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BMW advances Neue Klasse EV lineup and hydrogen technology
BMW is advancing its Neue Klasse electric vehicle lineup with several key developments. The new iX3 SUV has seen significant success in Europe, surpassing 100,000 orders and prompting increased production at its Debrecen, Hungary plant. In the United States, BMW has moved up the reservation date for the new i3 electric sedan to September 29. The i3 50 xDrive is expected to feature a 108.7 kWh battery, an 800V platform capable of adding 250 miles of range in 10 minutes, and an EPA-estimated range of up to 440 miles.
Beyond battery electric vehicles, BMW is continuing its investment in hydrogen technology. The iX5 Hydrogen, featuring a third-generation fuel cell system developed in collaboration with Toyota, is slated for a 2028 release. This model aims for a 750 km WLTP range and a refueling time of under five minutes.
On the commercial front, BMW CEO Milan Nedeljković has expressed concerns regarding the pricing strategies of Chinese automakers in Europe, stating that certain prices 'make no commercial sense.' While criticizing these competitive levels, Nedeljković has voiced opposition to new tariffs, suggesting that voluntary agreements between the EU and China would be a more stable solution than trade escalations.
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BMW · China · European Union · Milan Nedeljkovic · Tesla · Toyota · Wang Wentao · i3
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] The BMW iX5 60 xDrive features a 144 kWh battery according to US measurements.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The system processes peak charging powers of up to 460 kW.
- [● 2 SOURCES] The iX5 Hydrogen is expected to arrive in 2028. es.motor1.com · autogear.pt
- [● 2 SOURCES] The iX5 Hydrogen uses a third-generation fuel cell system developed with Toyota. es.motor1.com · autogear.pt
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Series production of the first electric BMW built in the USA will start in December 2026.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Frédéric Lacroix won a BMW iX5 60 xDrive after scoring a hole-in-one.
- [● 3 SOURCES] BMW is developing the iX5 Hydrogen SUV with a target range of 750 km. autogear.pt · www.walter-magazin.de · es.motor1.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Milan Nedeljković opposes new tariffs on Chinese vehicles, favoring voluntary agreements instead. www.autojournal.fr · www.autoblog.it · www.motorbox.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] BMW CEO Milan Nedeljković stated that certain Chinese car prices in Europe 'make no commercial sense'. www.autojournal.fr · www.autoblog.it · motor1.uol.com.br · www.motorbox.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The new BMW i3 50 xDrive will feature a 108.7 kWh battery and an EPA-estimated range of up to 440 miles. smartcar.cnmo.com · electrek.co · insideevs.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The new i3 features an 800V platform capable of regaining 250 miles of range in 10 minutes via 400 kW DC fast charging. smartcar.cnmo.com · electrek.co · insideevs.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] US reservations for the new BMW i3 are scheduled to open on September 29. smartcar.cnmo.com · electrek.co · insideevs.com