BMW News
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A 20% boost in cell energy density and 30% boost in charging speed and range could help put these upcoming affordable BMW EVs ahead of Tesla.
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Rimac will help BMW with next-gen EV battery packs
The Croatian company started with a BMW EV conversion but now will be a supplier for future EVs from the German automaker.
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BMW previews future electric SUV with faster charging, more range
An 800-volt architecture and cylindrical cells are part of BMW's Gen 6 electric architecture set for a production start in 2025—due in a new Model Y–sized EV by 2027.
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BMW aggregates more EV chargers, adding Shell ahead of Tesla
Through Shell Recharge Solutions, it will provide access to more than 100,000 public chargers through the My BMW app.
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BMW i5 electric wagon is a beauty, but it's not US-bound
BMW says that it's the first EV of its kind, but Americans won't get a chance to see this efficient sport wagon.
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BMW adds all-wheel-drive i5 EV, plug-in hybrid to 5-Series lineup
Among the two new BMW plug-in models is an i5 version that fits between the rear-wheel-drive i5 eDrive40 and performance-oriented i5 M60 xDrive.
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Between several gasoline and electric versions of the BMW 5-Series available at a drive event, one was clearly better: the i5 EV.
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BMW i3 EV sequel won't be an "outsider," claims development boss
The BMW i3 gained a cult following for its polarizing styling and packaging, which didn't follow BMW design heritage or fit in very well with the rest of the BMW lineup.
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BMW claims Tesla is no longer ahead in EV range, battery tech
With BMW's shift to sixth-generation battery tech—and cylindrical cells of its own size and chemistry—it's claiming Tesla no longer holds the upper hand.
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BMW, Mini, Rolls-Royce will adopt Tesla charge port in US, Canada
The three BMW Group brands will also adopt the NACS port as their native charging tech for the U.S. and Canada starting in 2025.
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2025 BMW EV will get this minimalist look, more range, faster charging
A 2025 production EV, yet unnamed, may take the form of this concept—a traditional three-box sedan expected to be about the same size as the 3-Series, Tesla Model 3 and Hyundai Ioniq 6.
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2024 BMW i5: Electric 5-Series starts at $67,795 and 295 miles
BMW estimates 295 miles of EPA range for the eDrive40 with standard 19-inch wheels, while the i5 M60 xDrive goes 256 miles.
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BMW and PG&E plan to follow up the pilot program with a "field trial" in California, and a fleet of vehicles equipped for V2G operation.
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BMW Neue Klasse EVs will debut with panoramic head-up display
Due in 2025, the future family of BMWs aiming for range and affordability will incorporate many or all of their displays in the windshield, as part of a "driver-centric" approach.
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BMW's next-gen Neue Klasse EVs will be made in Mexico
That may allow these new EVs, and their related battery production facility, to qualify for U.S. tax credits and supply-chain incentives.
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BMW i Vision Dee concept: Back to basics for future electric sedan?
In design, the BMW i Vision Dee bucks the trend of more screens—and it harks back to the heritage of small, sporty BMW 3-Series models.
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BMW aims to build solid-state EV batteries under license
BMW will build pilot production lines for Solid Power cells at its facilities in Germany, amid plans for a solid-state-powered production model by 2030.
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CEO: BMW intends to make affordable electric cars
BMW CEO Oliver Zipse says that BMW isn't giving up on affordable EVs, although Mini may be part of that plan.
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The plant will make cylindrical cells at up to 30 gigawatt-hours of annual capacity and will be powered by powered by 100% net-zero carbon energy.
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BMW starts making fuel-cell stacks for iX5 Hydrogen
The German automaker is using Toyota fuel cells for its hydrogen-powered SUV, but many of the electric-drive components are borrowed from the i4 and iX battery electric models.
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BMW is testing a four-motor layout for performance EVs
Two motors power each axle, meaning each wheel gets its own individual motor, in a special BMW i4 M50 development mule.
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Report: EVE Energy deal with BMW confirms pivot to cylindrical batteries—perhaps Tesla 4680 format
EVE has signed contracts to be BMW's primary supplier of battery cells in Europe for a new line of EVs debuting in 2025, according to the report.
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BMW is making room for hydrogen in next-generation Neue Klasse EV
Hydrogen needs to be stored in cylindrical tanks, so it presents far greater packaging challenges than batteries.
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BMW i4 eDrive35 will cost $52,395 with smaller battery, range about 260 miles
A more affordable version of the i4 is due to come to the U.S. early next year, with its smaller 66-kwh (usable) battery pack and less power the most significant differences.
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