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The iX3 will be the first vehicle on the Neue Klasse platform, and promises up to 400 miles of range and ultra-rapid charging speeds thanks to an 800-volt electrical architecture.

BMW is tired of missing out, as the Mercedes G-Wagon gets all the attention. That’s why it’s building its own luxury off-roader. BMW’s upcoming flagship SUV may even arrive as an EV. more…

Automakers are scrambling to push their EVs out the door before the $7,500 Federal tax incentive for EVs disappears — and BMW is no different, offering aggressive cash back, owner loyalty, and special financing rates on its just-released 2026 model year EVs. more…

Plus, China cracks down on the EV price war and Volta's charging stations are getting dismantled in the U.S.

After losing to Tesla in the first round, BMW says it’s ready for another chance. BMW is taking aim at Tesla as it looks to win back drivers with longer-range, ultra-fast charging EVs, starting with the new iX3. more…

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The break-even point with an ICE vehicle is as little as one year.

BMW Group has officially commenced series production of its sixth-generation (Gen6) electric engines at Plant Steyr, Austria, marking a major milestone in the brand’s transition to the Neue Klasse..

The race to zero emissions is heating up, and automakers are starting to pick sides—especially when it comes to hydrogen…

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BYD scored the most new electric vehicle (EV) registrations in Hong Kong in the first half of 2025, beating Tesla and BMW, as mainland Chinese carmakers increased their focus on the city to serve as a launch pad for their global ambitions. The Shenzhen-based carmaker accounted for 27 per cent, or 4,902, of the 18,356 private EVs that were registered in the first half, data from the city’s Transport Department showed this week. BYD’s bestseller with 3,676 units was the Sealion 07, a pure...

After 40 years and six generations, 2025 marks the beginning of a new generation of the BMW M5: the G90 chassis. Featuring a ground-up redesign and a new plug-in hybrid powertrain, the specs are impressive. It's not just its horsepower and torque numbers but its curb weight of 5,390 pounds, too. That's no small figure, but the German brand's never held back in this department, and it has never greatly impeded the badge. Well, until now. There's a lot to like about the newest M5, especially in its corner-carving competence and how it acts around town solely propelled by electrons. But in other areas, this $123,275 super sedan lacks some nece … Read the full story at The Verge.

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Haters said the German group was doomed for investing in EVs. The sales numbers say otherwise.

German precision and AI come together to make life easier for future BMW EV owners.

Elon Musk isn’t happy about Trump passing the Big Beautiful Bill and killing off the $7,500 EV tax credit – but there’s a lot more bad news for Tesla baked into the BBB. We’ve got all that and more on today’s budget-busting episode of Quick Charge! more…

BMW Motorrad’s futuristic electric scooter just got its first real refresh since beginning production in 2021. The BMW CE 04, already one of the most capable and stylish electric maxi-scooters on the market, now gets a set of upgraded trim options, new aesthetic touches, and a more robust list of features that aim to make this urban commuter even more appealing to riders looking for serious electric performance on two wheels. more…

The manufacturer blames software for the issue, which erroneously triggers a fail-safe shutdown of the high-voltage system.

EVs might have their bugs, but you know what's nice about bugs? You can just download a patch at home.

The recall is the result of a software issue affecting over 70,000 vehicles and four different models, including the i4 hatchback and iX SUV.

BMW Motorrad has dropped a teaser for the updated CE 04 electric scooter, confirming its global debut on 3 July. This futuristic two-wheeler, already on sale in India, is known for its radical design..

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BMW is rumored to be working on a range extender version of its upcoming fully electric X5.

The BMW Neue Klasse line of models rides on a new electric architecture, featuring new motors and batteries that improve charging speed.

BMW’s New Class is a milestone for Munich’s future. A first drive in the BMW iX3 50 xDrive prototype reveals whether BMW’s optimism is justified. When a new car is launched, a manufacturer’s marketing machine runs full throttle after millions of euros and countless development hours. BMW’s New Class has been heralded so loudly that it’s […]

The fully electric M3 will ride on the upcoming Neue Klasse platform and have an electric motor for each wheel.

The perception of EVs as a niche is fading, according to a new study, and Americans are getting more realistic about range.

A test of a prototype BMW iX3 reveals that the Neue Klasse EV platform may just live up to the hype—and it's a BMW through and through.

There's a fight for control going on inside the cockpits of many modern cars. Enable all the active safety systems in a Tesla, and it'll do most of the steering for you. But if it makes an errant turn or meanders a little too far this way or that in the lane (and trust me, it will), you're left wrestling the wheel out of Autopilot's virtual hands. Assistance systems from other manufacturers do better at ceding control whenever you feel like taking over, but BMW is about to take that to a new level with the first car built on its upcoming Neue Klasse platform. It includes an advanced driver assist system that the company says is a proper symbiosis, where the car's sensors and systems don't fight with or yell at you but instead work with you to make driving safer and less stressful. I sampled this suite in a prototype of BMW's iX3, the

The $1.6 billion facility is now in limbo.

