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Munich Achieves a New Milestone in Electrification
BMW has recently manufactured its three-millionth electrified vehicle. A plug-in hybrid, the 330e Touring, earmarked for the British market, represents this significant milestone. It rolled off the production line at the iconic Munich plant. By 2024, one-quarter of the vehicles sold by BMW were already electric or plug-in hybrids. This steady progress is part of a flexible production strategy that can switch between combustion engines and electrified units on the same assembly line.
An Industrial Strategy Based on Flexibility
Since the debut of the i3 in 2013, BMW has continuously integrated electric vehicles into its conventional production lines. Initially, the i3 required a dedicated assembly line in Leipzig. Today, all of the group’s facilities, whether in Germany, China, the United States, Mexico, South Africa, or India, are equipped to produce electric vehicles. This modular approach allows the manufacturer to adapt to market demands without needing substantial new investments.
A Global Ramp-Up
The group is not relying solely on one technology: it continues to produce hybrid models alongside fully electric vehicles. The milestone of 1.5 million BEVs (Battery Electric Vehicles) delivered was recently achieved. Models like the iX3 or the i4, assembled in China, Dingolfing, or Munich, illustrate this accelerated pace. By 2026, the Spartanburg plant in the USA will launch its first all-electric models, followed by Mexico in 2027.
Regarding components, BMW has also managed to bring some of its production back in-house. Since the i3, the Dingolfing site has specialized in manufacturing high-voltage motors and batteries. This “Competence Centre” now supplies several of the group’s factories. Ultimately, the sixth generation of electric motors will be produced in Hungary at a facility dedicated to the Neue Klasse, scheduled for late 2025.