
BMW Group’s Open Space is located on Max-Joseph-Platz in front of the Munich Opera House. This spacious 3000 m² area can be visited free of charge on the official opening day, Tuesday, September 9, from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Wednesday to Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., and Sunday, September 14, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. BMW Welt and the BMW Museum are participating in the most important automotive and mobility event of the year with their own exhibitions and concepts. The IAA Mobility Summit will open on the exhibition grounds on Monday, September 8, at 8:00 a.m. It is primarily aimed at trade visitors and will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. until Friday, September 12.
BMW Group Plant Steyr began series production of the e-motor for the Neue Klasse. The electric motor for the sixth generation of BMW eDrive (Gen6) is the first fully-electric drivetrain to be produced at the Steyr location in Austria. From there, it will be shipped throughout the production network, providing the drivetrain for the Neue Klasse. Between the project launch in 2022 and 2030, BMW is investing over a…
6 August 2025
The BMW Group is bringing large-format, pure ASSB cells from Solid Power to its test vehicle, a BMW i7, which is being operated in the Munich area. The potential benefits of ASSB technology: higher energy density in a very compact storage system compared to current technologies. The concept battery integrated in the BMW i7 test vehicle combines proven Gen5 construction principles (prismatic cells in modules) with…
23 May 2025
The new all-electric BMW iX celebrated its start of production at the BMW Group plant in Dingolfing. The electric pioneer, which has been manufactured at the site since 2021 and has since been sold over 130,000 units worldwide, receives a comprehensive update in March 2025 – offering increased performance, range and sportiness in three distinctive trims: BMW iX xDrive45, BMW iX xDrive60, and BMW iX M70 xDrive. The…
10 March 2025
The 2026 BMW iX will enter production in March at BMW’s Plant Dingolfing. Deliveries are expected to commence in the second quarter of 2025. The vehicle is available in three models: BMW iX xDrive45 – USD 75150 +USD1175 destination and handling BMW iX xDrive60 – USD 88500 +USD1175 destination and handling BMW iX M70 xDrive – USD 111500 +USD1175 destination and handling The new iX xDrive45 delivers 402 hp and an…
29 January 2025
In a globally challenging market, the BMW Group increased its sales of fully-electric vehicles by +19,1% in the first nine months of 2024, with a total of 294,054 BEVs delivered to customers. During this period, BMW brand sales of fully electric models rose by +22.6% to 266,151 vehicles. Of those, 121,844 BEVs were delivered to customers in Europe – an increase of +35.8% for this region. Of all BEV sales, the BMW…
16 October 2024
2025 BMW i4 has been unveiled in the U.S. featuring a refreshed design. Slim headlights and a vertically arranged BMW kidney grille dropping deeply towards the road define the front-end styling of the BMW i4. The surround of the BMW kidney grille is now finished in matt chrome, both as standard and in conjunction with the optional M Sport package. The grille has a fully enclosed upper section with a Black high-gloss…
25 April 2024
The all-electric MINI Aceman is celebrating its world premiere at the 18th Beijing International Automotive Exhibition 2024. Together with the all-electric MINI Cooper and the powerful MINI John Cooper Works Countryman ALL4, MINI is presenting its new model generation in Beijing. From April 25 to May 4, MINI will be presenting the new generation of the new MINI Family at the China International Exhibition Center in…
19 April 2024
In the first quarter of 2024, the BMW brand sold 531,039 units worldwide – an increase of +2.5%, compared to the same period of last year. The brand reported particularly strong growth in BEVs. BMW delivered a total of 82,700 fully-electric BMW, MINI, and Rolls-Royce vehicles to customers worldwide in the first three months of the year. This represents year-on-year BEV growth of over 27.9% for the BMW Group. Of…
11 April 2024
A new BMW Group Vision Vehicle provides a first glimpse of the Neue Klasse as an SAV: The BMW Vision Neue Klasse X brings the aesthetics, technology, sustainability, and philosophy of the Neue Klasse to the Sports Activity Vehicles sector. The first fully electric raised derivative on the new architecture will go into series production at Plant Debrecen (Hungary) in 2025. The company presented a clear picture of the…
21 March 2024
Four months after launching production of the combustion-engined MINI Countryman, the all-electric version is now rolling off the lines at Leipzig as well. After phasing out production of the BMW i3, the birthplace of electric mobility at the BMW Group has welcomed another fully electric car to its range. The MINI Countryman Electric represents a major step in the MINI brand’s transition to full electrification by…
5 March 2024
After a joint ground-breaking ceremony with Milan Nedeljković, Board Member for Production, representatives of the Thai government and the German ambassador to Thailand Ernst Reichel, construction work is underway for the BMW Group’s own local manufacturing facility for Gen-5 high-voltage batteries. With that, the BMW Group is readying yet another production facility to manufacture fully electric vehicles, with…
5 March 2024
The all-electric MINI Cooper SE stands for emission-free mobility and urban driving pleasure. The new 3-door model is now available in the John Cooper Works Trim as well. With 218 electrically generated hp (160 kW) and 330 Nm of maximum torque, the MINI Cooper SE is way out in front with zero emissions, especially with its ability to sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.7 seconds. The high-voltage battery installed in the…
8 December 2023
BMW announced the second generation of its X2 Sports Activity Coupé (SAC), which for the 2024 model year will include an all-electric model – the BMW iX2 xDrive30. The worldwide market launch will get underway in March 2024 and in the summer of 2024, a second fully electric variant will be added to the line-up. The BMW iX2 xDrive30 has two highly integrated drive units – one at the front axle and one at the rear…
11 October 2023
The BMW iX1 eDrive20 has been unveiled today as the second all-electric model variant of the compact SAV after the BMW iX1 xDrive30. It is an economical entry into the world of premium electric mobility and will be available from the start of production in November 2023 at a recommended retail price of 47,900 euros (incl. VAT). Both models are manufactured at the BMW Group plant in Regensburg. BMW iX1 eDrive20 uses…
5 September 2023

