# BMW’s Electric 3 Series Is So Popular That Orders Opened Months Early

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Podcast: [Autoblog News](https://stenobird.com/podcast/autoblog-news-1708029)
Published: 2026-06-17T13:30:00+00:00
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Orders were originally slated to begin in the fall for the new BMW i3. But as soon as people got a good look at the sedan after its unveiling in Munich back in March, demand turned out to be so strong that BMW has reportedly decided to open orders for the electric 3 Series this week. Orders for the ...

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