BMW Technology

The increasing number of electric cars is a challenge for most car makers today. Nevertheless, the exploration of EVs is not a new trend. For example, BMW delved into this field ages ago with the 1602 Electro-Antrieb as their first presentation during the 1970s. Today, a reinterpretation of this model …

In 2015, BMW launched the ChargeNow DC Fast program that also started its partnership with EVgo. In order to take pleasure in their BMW i3’s one year of no-cost charging periods at engaged EVgo Stations, the licensed BMW i3 drivers must become part of this program. However, developments are currently …

In July 2020, BMW will release its most comprehensive vehicle software upgrade to date, with new and improved features for vehicle connectivity and navigation. These features will be included straight from the factory with every BMW vehicle that has Operating System 7, such as the new BMW 5 Series. And …

The BMW Group is stepping up its e-mobility ramp-up and setting new standards for the transformation of the industry with its production. Today, at its largest European manufacturing location in Dingolfing, the company opened the Competence Centre for E-Drive Production. Having produced electric powertrain components in Dingolfing since 2013, the …

When it comes to sustainability, major corporations have a key role to play. The BMW Group acknowledged this fact long ago and outperforms industry rivals by far in terms of CO2 emissions per vehicle produced. But as new powertrains such as e-drives gain momentum, the approach to sustainable vehicle production …