Electric mobility is an important part of sustainable development, and the BMW Group is continuing to promote the transformation of electrification and continuously enriching the array of electrified products in various market segments. As BMW's first all-electric luxury flagship sedan, the BMW i7 fully confirms the BMW Group's determination to fully promote the electrification strategy. At present, the BMW i7 pure electric sedan is undergoing rigorous testing in multiple extreme road and weather conditions around the world, and the vehicle has entered the final stage of research and development before mass production.
Following the successful completion of extremely cold and rigorous testing, bmw i7 is conducting high temperature endurance tests in hot regions around the world to detect and ensure the proper functioning of all components of the electric drive system. Vehicles are not only subjected to the scorching heat of the heat, but also face the challenges of different terrain and road conditions such as sand and gravel, desert and mountainous areas. The BMW i7's electric motor, all-electric all-wheel drive system and high-voltage power battery have demonstrated extreme performance and excellent stability in the face of the challenges of harsh high temperatures, complex road conditions and huge altitude differences, which also fully confirms the reliability of bmw eDrive electric drive systems, ensuring that the vehicle remains consistently pure driving pleasure after mass production.
The BMW i7's high-temperature tests span tens of thousands of kilometres, covering long-distance and high-speed driving, as well as congested traffic conditions in extremely hot weather. In addition, the engineers selected more extreme road conditions for challenging testing projects, including maintaining uphill driving on sections with large differences in altitude and using trailer mode in mountain driving. Faced with stringent test standards that far exceed those of customers' daily use scenarios, the BMW i7's electric motor, all-electric all-wheel drive system and high-voltage power battery performed with ease and took BMW's signature dynamic driving performance to the next level. In addition, rigorous high-temperature testing further optimizes the operational capability of air conditioners and other in-vehicle electronics, as well as the high temperature resistance of the materials inside the car, to ensure that BMW's first all-electric luxury flagship sedan can provide perfect pure driving pleasure in any situation.
In December 2021, the BMW Group completed the delivery of the world's 1 millionth new energy vehicle. In China, BMW Group's new energy vehicles also continue to grow. In 2021, sales of new energy models exceeded 48,000 units, an increase of 69.6% year-on-year. While accelerating the pace of electric power, BMW has further improved its service network for electric vehicle models, and more than 500 dealers across the country have completed BMW i business certification. Through cooperation with Chinese enterprises, by the end of 2021, BMW's network of public charging piles will reach 360,000, and BMW's exclusive parking and charging integration service has also covered 9 airports in 5 major cities across the country and more than 10 popular business districts across the country.
In 2022, the BMW Group will launch a new round of electric offensive to present 7 new energy products in the Chinese market: including 5 pure electric models, innovative BMW iX, innovative BMW i4, BMW iX3, pure electric BMW 3 series, 1 pure electric flagship, and 2 plug-in hybrid models. By 2025, the BMW Group's electrification strategy will usher in a "new generation" of product arrays. By the end of the same year, the company expects to complete the delivery of the world's 2 millionth pure electric vehicle. The BMW Group is expected to account for at least 50% of its global sales by 2030 and plans to deliver around 10 million pure electric vehicles worldwide. In the future, the BMW Group will continue to lead the innovation and development of the industry and promote the landing of luxury electric mobility.
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