BMW Group Diesel Competence Centre Steyr BMW's R&D location, responsible for Diesel engine development, Noise measurement of electric drive train, development of electric drive (e-drive). - Number of employees: 700 (as of July 2025) - Established in 1979 BMW to start production of next-generation e-drives at Steyr plant BMW Steyr plant prepares electric drives for NEUE KLASSE and future M Models On June 20, BMW Group announced that the next gen...

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BMW gears up for Neue Klasse EVs with global battery production network On July 9, BMW announced that it will ramp up the production of the high-voltage batteries for its Neue Klasse vehicles. Before mass production, BMW tests and develops the batteries at its pilot plants in Parsdorf, Hallbergmoos, and at the Research and Innovation Centre (FIZ) in Munich. BMW is setting up five battery assembly plants on three continents for its sixth-generatio...

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BMW Steyr plant prepares electric drives for NEUE KLASSE and future M Models On July 3, BMW Austria announced that its Steyr plant will begin making electric drives for the NEUE KLASSE models starting August 2025. The site now focuses mainly on e-mobility. The development center is now working on new electric technologies, including a high-performance electric drive for BMW M models from 2027, inverter systems, and thermal management for all BMW ...

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neration models will be the first to be equipped with an AI system developed in-house, and Chinese domestic production is planned for 2026. At the Auto Shanghai 2025, BMW unveiled its next-generation concept car, the BMW VDX (Vision Driving Experience), for its world premiere, as well as the Vision Neue Klasse X for the first time in China, showcasing its intelligent features and product lineup.   Now in its 20th year since starting production a...

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BMW Group relies on local partners at high-voltage battery assembly plant in Bavaria On June 26, BMW announced a major milestone in the construction of its new high-voltage battery assembly plant in Irlbach-Strasskirchen, Bavaria. Just over a year after construction began, the production facilities are being installed, marking significant progress in the development of batteries for the upcoming Neue Klasse EVs. The plant will supply sixth-genera...

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BMW to unveil concepts and performance models at Goodwood Festival of Speed 2025, UK On June 25, BMW UK announced that it will showcase several models at the Goodwood Estate, including the UK debuts of the BMW Vision Driving Experience, BMW Vision Neue Klasse X, BMW Concept Speedtop, and the new BMW M2 CS. The BMW Vision Driving Experience will be on display in the Future Lab. Though not for production, this concept is a test vehicle designed to ...

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ew years, capacity expansion is expected to accelerate, with the company forming cooperative development with Guangdong manufacturers.   In September 2022, the company's subsidiary EVE Power was approached by BMW of Germany to provide large cylindrical lithium-ion battery cells for the BMW Group's Neue Klasse platform models. In May 2023, the EVE Energy’s Hungarian plant project began to supply the BMW platform models mentioned above.   In Ma...

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BMW previews next-gen iX3 prototype ahead of IAA Mobility 2025 debut On June 11, BMW announced that it is finishing development of the next-generation iX3, the first Neue Klasse production model. Prototypes are now being tested in Miramas, France, ahead of the official debut at IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich in September 2025. Production will begin later in the year at the BMW Debrecen plant in Hungary. The vehicle features a new driver-focused syst...

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nounces second expansion to EV battery operations in South Carolina BMW transforms production with advanced 3D printing technologies across plants BMW opens first North American press shop at Spartanburg plant BMW Spartanburg plant expands humanoid robot testing, training BMW expands production for Neue Klasse batteries with new global facilities BMW Spartanburg plant tests successful with Figure 02 humanoid robot BMW and Redwood Materials partne...

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part of BMW’s USD 1.7 billion U.S. electrification investment, including USD 1 billion to upgrade the Spartanburg plant and USD 700 million for the battery assembly facility located in nearby Woodruff. Both models will continue using BMW’s cluster architecture (CLAR) but integrate tech from the Neue Klasse electric platform, including an 800-volt architecture and next-gen battery cells. BMW plans to produce at least six fully electric models ...

