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German carmakers' model lineup and EV transition

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In late July 2026, Audi, BMW, and Mercedes‑Benz unveiled a mix of electric, hybrid, and conventional models for the 2027 model year. Audi plans to replace the TT with an all-electric sports car and introduced the Nuvolari plug-in hybrid supercar. Mercedes-AMG announced the CLE 53 performance sedan, while BMW's M division previewed a high-performance i3 M variant featuring four electric motors. Early August saw Audi UK open orders for a new Q7 SUV and BMW reaffirming its diesel X-series strategy. On 4 August 2026, BMW expanded its electric rollout by delivering the iX3 50 xDrive in Malaysia and unveiling a next-generation i3 at the Chengdu auto show, promising over 1,000 km WLTC range. By 8 August 2026, BMW commenced mass production of the new i3 electric sedan at its Munich plant. Built on the Neue Klasse architecture, the i3 is the second member of the Neue Klasse family following the iX3. The Munich facility, which has produced over 9 million 3 Series vehicles since 1975, is undergoing a four-year transformation to transition to exclusive electric vehicle production by 2027. This shift aims to reduce manufacturing costs by approximately 10 percent through digitalization. To support the i3, BMW is utilizing a ‘local for local’ production network, sourcing high-voltage batteries from Lower Bavaria and Gen6 electric drive components from Steyr, Austria. Automakers continue to diversify propulsion strategies. Audi is reviving the A2 nameplate with the A2 e-tron, an aerodynamic electric model using a MEB-based platform with battery capacities ranging from 50 to 79 kWh. BMW is pursuing a multi-pathway approach, developing the compact i1 electric hatchback for 2028 with a potential 800-volt architecture, while also testing hydrogen fuel cell technology with the iX5 Hydrogen.

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