BMW to set EV for 5 Series and X1... Expand electrified vehicles from 2022

BMW Group announced on December 7 that it will further expand its lineup of electric vehicles from 2022.

◆ More than 50% of global sales will be EV in 2030

BMW brand plans to set "i7" as EV of "X1" and EV of "7 series" in 2022 is. EV will be added to the BMW 5 Series in 2023. This is followed by the successor to the MINI "Countryman" (Japanese name: equivalent to the MINI "Crossover") and the Rolls-Royce EV "Specter". By 2023, the BMW Group plans to introduce at least one pure EV model in about 90% of its current market segment. The MINI lineup will be fully electric by the early 2030s, and all new Rolls-Royce models will be electric after 2030.

By 2025, the BMW Group expects sales of pure EV models to grow at an average annual growth rate of well over 50%, more than ten times the number sold in 2020. Based on current market forecasts, by 2030 at least 50% of the BMW Group's global sales will be pure EVs. Actual figures may vary widely by market and ultimately depend heavily on the expansion of charging infrastructure at the local level.

At this point, there is no segment in the entire BMW Group lineup that does not have a single pure EV. In fact, depending on the segment, only pure EV models may be available. If demand rises accordingly, the BMW Group will respond with a further increase in the proportion of pure electric vehicles. The BMW Group expects to sell about 10 million pure EVs cumulatively over the next decade.

◆BMW Motorrad's new models for urban spaces are all electrified

BMW Motorrad in the motorcycle division will also expand its lineup of electric motorcycles for urban spaces. All future BMW Motorrad models for urban spaces will be fully electric.

BMW Motorrad's latest electric model is the new electric scooter BMW "CE 04". The BMW CE 04 has a permanent magnet electric motor mounted on the frame between the battery and the rear wheels. Equipped with a powerful water-cooled motor with a maximum output of 41hp, it can accelerate from 0 to 50km/h in 2.6 seconds.

The BMW CE 04 has a top speed of 120km/h. It is said that it can run not only in urban areas but also on main roads and highways with the flow. Equipped with a lithium-ion battery with a storage capacity of 8.9 kWh. The maximum cruising range on a single charge is approximately 130km. This enables reliable cello-emission riding in the city on a daily basis.

Adopt charging technology based on the system of the car. Lithium-ion batteries can be charged in regular sockets, wallboxes and public charging stations. When the battery level is zero, the charging time is about 4 hours and 20 minutes with an output 2.3 kW charger. The battery can be charged in about 1 hour and 40 minutes using a quick charger with an output of 6.9 kW. With a fast charger, it takes about 45 minutes to charge the battery to 80% when the battery level is 20%. Depending on the market, a charging cable with an output of 2.3 kW will be standard equipment.

◆Expansion of charging infrastructure is also emphasized

The BMW Group is emphasizing the expansion of charging infrastructure as well as expanding the lineup of EVs. "BMW Charging" and "MINI Charging" enable access to Europe's largest charging network with more than 250,000 charging points.

The BMW Group also offers a range of home charging solutions with wallboxes. The high-power charging network IONITY across Europe is also available. The BMW Group also operates one of Germany's largest charging networks with more than 5,000 charging points.

Director Peter Nota said, "Following the delivery of the 1 millionth electric vehicle, we aim to achieve cumulative sales of 2 million electric vehicles in the next two years. Full EV is particularly ambitious. We have set a strong sales target and will double the number of vehicles sold by 2022. We expect that one in two vehicles sold by the BMW Group will be fully electric by 2030." there is