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ial development. (From a CATL official WeChat account press release dated December 14, 2022) Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Ltd. (CATL) and BMW Group announced a multi-year agreement on the supply of cylindrical battery cells to power the German carmaker's new series of electric models of its NEUE KLASSE starting from 2025. According to the agreement, CATL will deliver to BMW Group the new cylindrical battery cells, which come with a standa...

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process mapping, disruption tracking, and value stream management to enhance efficiency. Real-time data, sensors, and AI optimize supply chains and material flows, improving coordination with suppliers and reducing resource use. Landshut produces the BMW Energy Master, the central control unit for Neue Klasse battery systems, using AI-based monitoring and full end-of-line testing in a cleanroom. It will supply all BMW battery assembly plants wor...

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da Plant in Japan Valeo Siemens eAutomotive achieves EUR 4 billion order intake in FY 2021-22 Stellantis selects Valeo’s third-gen LiDAR for level 3 automation Valeo once again ranked as the world’s leading French patent applicant Valeo to provide advanced driving assistance systems for BMW's "Neue Klasse” Valeo holds 100% of Valeo Siemens eAutomotive Valeo signs framework agreement with CNRS to accelerate research and innovation in future...

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BMW to launch over 40 new and refreshed models based on Neue Klasse by 2027 On May 7, BMW announced that it is planning to launch over 40 new or refreshed models by 2027, including electric, plug-in hybrid, and combustion engine vehicles - all featuring Neue Klasse technology and new design language. BMW will start series production of the Neue Klasse-based vehicles at its new Debrecen plant in Hungary later this year, beginning with the BMW iX3 ...

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ty and lightweighting EKPO to develop and supply fuel cell stacks for a European OEM EKPO, Germany secures contract for bipolar plates from global car manufacturer Auto Shanghai 2023: ElringKlinger to showcase various innovations for mobility ElringKlinger to supply cell contact systems for BMW’s Neue Klasse ElringKlinger wins order for metal battery housings from global Tier 1 supplier ElringKlinger expands Neuffen plant in Germany to increase...

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BMW Manufacturing Hungary Kft., Debrecen Gyar plant BMW: EV iX3 (Neue Klasse PF) (2025-planning), EV iX4 (2026-planning); Battery cells (Gen6), Battery modules (Gen6) (2025-planning); BMW's Hungary assembly & battery plant, iFactory, production start is postponed from 2023 to 2025 - The strategic vision of the global production network is the BMW iFACTORY focuses on three key topic areas: LEAN, which stands for efficiency, precision and extreme f...

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Auto Shanghai 2025: BMW showcases future tech and China-focused innovations On April 23, BMW showcased the concept models Vision Neue Klasse and Vision Neue Klasse X at the Auto Shanghai 2025. The company is displaying 42 vehicles at its largest booth worldwide. Highlights include the BMW Panoramic iDrive and the high-speed Heart of Joy central computer. A China-specific version of the iDrive system, co-developed with local tech partners, featuri...

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Auto Shanghai 2025: BMW unveils high-performance test vehicle Vision Driving Experience On April 21, BMW unveiled the BMW Vision Driving Experience, a high-performance test vehicle based on the Neue Klasse platform, ahead of the Auto Shanghai 2025. At the center is the “Heart of Joy”, a powerful control computer that works with BMW's Dynamic Performance Control system to manage all driving functions. Located visibly in the center console, it'...

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BMW to introduce HypersonX soundscape in Neue Klasse EV models On April 15, BMW announced the introduction of a new driving and user experience, the HypersonX soundscape, as part of the BMW Panoramic iDrive concept in its upcoming all-electric Neue Klasse models, which are set to be launched in 2025.  Developed by the BMW Group Sound Design Studio, the HypersonX soundscape includes 43 unique sound signals and special driving sounds for both Pers...

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announced that it is transitioning all of its production plant- from oldest plant in Munich to future plant in Hungary. The Munich plant is transforming to 100% electric during ongoing production. It will also lay the foundation stone for our plant in Debrecen, Hungary where the pre-series for the NEUE KLASSE is set to roll off the production line in 26 months. In Shenyang, it will be opening a new plant at the Tiexi site this year. Its plant in...

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