At Plant Landshut, where some of the BMW’s most advanced electric components are developed, we attended a workshop that provided an inside look at the Neue Klasse’s electric drivetrain. Fresh off discussions about BMW’s sixth-generation (Gen6)…
BMW has gone to great lengths to discuss its new round battery cells for Neue Klasse EVs. We’ve learned to expect a 20% increase in energy density compared to existing prismatic cells. Additionally, Gen6 batteries…
With all the hype around Neue Klasse, you might wonder whether electric cars outside the NK family will benefit from the new developments. The short answer is yes. BMW has officially confirmed that the sixth-generation…
The future of BMW’s electric mobility is being written in Landshut, Germany. This historic plant, long known for its expertise in lightweight construction and powertrain components, now stands at the forefront of BMW’s biggest technological…
When you’re the world’s biggest automotive luxury car brand, staying on top isn’t easy. BMW is hard at work futureproofing its lineup by setting up no fewer than five new assembly sites for its next-gen…
BMW doesn’t miss an opportunity to talk about the Neue Klasse, and yet it’s been tight-lipped about firm details such as technical specifications. Sure, we’ve seen the new design language previewed by last year’s sedan…
Preparing for the inevitable electric future requires tremendous logistical efforts to minimize costs and speed up production while the automotive industry moves away from combustion engines. BMW has already announced it will produce no fewer…
According to a report by The Wall Street Journal, BMW has entered into early discussions with Panasonic to provide cylindrical battery cells for their electric vehicles. While Panasonic has been a major supplier of cylindrical-type…
Looking forward, BMW will begin to roll out its all-solid-state battery in 2030. The company says this move will increase the energy density by another 20 per cent. The plan is to have a demonstration…
BMW is introducing a new generation of battery technology, developed internally, to be unveiled in the “NEUE KLASSE” electric vehicles in the 2025 timeframe. The cylindrical cells are a departure from the prismatic battery format…
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