Zipse assured participants that the new concept car is remarkably close to standard production, making it a reliable indicator of what we can expect in 2025. BMW plans to commence production of the first models on the NE architecture in 2025 at the newly established Debrecen plant in Hungary. Subsequently, Munich and Shanghai will follow suit a year later. Additionally, the luxury brand has already confirmed its intentions to assemble NE-based vehicles in San Luis Potosi and Spartanburg in the latter half of the decade.

BMW is taking the lead with its new lineup of electric vehicles, which will include a sedan and a crossover in the 3 Series segment. These vehicles, akin to a globally available i3 (currently exclusive to China) and the next-generation iX3, will be powered by cylindrical batteries that promise impressive improvements. Specifically, they will deliver a 20% increase in energy density while reducing weight by 20%.

BMW’s sixth-generation battery technology is set to revolutionize the EV market with its numerous advantages. Notably, it will offer 30% faster charging speeds, 50% lower production costs, and an impressive 60% reduction in CO2 emissions during the manufacturing process.

To cater to different vehicle types, BMW is developing two battery sizes. SUVs will be equipped with 120-mm tall cells, while smaller vehicles will feature 95-mm cells. Both battery types will substantially increase the range compared to the current generation of EVs, with an expected improvement of up to 30%. However, the company has clarified that it is not planning to pursue a range of more than 1,000 kilometers (621 miles), as it would be excessive.

In terms of charging, the efficiency of these new batteries is remarkable. Spending just a minute at a charging station will provide an additional range of 30 miles (48 kilometers). Moreover, a mere 12 minutes of charging will be sufficient to replenish the battery from 0% to 95%. Even after a decade of use, the batteries are projected to retain 80% of their original performance, showcasing their durability and long-term viability.

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Rumor is that there will be two BMW 7 Series M Performance models, both electrified. The first one will be the BMW M750e which will be a plug-in hybrid using a 3.0 liter straight-six petrol engine combined with an electric motor for a total output of over 500 HP. Think of it as a replacement for the current BMW 750i if you will, with that beautiful 4.4-liter twin-turbo 530 HP V8 under the hood.

Next, we could also get an i7 M60 model, or maybe simply named (Mi7) which would be the replacement of the current M760Li.  Our sources tell us this will be a fully electric model, hence the i7 name. It will feature at least two electric motors and will have at least 650 HP to rely on, making it a proper replacement for that amazing 6.6 liter V12 engine we all love today. The battery pack could be over 100 kWh that should allow it to cover up to 400 miles (640 km) on a single charge.

The i7 name will also be used on two other 7 Series models that will come out, namely the i740 and the i750, with power outputs between 350 and 450 HP. Only the i740 will be rear-wheel drive which makes us believe the i750 will have two electric motors.

All electrified cars will be using the latest battery technology available from BMW and the BEV models will have batteries that can hold up to 120 kWh. Fast charging will be available for electric models but not there’s no word whether that will be possible for plug-in hybrids as well.

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