The battery-powered iX5 is coming next year, followed by the iX7 in 2027. A coupe-like electric SUV is expected too—all made in the U.S.

The current range-topping i4 M50 will also become the M60 and add 56 horsepower, bringing it up to a total of 592 ponies.

The two cars are pretty evenly matched in a straight line. Corners are another story.

New silicon carbide components also boost the EV’s driving range.

BMW Korea continues to cement its leadership in electric vehicles (EVs), maintaining a top spot in sales for premium imported EVs here for the first four months combined, the carmaker said Tuesday. The local subsidiary of the German automaker sold a total of 1,880 EVs during the same period, the highest among luxury EV makers, extending its winning streak of last year when it reported robust EV sales of 6,353. This proves BMW’s unwavering determination for electrification in the period of a major auto paradigm shift. The carmaker preserved its core driving identity for its EVs while at the same time introducing new technologies to differentiate its premium electric identity. Commemorating its 30th anniversary last month, it started the nation’s first EV test drive membership program — BMW BEV Membership. Under the initiative, the carmaker will use 230 BMW EVs designed to let customers experience the brand’s slogan of “Driving Pleasure.” Starting in May, customers who purchase a new BMW

BMW India has rolled out a first-of-its-kind nationwide offer for its flagship electric luxury sedan, the BMW i7. In a bold move, the brand is offering uniform pricing across all states, with..

The first BMW EVs powered by all-solid-state batteries are now on the road for testing. BMW used an i7 to test the “holy grail” of EV battery tech, promising longer driving range at a lower cost. more…

"Black and white" thinking can't solve our climate problems, its CEO says. Changes must be consumer-driven. Is he right?

The first is the iX3 SUV, which will be shown this year, followed by the i3 sedan coming in 2026 with sedan and wagon bodies.

BMW Group is accelerating its electrification journey, reaffirming its target for EVs to make up over 50% of annual sales by 2030. To achieve this, the brand plans to launch an electric model in..

From different battery tech pitted against each other to a drop in Tesla’s China deliveries, here are seven EV stories you may have missed.

The 2026 BMW iX is now more accessible than ever. | Image: BMW BMW has been on a roll lately, selling more EVs in North America than most of its competitors, including fellow luxury brands like Mercedes and Audi. But while most of the automaker's lineup is soaring, its flagship iX SUV has been struggling to find an audience. BMW only sold 15,383 iX vehicles in 2024, down 11 percent year over year. Sales numbers ticked up slightly in the first quarter, but after being on the market since 2022, the iX is in need of an upgrade. With those struggles in mind, BMW announced the refreshed 2026 iX earlier this year, which takes a lot of the best parts of the electric SUV and dials them up a notch. The battery is slightly larger, the range is longer, the tech is flashier, the interior is more luxurious, and the kidney grille is even more in your face than ever before. This

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BMW is gearing up to launch the i2, a compact all-electric sedan expected to debut in 2030. Unlike the current 2 Series Coupe, the upcoming i2 will be a practical four-door EV—prioritizing space..

BMW told dealers it plans to freeze EV production in the US in May as it deals with the uncertainty surrounding the new auto tariffs. Despite the pause, BMW said it won’t raise prices on most imported vehicles. At least, for now. more…

The Bavarian automaker will keep prices mostly the same through June, when they will likely increase due to import tariffs.

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New, more energy-dense cells from CATL are the secret sauce.

The BMW i5 also gets a slight range boost.

After a few “technical advances,” BMW is upgrading its EVs with more driving range, features, and options. All BMW i5 models now have more range, while the 2026 iX has an EPA-estimated driving range of up to 364 miles. more…

If you doubted EVs were the future for BMW, think again

The i4 electric fastback saw a sizable increase, but some models sold less than last year.

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One camouflaged electric M3 prototype was recently seen tackling the 12.8-mile Green Hell, where it looked right at home.

When it launched, this oddball BMW cost north of $55k. At a fraction of that price - and with a fraction of the range of current EVs - is it a steal?

We already know that BMW closed off 2024 with a banner year for its electrified “i” models – but it took a while for the larger picture to become clear. Not only is BMW succeeding with EVs, the Bavarians are outselling their two closest competitors combined. (!) more…

The N9 starts from 389,800 (US$60,860), equipped with BYD’s autonomous driving systems and can support on-vehicle drone systems.

