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03.10.2026 · 00:48 · Road transport

BMW starts Gen6 battery production in Irlbach-Straßkirchen

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 officially opened its battery plant in Irlbach-Straßkirchen and launched series production there.

The site will initially supply sixth-generation high-voltage batteries for the new BMW i3 from Munich.

BMW says the plant is set to play a central role in its production network in Germany in the future.

Sourceelectrive · Tier B ↗Source publication time: 02 Oct 2026 · 11:02