BMW Manufactures Half a Million Electrified Vehicles at Dingolfing Facility
BMW is accelerating its transition towards electric vehicles, with plans to significantly increase the production of electric and plug-in hybrid cars by the end of this year.
By the close of 2022, BMW expects electric vehicles to account for approximately 40% of its total car production. This shift is part of BMW's commitment to reducing carbon emissions and meeting the growing demand for sustainable transportation solutions.
One of the key locations driving this electrification push is the Dingolfing plant in Germany. Established five decades ago, the plant, which spans over 300 hectares, is BMW's largest car factory in Europe and employs more than 18,500 people. In terms of volume, Dingolfing is one of the most productive plants in BMW's global network.
Currently, the Dingolfing plant produces around 1,350 cars per day, with five plug-in hybrid models and four fully electric ones rolling off the assembly line. This year, the plant reached a significant milestone, producing its 500,000th electric vehicle.
Looking ahead, BMW has announced plans to move the production of the 3 Series from Munich to Dingolfing. The G50 model of the 3 Series, expected next year, is widely anticipated to receive a plug-in hybrid variant (PHEV), with production set to begin in Germany in 2023.
In addition to the 3 Series, BMW plans to launch the iX5 and iX7, both of which could arrive before the iX is retired. However, it is unlikely that the iX will see a successor, with production expected to continue until mid-2028.
The Dingolfing plant also plays a crucial role in the production of electric motors and batteries for BMW's plug-in hybrids and electric vehicles (EVs). Beyond cars, the site also produces bodies for Rolls-Royce models.
Despite these changes, the 8 Series lineup is reportedly set to be discontinued, with production believed to end in 2026. The 8 Series Coupe, Convertible, and Gran Coupe are not offered with plug-in hybrid or fully electric drivetrains at the Dingolfing plant.
In 2024, Dingolfing assembled 297,761 vehicles, a 2% increase over the previous year. This growth is a testament to the plant's adaptability and commitment to meeting the evolving demands of the automotive industry.
BMW Group has already sold its three millionth electric vehicle, marking a significant achievement in its journey towards a more sustainable future. With the expansion of electric vehicle production at the Dingolfing plant and the introduction of new models like the iX5 and iX7, BMW is poised to continue leading the charge towards a greener automotive industry.
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