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06.10.2026 · 13:08 · Road transport

BMW opens new €1 billion battery plant in Germany

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.

BMW has opened a new €1 billion battery plant in Germany, according to Electric Cars Report. The plant will supply Gen6 batteries for the new BMW i3.

The source says the new BMW i3 is expected to feature up to 906 km of WLTP range and 400 kW charging. It does not provide further operational details for the plant.

The post was published on 2026-10-05.

SourceElectric Cars Report · Tier B ↗Source publication time: 05 Oct 2026 · 07:45