The BMW Group will deliver around 2 million pure electric vehicles worldwide by 2025, and electric models will account for at least 50% of the BMW Group's total deliveries by 2030, while the MINI and Rolls-Royce brands will also be fully electrified around 2030. Recently, Mr. Gao Le, President and CEO of BMW Group Greater China, said: "In 2025, the BMW Group will launch a pure electric platform with a new architecture called "New Generation". ”
According to the latest planning of BMW Brilliance's Dadong plant, it plans to start production of five series long-wheelbase new energy vehicles (i5) and new mid-to-high-end new energy SUVs (next-generation iX) from 2025 onwards. Combined with the launch time of the "new generation" pure electric platform, it is expected that the next generation of BMW i5, iX and other models will be built on the new platform, in addition to the MINI and Rolls-Royce brand models that will be electrified around 2030 will also use the new platform in the future.
BMW i5 rendering
Bmw's "new generation" new architecture pure electric platform is the biggest feature is that it can be compatible with internal combustion engine, hybrid and hydrogen fuel cell powertrain at the same time, and the applicability is more extensive, and the existing UKL and CLAR platforms will be replaced in the future. The new platform will support front-drive, rear-drive, and all-wheel drive layouts, feature advanced battery and charging technology for sedan and SUV models, and a shorter front-to-rear overhang design to enhance interior space.