BMW starts pre-series production of the new i3 at the Munich plant With the first pre-series vehicles of the new i3, the final phase before the series launch of the Neue Klasse begins at BMW's Munich headquarters in the second half of 2026. Timo Gilgen
BMW’s Neue Klasse transforms its electric vehicle architecture BMW’s Neue Klasse introduces a new electric platform built around central computing, in-house energy control, structural batteries, and an 800-volt system that delivers faster charging, sharper dynamics, and a software-led driving experience. Andrea Hoffmann-Topp
A new BMW battery powerhouse rises in Lower Bavaria BMW's Straßkirchen is a record-speed factory that redefines regional strength and industrial ambition Andrea Hoffmann-Topp
iFactory flourishes at BMW Debrecen BMW’s Debrecen plant combines fossil-free energy, onsite battery assembly, and digital twins to produce the New Class. Designed as a scalable iFactory blueprint, it aligns product, factory, and process for an electric future. Andrea Hofmann-Topp
BMW’s Debrecen plant showcases iFactory concept in action As BMW ramps up to start series production at its Debrecen plant, Plant Director Hans-Peter Kemser and Member of the Board of Management of BMW AG, Production, Milan Nedeljković share insights into a new era of manufacturing for the carmaker Nick Holt
