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BMW Group Plant Steyr has achieved a significant milestone by producing its first sixth-generation electric engines, now bound for test vehicles in Debrecen, Hungary. This marks an essential step in BMW’s journey toward electrification and innovation in vehicle technology.
The electric engines, designed for BMW’s Neue Klasse lineup, have been in production at Plant Steyr for a few months. Klaus von Moltke, Senior Vice President of Engine Production at BMW AG, highlighted the achievement, noting that these engines have already reached BMW’s development team in Munich. Recently, direct shipments to BMW Group Plant Debrecen began, where they are installed in test vehicles to push the boundaries of next-generation electric mobility.
Production of these advanced electric motors began after the swift installation of necessary systems, taking just ten months. According to Helmut Hochsteiner, Vice President of Electric Engine Production at Plant Steyr, this initial phase of production focuses on refining and validating the manufacturing processes to ensure these motors meet the highest standards of efficiency and performance.
The collaboration between Steyr and Debrecen demonstrates BMW’s integrated approach to production and development. This effort positions the Neue Klasse and its Austrian-made electric engines at the forefront of sustainable and innovative mobility solutions. As testing progresses, these engines represent a critical step toward series production of BMW’s future electric vehicles.
With this milestone, BMW reinforces its commitment to delivering cutting-edge electric technology while strengthening its global production network, ensuring its Neue Klasse models redefine the standards of electric driving.
