# BMW is taking orders for the i3 way ahead of schedule, and it’s got a happy problem to blame

> BMW planned to open order books for the new i3 sedan this fall, but now, the automaker is opening them this week instead. The reason is the kind of happy problem every automaker wishes they had.

- **Source:** [Digital Trends](https://www.digitaltrends.com/cars/bmw-is-taking-orders-for-the-i3-way-ahead-of-schedule-and-its-got-a-happy-problem-to-blame/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a34507dfe5465cf0f0bde01)
- **Published:** 2026-06-18
- **Category:** Cars
- **Tags:** #hp #tesla
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