Day 2 of BMW Responsibility Days 2025 shifted from strategic presentations to the operational reality behind the company’s next phase of electrification. The tour took us from Munich to Straßkirchen and Irlbach—two small communities in…
BMW’s engine plant in Steyr, Austria, has officially entered the next phase of its shift toward electrification. After launching full-scale production of the iX3’s (NA5) electric motor earlier this year, the facility has now started…
BMW has generously shared details regarding Gen6 batteries and electric motors ahead of the iX3’s launch this year. However, all the discussion has revolved around Neue Klasse, making us wonder whether vehicles on CLAR would…
BMW’s newest dual-motor setup, which relies on asynchronous motors (ASMs) and externally excited synchronous motors (EESMs), has some people worried. Particularly, those in Norway, who frequently rely on all-wheel drive capabilities to traverse snow-covered parking…
At Plant Landshut, where some of the BMW’s most advanced electric components are developed, we attended a workshop that provided an inside look at the Neue Klasse’s electric drivetrain. Fresh off discussions about BMW’s sixth-generation (Gen6)…
BMW has gone to great lengths to discuss its new round battery cells for Neue Klasse EVs. We’ve learned to expect a 20% increase in energy density compared to existing prismatic cells. Additionally, Gen6 batteries…
With all the hype around Neue Klasse, you might wonder whether electric cars outside the NK family will benefit from the new developments. The short answer is yes. BMW has officially confirmed that the sixth-generation…
The future of BMW’s electric mobility is being written in Landshut, Germany. This historic plant, long known for its expertise in lightweight construction and powertrain components, now stands at the forefront of BMW’s biggest technological…
It’s a brave new world for enthusiasts and laypeople when it comes to electric vehicles. Over the years, we’ve had to familiarize ourselves with a variety of terms that rarely – if ever – appeared…
When you’re the world’s biggest automotive luxury car brand, staying on top isn’t easy. BMW is hard at work futureproofing its lineup by setting up no fewer than five new assembly sites for its next-gen…
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