2026 KIA EV4 58.3 kWh
Doors: 5, Seats: 5
Length: 186.2 in / 4730 mm
Width: 73.2 in / 1860 mm
Height: 58.3 in / 1480 mm
Curb weight: 3992.57 lb / 1811 kg
Electric motor: 150 kW @ 5200 – 9600 rpm, 283 Nm @ 5000 rpm, Location: Front
Battery: 58.3 kWh, Voltage: 369 V

2025 KIA EV3 GT-Line 81.4 kWh
Doors: 5, Seats: 5
Length: 169.7 in / 4310 mm
Width: 72.8 in / 1850 mm
Height: 61.8 in / 1570 mm
Curb weight: 4254.92 lb / 1930 kg
Electric motor: 150 kW @ 5200 – 9600 rpm, 283 Nm @ 5000 rpm, Location: Front
Battery: 81.4 kWh, Voltage: 343 V

2025 KIA EV3 81.4 kWh
Doors: 5, Seats: 5
Length: 169.3 in / 4300 mm
Width: 72.8 in / 1850 mm
Height: 61.4 in / 1560 mm
Curb weight: 4254.92 lb / 1930 kg
Electric motor: 150 kW @ 5200 – 9600 rpm, 283 Nm @ 5000 rpm, Location: Front
Battery: 81.4 kWh, Voltage: 343 V

2025 KIA EV3 58.3 kWh
Doors: 5, Seats: 5
Length: 169.3 in / 4300 mm
Width: 72.8 in / 1850 mm
Height: 61.4 in / 1560 mm
Curb weight: 4067.53 lb / 1845 kg
Electric motor: 150 kW @ 5200 – 9600 rpm, 283 Nm @ 5000 rpm, Location: Front
Battery: 58.3 kWh, Voltage: 369 V

2025 Renault 5 E-Tech EV52
Doors: 5, Seats: 5
Length: 154.4 in / 3922 mm
Width: 69.8 in / 1774 mm
Height: 59.0 in / 1498 mm
Curb weight: 3384.1 lb / 1535 kg
Electric motor: 110 kW, 245 Nm, Location: Front
Battery: 52 kWh, Voltage: 400 V

2025 Renault 5 E-Tech EV40
Doors: 5, Seats: 5
Length: 154.4 in / 3922 mm
Width: 69.8 in / 1774 mm
Height: 59.0 in / 1498 mm
Curb weight: 3190.09 lb / 1447 kg
Electric motor: 90 kW, 225 Nm, Location: Front
Battery: 40 kWh, Voltage: 400 V

2025 Cadillac Optiq Sport 2 AWD
Doors: 5, Seats: 5
Length: 189.8 in / 4820 mm
Width: 75.3 in / 1912 mm
Height: 64.7 in / 1644 mm
Curb weight: 5191.89 lb / 2355 kg
Location: Rear
Location: Front
Battery: 85 kWh

