The BMW Group released its performance report for fiscal year 2023 and elaborated on its "new generation" product plan.By 2025, BMW will launch new-generation models globally and produce at least six models in the next 24 months. The first batch of new-generation models will be locally produced in Shenyang, China in 2026.
The new generation models will have three major features:New electronic and electrical architecture, high-performance electric drive and battery systems, and full life cycle sustainability concepts.
This marks the beginning of the third stage of BMW’s electrification process and will become the backbone of its electrification development.
BMW predicts that by 2030, pure electric models will account for more than 50% of global annual deliveries, and is expected to achieve a cumulative delivery of more than 10 million pure electric vehicles in the global market.
In terms of technology, the new generation models will use the sixth-generation eDrive electric drive system and a new generation of lithium-ion batteries.The energy density is increased by more than 20%, the cruising range is increased by 30%, and the charging speed is increased by 30%.
In terms of digital experience,The new generation of models will be equipped with the new BMWiDrive human-computer interaction system.Provide users with intelligent interactive experience.
In terms of intelligent driving,The L3 level autonomous driving function has been approved by the German Federal Motor Transport Authority, and localized research and development has been launched in China.
In terms of production, the new generation model will be produced at the new plant in Debrecen, Hungary, in July 2025.