Neue Klasse drives EV sales past 2 million milestone

BMW Group has delivered its two-millionth fully-electric vehicle, marking a major milestone since the launch of the original BMW i3 at the end of 2013. The achievement includes 3.5 million electrified vehicles (BEVs and plug-in hybrids) delivered globally since 2013. In the first half of 2026, more than one in four vehicles sold by the Group was electrified, with Europe leading at a 28% BEV share. The surge in BEV demand in Europe during Q2 2026 was driven by the ramp-up of the BMW iX3, which saw a 38% increase in sales to 81,445 units. The iX3 now accounts for one-third of all BEV orders in Europe and every second order within the X3 family. The two-millionth BEV, a BMW i5 M60 xDrive, rolled off the Dingolfing line and was delivered to a customer in Spain. The Munich plant also restarted production of the BMW i3, with strong early demand prompting a steep ramp-up curve. Jochen Goller, Member of the Board of Management of BMW AG responsible for Customer, Brands and Sales, highlighted the pivotal role of the Neue Klasse architecture in accelerating EV adoption. He noted that Europe’s BEV share reached 28% in H1 2026 and that the iX3 has become a key driver of this growth, with pre-orders already surpassing 100,000 units. The BMW Group’s electrified lineup, spanning BEVs and plug-in hybrids, is designed to meet rising customer demand while maintaining its commitment to innovation and premium quality. The milestone underscores the Group’s long-standing leadership in electric mobility, a journey that began over 50 years ago. Energy consumption and emissions data for the BMW iX3 50 xDrive and BMW i5 M60 xDrive are provided under WLTP standards.