BMW has reached an important and very prestigious milestone: the Baverese company has in fact announced the delivery of its one millionth electrified vehicle, which also means 100% electric and hybrid models.
The millionth car in question is the BMW iX xDrive40, a 100% electric SUV that develops 326 hp and certifies a range of over 400 kilometers, thanks to a large 71 kWh battery.
After handing over the keys to the millionth electric BMW to its proud owner, Pieter Note, BMW AG board member explained that around 70% of electrified vehicles sold by BMW are hybrids. However, the Bavarian company did not disclose the percentage of 100% electric and hybrid vehicles that fall into the global calculation.
The executive added that BMW has anticipated the next three goals for its electrified range set by the company “In 2022, our goal is to double sales compared to this year and by 2025, BMW will have delivered around two million vehicles. fully electric to its customers. We expect at least one in two BMW Group vehicles sold will be fully electric by 2030 “, it goes so far as to declare the manager as the most ambitious goal.
BMW’s one millionth electrified vehicle paves the way for more models to come
BMW will introduce a series of fully electric models in the coming years. Among the first to arrive there will be electric versions of the BMW 7 Series and BMW X1. The launch of the electric BMW 5 Series is dated 2023.
The electric plans also cover other brands of the group. Therefore, all Mini models will be electric in the early 2030s, while Rolls-Royce will become a fully electric brand by 2030. By 2023, the Group will therefore be able to count on at least one purely electric model in around 90% of its current market segments. Over the next ten years or so, the BMW Group expects to put a total of around ten million fully electric vehicles on the road.