From 2025BMW will release a a new generation of 100% electric carsand to improve their autonomy, the German firm will offer them for the first time new cylindrical batteriesspecially designed and optimized for this new platform:
“The sixth generation of our newly developed lithium-ion cells will bring a significant technological advance that will increase the energy density by more than 20%, improve the charging speed by up to 30% and increase the range by up to 30%”Frank Weber, head of development at BMW, explains: “We are also reducing CO emissions2 from cellular products 60%. These are important steps for sustainable development and customer benefits. »
BMW batteries: reduced production cost
The BMW Group has already signed multi-billion euro contracts with CATL and EVE Energy to produce these new battery cells that will produced in China and Europeand the construction of two other gigafactories is also planned in North America. These batteries also allow for lower production costs: the Bavarian manufacturer has set itself the goal of reducing production costs for 100% electric models to bring them up to the level of its diesel locomotives.
These new cylindrical battery cells have a diameter 46 mmand exist in two different heights. Compared to the prismatic cells of the current generation of BMW battery cells, the nickel and silicon content in the cylindrical cells is higher and the cobalt content is reduced. These changes allowimprove volumetric energy density by more than 20% cells
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BMW batteries: 30% more range
These new cylindrical battery cells, specially developed for future electric models from BMW, will also allow up to 30% increase in battery life vehicles of the brand, according to the WLTP cycle.
In combination with a 800 volt architecturethe brand’s future generation of electric vehicles will also allow a faster reload time, being compatible with the most powerful charging stations up to 500 amps. In this way, BMW claims to reduce the time required to charge the battery by up to 30%, from 10 to 80%.
BMW Group: 100% electric future
By the end of 2025, the BMW Group plans to produce more than 2 million 100% electric cars. The new generation of BMW “Neue Klasse” electric models will significantly increase this sales volume: thus, the German manufacturer predicts that by 2030, 50% of its global sales will be 100% electric models.
As for Mini, the vehicle range will go exclusively electric in the early 2030s, as will Rolls-Royce, which will go 100% electric from 2030. All future new models from BMW Motorrad in the field of urban mobility will also be 100% electric.
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