BMW has begun production of its next-generation battery cells in China, marking a key step in preparing for the launch of its upcoming electric vehicle platform, the Neue Klasse. The move underscores the automaker’s strategic shift toward localizing high-tech manufacturing to meet growing demand in Asia’s largest car market. These Gen6 batteries are expected to deliver improved energy density and performance, aligning with BMW’s push for fully electric vehicles by 2030. The facility in China will support both current and future electric models under development.
BMW Starts Building Gen6 Batteries In China For Neue Klasse EVs bmwblog
