Speculation holds this future car may be called the “i3,” though BMW’s naming strategy in recent years has needed a road map and advanced degrees in hieroglyphics to decipher, meaning there’s every chance in the world this car could actually be called the “BMW e3.4iM NK xDrive” or something equally ridiculous.

This new platform officially kicks off with the electric iX3 SUV later this year, and a sporty electric 3-series sedan will follow.