KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 2 -- BMW has confirmed that the i3 M60 xDrive will arrive in 2027, bringing an M Performance option to its new fully electric 3 Series lineup.

With twin electric motors, Gen6 M eDrive technology and a preliminary WLTP-rated range of up to 830km, could this be a new rival for the Tesla Model 3 Performance?

At the moment, BMW hasn't revealed its power output or acceleration figures just yet. However, it has shown the design and a combination of M-specific driving controls, steering-wheel paddles and design tweaks to set the M60 apart from the regular i3.

BMW i3 M60 gets Gen6 M eDrive and Heart of Joy

The BMW i3 M60 xDrive features a twin-motor electric powertrain with Gen6 M eDrive technology. Working alongside it are...