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BMW Neue Klasse expansion: iX3 milestones and EV roadmap

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BMW’s Neue Klasse platform continues to drive electrified expansion, marked by significant technical milestones and manufacturing growth. The iX3, the first series-production vehicle on this platform, has reached a production milestone of 50,000 units at the Debrecen plant in Hungary. In the Mexican market, the iX3 50 xDrive has reached 100 units sold, with local production scheduled for 2027. In China, BMW has launched the iX3 L, a long-wheelbase version produced by BMW Brilliance Automotive. Featuring a 108.7 kWh battery with a claimed CLTC range of up to 919 km, the model provides increased rear legroom and integrates end-to-end automated driving with AI-driven infotainment. ~~To maintain competitiveness, the iX3 in China utilizes LFP battery technology to achieve lower price points than European models.~~ Globally, the BMW Group recently reached a milestone of two million fully electric vehicle deliveries, with the two-millionth unit being a BMW i5 ~~M60 xDrive. In the first half of 2026, more than one~~ delivered to a customer in ~~four vehicles sold by the group featured an electrified powertrain. Recent data shows~~ Spain. This achievement follows a period of rising demand, where electric models accounted for 28% of the brand’s European sales this year, ~~with~~ and European EV sales ~~rising~~ rose by 38% during the second quarter of 2026. Technical development continues with the production of the high-performance i3 in Munich, which features a battery capable of over 900 kilometers of range and rapid charging capabilities. The Neue Klasse architecture also introduces upgraded active safety systems designed to prevent collisions. Future roadmap developments include a potential range-extended iX5 for the Chinese market by 2028, utilizing a turbocharged engine as an onboard generator, and the testing of a high-performance iX5 M variant equipped with four electric motors. To support the Neue Klasse rollout, BMW has completed upgrades at its Regensburg plant in ~~Germany.~~ Germany, implementing a process known as ‘Speicher-Hochzeit’ or ‘battery marriage,’ where high-voltage batteries are joined to the vehicle body at the start of final assembly. The company has also launched the first all-electric generation of its 3-Series, the BMW i3 50 xDrive First Edition, which is entering the Swedish market. This model utilizes sixth-generation BMW eDrive technology and features ‘superbrains’—high-performance computers such as the ‘Heart of Joy’ unit—which provide significantly increased processing power for managing powertrain, braking, and steering functions.

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