The BMW Group has set an ambitious goal for the global delivery of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) in the coming years. The company aims to have BEVs account for 15% of its total deliveries by the end of this year. Currently, BMW Group already has over 600,000 battery electric vehicles on the road. According to BMW CEO Oliver Zipse, the acceleration of e-mobility has become a top priority for the company as it responds to the growing demand for sustainable transportation.
Looking ahead, BMW plans for at least one in every five of its new vehicles to be a BEV by 2024, followed by one in four by 2025, and one in three by 2026. By 2030, more than half of the BMW Group’s global vehicle sales are expected to be fully electric. The company is also prepared to meet the demand for 100% e-mobility in specific markets or regions if necessary. In Europe, BMW anticipates surpassing 50% BEV sales even earlier than 2030.
BMW CEO Zipse expressed enthusiasm for the forthcoming Rolls-Royce Spectre, stating that the model has garnered a significant number of pre-orders. He also hinted at future products such as the upcoming BMW i5, the iX2, and a complete lineup of MINI electric vehicles. Currently, BMW offers a range of EVs including the i3 long wheelbase (available in China), i4, i7, iX1, iX3, iX, and MINI Cooper SE.
Furthermore, BMW has announced plans to commence EV production at three of its manufacturing plants in the next few years. Production is scheduled to begin at Plant Debrecen in 2025, followed by the main plant in Munich in 2026, and finally at Plant San Luis Potosí in 2027. To kick-start its EV production, BMW plans to introduce at least six models to the market within the first two years of production. The company will initially focus on high-volume segments, including a Sports Activity Vehicle and a sedan in the 3 Series segment.
