins.
The main unknowns
- BMW has not confirmed the model, architecture details, factory allocation, dimensions, range, derivatives or launch date.
At the world premiere
- Production design, launch derivatives and core technology should become clear.
- Prices and equipment will still vary by country.
After production starts
- Final dimensions, weight, consumption or range data will become available.
- The page can move from future models into the regular catalog.
| Item | Interval / trigger | Catalog note |
|---|---|---|
| Before series production | At every official release | Update confirmed facts and verification date. |
| After technical data is published | Per market and derivative | Add exact dimensions, weight, output, range and consumption. |
| After customer deliveries | From factory documentation | Build the normal service and identification record. |
What the name and internal code mean
The sales name may be official even when the internal code and exact date come only from specialist reporting.
- Model status
- Specialist reporting
- Codename
- BMW does not always publish an internal code with the sales name. When a code comes only from specialist reporting, it is marked as such.
- Verification date
- 2026-08-10
- Timing
- 2028
- Production car
- Before production begins, the model has no customer VINs or final factory specification.
Where the information comes from
Each claim shows where it comes from: official BMW material, specialist reporting or an open question.
- 01BMW i1 expected in 2028BMWBLOG · specialist reporting
Detailed NB0 concept, architecture and timing report.
- 02BMW Leipzig retools for Neue Klasse EVsBMWBLOG · plant analysis
Separates official plant investment from the inferred i1 production case.
- 03Future BMW model information master threadBimmerpost · insider reporting
Long-running insider compilation used only for reported codenames, production windows and derivative plans; it is not an official BMW source.
Notes and limitations
- Information checked 2026-08-10; expected timing: 2028.
- Official BMW statements and specialist reporting are labelled separately.
- Unknown figures are not replaced with estimates before production data is published.
- The article will be updated after a new official announcement or a production-schedule change.
3 primary references · market differences documentedUpdated 6 August 2026