BMW Unveils 'Neue Klasse' EVs: 500-Mile Range, 20% Efficiency Boost, and Rapid Charging Innovation

February 21, 2025
BMW Unveils 'Neue Klasse' EVs: 500-Mile Range, 20% Efficiency Boost, and Rapid Charging Innovation
  • These new motors are designed to achieve 40% less energy loss and a 20% reduction in manufacturing costs, enhancing overall efficiency.

  • BMW is committed to sustainability, focusing on recycling high-voltage batteries and partnering with SK to create a closed-loop system for material recovery.

  • The Neue Klasse series will offer various configurations, with options for one to four electric motors depending on the model, enhancing driving performance.

  • BMW's Plant Landshut will play a crucial role in producing the BMW Energy Master, with series production beginning in August 2025, creating numerous jobs and advancing electric mobility.

  • The Gen6 electric drive system will utilize both electrically excited synchronous motors (EESM) and asynchronous motors (ASM) to optimize performance and cost across the Neue Klasse lineup.

  • Production of the Gen6 high-voltage batteries will occur at five new facilities worldwide, following a 'local for local' strategy to enhance supply chain resilience.

  • The estimated range for the Neue Klasse models is up to 500 miles on a single charge, which addresses range anxiety and enhances competitiveness.

  • New cylindrical battery technology will allow for rapid charging, providing up to 186 miles of range with just a 10-minute charge.

  • BMW is set to launch its new 'Neue Klasse' electric vehicles, which promise a 20% increase in efficiency compared to existing models.

  • As the electric vehicle market is expected to grow rapidly, BMW's emphasis on efficiency positions it well among environmentally conscious consumers.

  • All Neue Klasse EVs will feature an advanced 800V battery system, starting with the next-generation iX3 SUV, expected to debut later this year.

  • The initial production of these vehicles will take place in Hungary, with plans for additional manufacturing in Germany and Mexico.

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