Today, the BMW Group announced at the “BMW Group #NEXTGen Future Summit” that it will accelerate the expansion plan of electric products: BMW will realize the layout of 25 new energy models by 2023, two years ahead of the original plan; these 25 new energy More than half of the models will be pure electric vehicles. This acceleration plan shows that BMW is accelerating along the “Mobility Highway 2025 of the Future”. BMW will be able to respond quickly to market demands thanks to its flexible platform, which enables parallel production of pure electric, plug-in hybrid and combustion engine drivetrains.
Mr. Kruger, Chairman of BMW Group
Mr. Kruger, Chairman of BMW Group, said: “We are entering the fast lane of sustainable transportation to ensure the future development of the enterprise. In the past two years, we have made many major product decisions, and now these new products have been gradually rolled out. To the market. By 2023, we will offer 25 electric models to the market, which is two years ahead of our previously announced completion time. We predict that from now until 2025, sales of electric vehicles will maintain a high growth rate, with an average annual growth rate of About 30%.”
At the “BMW Group #NEXTGen Future Summit”, the BMW Group showcased next-generation mobility technologies and concepts, as well as the company’s development plans for this purpose. The BMW Vision M NEXT concept car, an eye-catching electric sports car, demonstrates the BMW brand’s understanding of future driving pleasure. The BMW Vision M NEXT concept car adheres to the concept of “driver-centric” and uses intelligent technology to make every driver feel more comfortable. The winner is promoted to “Ultimate Driver”. The BMW Motorrad Vision DC Roadster concept car also offers a glimpse into the future of the BMW Motorrad brand through its electric drive form – this attractive motorcycle not only has the iconic appearance of BMW Motorrad, but also brings a refreshing new look. fun to drive.
BMW Vision M NEXT concept car
Kruger, chairman of the BMW Group, said: “BMW has a clear future vision, which is to create a sustainable way of mobility with sustainable production methods. We have set a goal. From 2020, all BMW Group factories around the world will use All electricity will come from renewable energy. In addition, we insist on fulfilling corporate social responsibility in an all-round way, are committed to zero-emission driving, and resolutely fulfill our responsibilities to employees, shareholders and investors.”
The BMW Group is a pioneer in electromobility
As a pioneer in the field of electric mobility, the BMW Group has become a leading supplier of new energy vehicles. The company’s goal is to have cumulative sales of more than 500,000 vehicles by the end of 2019. BMW will also increase the number of pure electric mass-produced models to five within two years: In addition to the BMW i3, which has sold more than 150,000 units so far, the pure electric MINI will also start production at the Oxford plant in England this year; , the pure electric BMW iX3 will be put into production at the Shenyang plant in China; in 2021, the BMW iNEXT and BMW i4 will be put into production at the German Dingolfing plant and the Munich plant respectively.
Currently in the global market, BMW Group has the most abundant new energy product line. The new plug-in hybrid models of the BMW 3 Series, BMW 7 Series, BMW X5 and BMW X3 unveiled at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show all achieve a higher electric range. Next, the plug-in hybrid models of the BMW 5 Series and BMW 2 Series Sports Tourer equipped with new-generation technologies will also be launched globally later this summer. After the BMW X1 and BMW 3 Series Travel Edition have completed a new generation of upgrades, the plug-in hybrid models of these two cars are also planned to be launched next year.
In China, BMW’s new energy models sold more than 23,000 units last year, ranking first in the high-end new energy vehicle market; among them, the X1 plug-in hybrid model and the 5-series plug-in hybrid model are both among the top ten The best-selling plug-in hybrid model. In March this year, the BMW X1 plug-in hybrid mileage upgrade version was officially launched. This model adopts a brand-new power battery technology, which increases the pure electric cruising range to 110 kilometers and reduces the fuel consumption per 100 kilometers to 1.3 liters, providing BMW fans with value-for-money electric driving fun. In terms of pure electric models, the pure electric BMW i3 has also launched a fast-charging model, which not only has a comprehensive upgrade in configuration, but also increases the cruising range to 340 kilometers. Customers can use DC fast charging to fully charge 80% of the battery in as little as 40 minutes.
In addition, BMW also provides convenient charging services for new energy customers. By the end of 2019, the Instant ChargeTM public charging service network will expand to 100,000 charging piles. Customers who purchase BMW new energy vehicles can also enjoy free private wall boxes and free basic install service.
BMW eDrive Zones to be standard on plug-in hybrid models from 2020
The BMW Group has been committed to promoting zero-emission mobility. However, only one solution cannot meet the transportation needs of all customers around the world in the future. For example, people living in the suburbs need different transportation technology solutions than those in the city.
BMW Motorrad Vision DC Roadster concept car
The BMW eDrive Zones function, which proves the effective role of plug-in hybrid vehicles in achieving zero-emission urban mobility, will be standard in BMW plug-in hybrid models from 2020: In the urban “green area” of zero-emission driving, the vehicle will automatically identify the area where the vehicle is located through the “geo-fence” technology, so that it can switch to the pure electric driving mode. In this way, BMW is able to give plug-in hybrid vehicles the same “green zone” access as pure electric vehicles.
This novel operating strategy significantly enhances the emission reduction potential of plug-in hybrid vehicles. Increased use of pure electric driving not only improves energy efficiency, but also helps reduce transport costs for customers, especially in cities. Following the launch of this concept, the BMW Group has already carried out the first real-world test of the BMW eDrive Zones functionality in cooperation with the City of Rotterdam and the local Erasmus University in the pilot project “Electric Urban Driving”.
BMW Group’s first “BMW Group #NEXTGen Future Summit” communication platform
With the brand-new “BMW Group #NEXTGen Future Summit”, the BMW Group fully demonstrates its technologies, services and products for future mobility. The BMW Group invited journalists, analysts and other stakeholders from around the world to experience six world premieres and two fascinating concept models at the event at BMW Welt in Munich. The “BMW Group #NEXTGen Future Summit” will close on June 26.
BMW Motorrad Vision DC Roadster concept car and BMW Vision M NEXT concept car
The BMW Group hopes to regularly carry out the “BMW Group #NEXTGen Future Summit” activities “exclusive to the BMW Group” in addition to international auto shows, technology and future exhibitions, focusing on topics related to personal mobility. In addition to the world premiere of new models, the “BMW Group #NEXTGen Future Summit” will also focus on all the company’s “D+ACES” topics, that is, design, autonomous driving, intelligent interconnection, electrification and services (Design, Autonomous Driving, Connectivity, Electrification, Services) the latest developments.
BMW VISION NEXT 100 Concept, BMW Vision M NEXT Concept and BMW VISION iNEXT Concept
