BMW News
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Will it be dubbed i3?
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BMW iX3 debuts in September as first Neue Klasse EVA new EV architecture takes up an existing nameplate, as BMW begins its big pivot.
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BMW switches motors in upcoming EVs, watches watts with Energy MasterThe yet-unnamed next-generation 800-volt EVs will keep a much closer watch over energy use, and shift to an induction motor design at the front wheels in AWD versions.
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BMW's Heart of Joy control unit promises next-level vehicle dynamics, efficiency gainsAdvanced hardware and software systems will help BMW's Neue Klasse EVs deliver a new level of driving dynamics.
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BMW R&D boss: Bigger batteries in EVs "don't make sense"Upcoming BMW EVs will accomplish more range without battery capacity gains.
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2026 BMW iX gains entry-level model, refinements throughoutBMW expands the iX SUV lineup with a new, lower-priced base model, while also tweaking the design and increasing the range.
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BMW increased the destination charge for the i7 this year by $180 bringing the electric flagship's price to $106.875.
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Electric BMW M3 teased, likely has 4-motor powertrainDespite being years away BMW has given us a glimpse at the electric M3.
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2026 BMW iX bridges the Neue Klasse EV currentThe refreshed electric crossover dials in more efficiency and a comfier ride.
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BMW Neue Klasse electric SUV enters pre-production statusEarly examples of BMW's next-generation electric SUV are now rolling off an assembly line.
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BMW CEO says Europe needs to cancel the 2035 gas-engine banThe man in charge of BMW sees China as the only way to comply with upcoming regulations.
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BMW i7 and i5 recalled for steering issueSome electric BMW i5 and i7 sedans may have a flaw with their steering systems.
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J.B. Straubel's Redwood Materials will work with BMW dealerships to recover batteries at the end of their useful lives.
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BMW sees volume in hydrogen cars, forms fuel cell alliance with ToyotaAutomaker says it will introduce its first fuel-cell-powered vehicle in four years.
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2024 BMW i4 recalled because chassis beam may crackA small number of BMW i4s have been recalled for a potentially large issue.
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Test drive: 2024 BMW i4 M50 dials up the numbers, not the funAcceleration times and driving range are shorter, the price and handling grip are higher, and somehow the i4 M50 doesn’t deliver an elevated driving experience.
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2025 BMW i5 starts at $68,275The BMW i5 rolls into 2025 with no meaningful changes.
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2025 BMW i4 starts at $58,475, some models get range boostMore lasers, more miles: One of BMW's great electric cars gets a mild revamp this year.
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The striking electric car hasn't changed its powertrain, but better handling's easier to get.
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Do EVs need to simulate gear shifts? BMW and Hyundai think soHyundai's already launched a sporty EV with simulated shift points, now BMW's developing a similar concept.
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BMW nixes Northvolt battery dealBMW has pulled the plug on a deal estimated at $2 billion with the Swedish EV battery supplier.
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Electric BMW M3 coming to "beat everything"BMW's M division plans to reassert itself as the king of the sports-car hill in the electric era.
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BMW sticks to 50% EV target by 2030—not including hybrids, PHEVsThere's still no end date for internal combustion and the automaker's CEO said it will stay flexible on powertrains "well into the 2030s."
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BMW begins EV battery buildout ahead of Neue Klasse EVsA 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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