A Landmark Achievement
BMW’s Regensburg factory in Germany has reached a significant milestone by producing its millionth X1, marking a major achievement for the company’s smallest SUV, known as a ‘Sports Activity Vehicle.’ This facility, which began making electric vehicles with the X1 in November 2022, showcases BMW’s commitment to integrating diverse powertrains, including combustion engines, plug-in hybrids, and electric variants, all on a single production line. The factory’s versatility is set to expand further as it prepares to introduce the electric iX2 later this year.
Future Plans and Investment
Electromobility is becoming a key driver for growth at Regensburg, with the plant currently operating at full capacity. BMW has committed to a EUR 350 million investment by the end of 2023, which will not only enhance production capabilities but also create 500 permanent jobs. This follows the success of BMW’s Leipzig plant, which was the company’s pioneering site for electric vehicles with the i3, demonstrating BMW’s ongoing evolution in the electric vehicle market.