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BMW is testing an 18-tonne hydrogen combustion engine truck in factory operations at its Leipzig plant. The trial is intended to assess real-world performance and reduce logistics emissions.
BMW’s 2026 survey says 42% of Americans want electric vehicles with more than 300 miles of range. The finding highlights how range expectations remain high even as price, charging time and battery cost concerns persist.
BMW’s all-electric iX5 has been spotted in testing ahead of its upcoming US launch, showing the new Double-X lighting signature. The sighting gives a real-world look at the design change, but does not include launch timing or technical details.
BMW Group’s EV survey suggests range anxiety reflects buyer expectations more than daily need.
BMW is trialling a hydrogen combustion engine truck at its Leipzig site. The trial points to an alternative hydrogen powertrain route for truck fleets, compared with fuel-cell systems.
BMW has revealed the new iX4 electric coupe-SUV. The model is said to offer up to 428 miles of range, and pricing starts at more than $66,000.
BMW has added a new iX3 M60 xDrive version with a combined 603 hp and standard M upgrades. The update matters because it expands the electric SUV’s performance range.
BMW has introduced the iX3 M60 xDrive with 612 hp, 875 Nm, up to 468 miles of WLTP range and 400-kW charging. The model reflects Neue Klasse technology and adds a new high-performance option to BMW’s electric SUV line-up.
BMW has revealed the new iX4, which is said to arrive in 2027 with up to 514 miles of range. The model is also described with 400 kW charging, 800V technology and a 612-hp M60 xDrive version.
The source says BMW’s new electric crossover, the iX3, is getting M treatment and notes that M isn’t finished yet. It also says the vehicle is getting 603 hp, tied to a redesigned electric motor and other sporty upgrades.
InsideEVs reports that BMW’s first-ever iX4 electric crossover has over 400 miles of range and nearly matches the BMW iX3’s 434-mile range.
BMW has introduced the iX4, an electric SUV-coupé in its Neue Klasse family. The model expands the lineup between the iX3 and iX5 and starts at €70,900.
BMW has opened a new €1 billion battery plant in Germany to supply Gen6 batteries for the new BMW i3. The plant is intended to support the model’s battery supply as BMW prepares the vehicle with up to 906 km of WLTP range and 400 kW charging, according to the source.
IONNA said its US EV charging network has more than doubled since the start of 2026 and now includes more than 180 live charging sites. The expansion matters because the consortium is building out public charging infrastructure without using a proprietary app.
BMW has shown a new teaser of the electric M3 with lighter camouflage than before. The image gives the clearest look yet at the production-bound sports sedan, but no technical details were provided.
BMW M has built its one-millionth car, while BMW says Munich will make the electric M3. The move links the performance brand’s future to the company’s oldest plant and its all-electric transition.
BMW has begun battery output for the Neue Klasse at a plant in Bavaria. The faster-than-planned ramp-up suggests the program is moving quickly and will test BMW’s battery supply chain from the start.
Customers in the U.S. could place orders for the 2027 BMW i3 starting Wednesday, one week ahead of schedule. The early order opening marks the first step in sales availability for the electric saloon.
BMW has opened its new battery plant in Irlbach-Straßkirchen and started series production of sixth-generation high-voltage batteries. The site is expected to supply the new BMW i3 from Munich and become part of the company’s German production network.
BMW has said an affordable entry-level electric car in its Neue Klasse line is planned for 2028. The model is part of the company’s broader turnaround plan.
BMW is planning an entry-level electric vehicle in its Neue Klasse lineup. The source says it would be the most affordable Neue Klasse EV.
BMW Group has begun series production of sixth-generation high-voltage batteries at its new Plant Irlbach-Straßkirchen in Bavaria, Germany. The batteries are being supplied to Plant Munich for use in a new i3, according to the source.
BMW said it plans to launch an electric compact car based on the Neue Klasse platform in 2028. The model has not been officially named, though it is likely to be called the BMW i1.
HEVO said it will work with Oak Ridge National Laboratory and BMW in a technology evaluation program for next-generation wireless charging. The effort is intended to help assess compatibility through bench testing and engineering support.
BMW has opened orders for the 2027 i3 early following strong initial demand. The electric sedan is said to offer up to 468 miles of range, though pricing is described as high.
Electric Cars Report says the new BMW i3 brings Neue Klasse technology to the 3 Series. The report cites up to 912 km of WLTP range, 400 kW charging, and 469 hp for the i3 50 xDrive.
BMW’s i3 40 xDrive is described as having a smaller battery while still featuring dual-motor all-wheel drive.
BMW has unveiled a new 3 Series line-up that for the first time includes an electric sedan, the i3. The model is based on the Neue Klasse platform and is positioned with a claimed range of up to 900 km, which may influence pricing and market positioning.
ROHM Semiconductor said its SiC MOSFETs are being used in the electric powertrain of BMW’s Neue Klasse, the automaker’s Gen 6 EV platform. The disclosure matters because it points to a supply-chain role in BMW’s next-generation electric drive system, although ROHM did not identify the device family, voltage class or Tier 1 supplier.
BMW received a Chinese technology award for its Gen6 battery pack in Haikou. The recognition may strengthen the automaker’s technical credibility in China, where battery performance expectations are high.