BMW is undergoing a major transformation, gearing up for the integration of electric vehicles across all its segments in the near future. As part of this shift, the company is investing €400 million (around $437 million) in constructing a new vehicle facility at its primary production hub in Munich, Germany.
This new facility, set to produce various models of BMW’s upcoming Neue Klasse EVs, will replace an existing factory. This current factory has a rich history, having produced engines ranging from 4 to 12 cylinders over the last sixty years. Notably, this site was BMW’s only engine manufacturing plant in Germany, and it recently produced its final engine, a V-8, earlier in the month. This development was initially reported by BR24 on November 10.
However, BMW hasn’t completely abandoned internal combustion engines. The company continues to manufacture engines in its facilities located in Austria and the UK. Since 2020, BMW has been methodically moving its engine production equipment and tools out of Germany.
Despite ceasing engine production in Germany, BMW is significantly enhancing its capacity for electric vehicle (EV) components, including motors and batteries. The company already produces electric drivetrains and battery packs at its Dingolfing plant in Germany and plans to further boost its production capabilities there.
Additionally, BMW’s plants in Leipzig and Regensburg, Germany, have undergone upgrades to facilitate EV component production. Similarly, the engine plant in Austria has been equipped to start producing EV components as well.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about BMW EV Transition
Is BMW discontinuing engine production in Germany?
Yes, BMW is ceasing its engine production in Germany to make way for a new plant in Munich, which will focus on manufacturing electric vehicle (EV) components.
What is BMW’s investment in the new Munich plant?
BMW is investing €400 million (about $437 million) in a new vehicle plant at their main production site in Munich, Germany, as part of their shift towards EVs.
Will BMW still produce internal combustion engines?
BMW will continue producing internal combustion engines, but this production will now take place in their plants located in Austria and the United Kingdom.
What are BMW’s plans for EV component production?
BMW is expanding its production capacity for EV components, including motors and batteries, in various locations, including Dingolfing in Germany and plants in Leipzig and Regensburg. Additionally, their Austrian plant is being prepared for EV component production.
What was the last engine produced by BMW in Germany?
The last engine produced by BMW in Germany was a V-8, marking the end of their six-decade-long engine manufacturing legacy at that location.
More about BMW EV Transition
- BMW’s EV Strategy and Munich Plant Investment
- Overview of BMW’s Transition to Electric Vehicle Production
- BMW’s Engine Production Shift from Germany to Austria and UK
- Expansion of BMW’s EV Component Manufacturing in Europe
4 comments
I wonder how this will affect the classic BMW engine sound, those V8s were iconic, kinda sad to see them go…
wow, BMW really going all in on electric, bout time we saw major shifts in the auto industry, excited to see what comes out of the new plant!!!
Great move by BMW! Investing in EVs is the future, glad they’re expanding in Dingolfing and other places, can’t wait for the Neue Klasse EVs!
so they’re not making engines in Germany anymore? that’s a huge change, feels like end of an era but also a new beginning, hope the quality stays top-notch.