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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.
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 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.
BMW’s i3 40 xDrive is described as having a smaller battery while still featuring dual-motor all-wheel drive.