BMW Group India has been appointed the Luxury Mobility partner for the VIP Terminal at Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru. VIPs, dignitaries, and business leaders will now be..

The second model in BMW's Neue Klasse electric-vehicle line is now undergoing cold-weather testing ahead of a 2026 debut. BMW started pre-production of the first Neue Klasse model, a compact crossover, in November, and on Friday confirmed that it will debut at the 2025 Munich auto show in September. BMW also confirmed the iX3 name for this model...

BMW is preparing for an aggressive product expansion, with 40 new or updated models set to launch by 2028. CEO Oliver Zipse confirmed the plan during the brand's annual results conference, marking..

BMW saw “a significant increase” in global electric vehicle deliveries last year.

The Neue Klasse EVs are coming in hot—and cold. Photos of extreme-weather testing come with new details on what's next for BMW.

The first of BMW's next-generation electric vehicles will be unveiled in September at the 2025 Munich auto show, and will wear iX3 badging, the automaker confirmed Friday. BMW brought out a camouflaged prototype of this model, the first in a family of EVs dubbed Neue Klasse (German for "new class") at its annual financial results conference. CEO...

BMW is gearing up to launch its first Neue Klasse model later this year, promising 30% faster charging and at least 30% more range. Starting with the new iX3, BMW says an “unprecedented ramp-up” is coming as it prepares to unleash over 40 new and updated models by 2027. more…

BMW's first Neue Klasse EV will be a compact crossover in the X3 family, badged as the iX3 Production starts in late 2025 at plant in Hungary The iX3 will be followed in 2026 by an i3 electric sedan forming part of the next-generation 3-Series family BMW used its annual general meeting held in Munich on Friday to confirm the first member of its...

The next-generation BMW 3-Series lineup will feature an electric option The electric 3-Series will use the Neue Klasse platform and likely be badged an i3 The electric 3-Series will follow a Neue Klasse-based electric X3 arriving in 2025 BMW has been hyping its Neue Klasse family of electric vehicles for a while, but the first will finally be...

Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, or PHEVs, have gotten a lot more popular over the past few years, and these days, there are plenty of mid-size plug-in hybrid SUVs, especially for those looking for luxury. It makes sense. PHEVs allow drivers to drive around town on only electric power, while still keeping a traditional gas powertrain […]

The EV with the highest owner satisfaction score in the latest JD Power survey is none other than the BMW iX.

We spend a week with BMW's regular all-wheel drive electric sedan.

Zeekr will unveil the 9X Grand hybrid SUV next month and price it at the 1 million yuan (US$137,840) level.

BMW is developing its Gen6 batteries at a factory in Landshut. | Image: BMW While other automakers rethink their plans as the global appetite for EVs slows down, BMW is vowing to stay the course. The German automaker says it still plans to offer an EV in every vehicle segment across all of its brands, including Mini and Rolls-Royce. And most importantly, BMW is investing billions of dollars in new battery technology, including a new controller it calls the “Energy Master.”   As the political winds shift, BMW hopes doubling down on EV technology can allow it to take the lead from Tesla, fend off the coming tidal wave of Chinese EVs, and grow its market share.  Last March, BMW announced its Neue Klasse, the new all-electric architecture that will underpin its future EVs. As the

The 2025 US Electric Vehicle Experience (EVX) Ownership Study from J.D. Power tells us that more people are more satisfied with their EV experience than last year – and the EV owners who are the most satisfied with their rides can be found behind the wheel of the BMW iX. more…

BMW is preparing for a “technological quantum leap ” with its next-gen EV batteries. The German automaker claims its new tech will deliver 30% more driving range, 30% faster charging, and perhaps, most importantly, at a cheaper price. more…

The vehicle manufacturer says "multiple uncertainties" in the industry led to its decision.

The vehicle manufacturer says "multiple uncertainties" in the industry led to its decision.

Hydrogen Fuel Cell Trucks Join BMW Group’s Logistics Fleet BMW Group has taken a bold step in shaping the future…

BMW on Thursday released further details about the tech going into its next-generation Neue Klasse electric vehicles, including new nuggets on motors and energy management. The automaker will employ what it calls the Energy Master, a central control unit mounted on the battery pack that manages both low- and high-voltage electricity flow...

At a technical presentation in Germany, BMW explains how batteries, motors and innovative components are transforming its future.

BMW is pushing the boundaries of EV technology with its Gen6 battery packs, set to debut with the Neue Klasse platform. The latest innovation promises up to 900 km (560 miles) of range, bringing..

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Thanks to the 800V battery system with cylindrical cells, charging times are expected to be 30% shorter than today.

BMW's new central computer aims to take our current understanding of EV driving inputs, drivetrain efficiency, and immense power to the next level.