2025 Cadillac Optiq Luxury 2 AWD
Doors: 5, Seats: 5
Length: 189.8 in / 4820 mm
Width: 75.3 in / 1912 mm
Height: 64.7 in / 1644 mm
Curb weight: 5191.89 lb / 2355 kg
Location: Rear
Location: Front
Battery: 85 kWh

2026 Hyundai IONIQ 5 XRT AWD
Doors: 5, Seats: 5
Length: 183.3 in / 4656 mm
Width: 74.4 in / 1890 mm
Height: 64.0 in / 1626 mm
Curb weight: 4706.87 lb / 2135 kg
Electric motor #1: 165 kW, 350 Nm, Location: Rear
Electric motor #2: 74 kW, 255 Nm, Location: Front
Battery: 84 kWh, Voltage: 607 V

2026 Hyundai IONIQ 5 Limited AWD
Doors: 5, Seats: 5
Length: 183.3 in / 4656 mm
Width: 74.4 in / 1890 mm
Height: 63.0 in / 1600 mm
Curb weight: 4806.08 lb / 2180 kg
Electric motor #1: 165 kW, 350 Nm, Location: Rear
Electric motor #2: 74 kW, 255 Nm, Location: Front
Battery: 84 kWh, Voltage: 697 V

2026 Hyundai IONIQ 5 Limited RWD
Doors: 5, Seats: 5
Length: 183.3 in / 4656 mm
Width: 74.4 in / 1890 mm
Height: 63.0 in / 1600 mm
Curb weight: 4552.55 lb / 2065 kg
Electric motor: 168 kW, 350 Nm, Location: Rear
Battery: 84 kWh, Voltage: 697 V

2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 XRT AWD
Doors: 5, Seats: 5
Length: 183.3 in / 4656 mm
Width: 74.4 in / 1890 mm
Height: 64.0 in / 1626 mm
Curb weight: 4706.87 lb / 2135 kg
Electric motor #1: 165 kW, 350 Nm, Location: Rear
Electric motor #2: 74 kW, 255 Nm, Location: Front
Battery: 84 kWh, Voltage: 607 V

2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 Limited AWD
Doors: 5, Seats: 5
Length: 183.3 in / 4656 mm
Width: 74.4 in / 1890 mm
Height: 63.0 in / 1600 mm
Curb weight: 4806.08 lb / 2180 kg
Electric motor #1: 165 kW, 350 Nm, Location: Rear
Electric motor #2: 74 kW, 255 Nm, Location: Front
Battery: 84 kWh, Voltage: 697 V

2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 Limited RWD
Doors: 5, Seats: 5
Length: 183.3 in / 4656 mm
Width: 74.4 in / 1890 mm
Height: 63.0 in / 1600 mm
Curb weight: 4552.55 lb / 2065 kg
Electric motor: 168 kW, 350 Nm, Location: Rear
Battery: 84 kWh, Voltage: 697 V

2025 KIA EV6 GT AWD
Doors: 5, Seats: 5
Length: 184.8 in / 4694 mm
Width: 74.0 in / 1880 mm
Height: 60.8 in / 1545 mm
Curb weight: 4894.26 lb / 2220 kg
Electric motor #1: 303 kW @ 4600 – 10400 rpm, 420 Nm @ 7200 rpm, Location: Rear
Electric motor #2: 175 kW, 350 Nm, Location: Front
Battery: 84 kWh, Voltage: 697 V

2025 KIA EV6 GT-Line AWD
Doors: 5, Seats: 5
Length: 184.8 in / 4694 mm
Width: 74.0 in / 1880 mm
Height: 60.8 in / 1545 mm
Curb weight: 4750.96 lb / 2155 kg
Electric motor #1: 168 kW, 350 Nm, Location: Rear
Electric motor #2: 74 kW, 255 Nm, Location: Front
Battery: 84 kWh, Voltage: 697 V

2025 KIA EV6 GT-Line RWD
Doors: 5, Seats: 5
Length: 184.8 in / 4694 mm
Width: 74.0 in / 1880 mm
Height: 60.8 in / 1545 mm
Curb weight: 4519.48 lb / 2050 kg
Electric motor: 168 kW, 350 Nm, Location: Rear
Battery: 84 kWh, Voltage: 697 V