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- BMW will begin manufacturing the electric versions of the X5 and X7 SUVs—likely named iX5 and iX7—at its facility in South Carolina, with production starting next year for the iX5 and in 2027 for the iX7.
- BMW aims to expand its Spartanburg production to include six or more electric SUV models by 2030, supported by a $1.7 billion investment that encompasses a new battery plant and enhancements to the assembly lines.
- The Spartanburg plant manufactures eight combustion SUVs and ranks as the top exporter of U.S.-made vehicles by value, with plans to leverage locally produced batteries to mitigate tariff challenges.
- BMW stated its new EVs will deliver up to 560 miles of range with charging times 30% faster, enabled by silicon carbide semiconductors and new cylindrical batteries.
- This transition suggests BMW's commitment to electrification in the U.S. Market and strengthens its position against competitors like the Cadillac Escalade IQ.
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BMW bets big on America, will build electric iX5 and iX7 SUVs in South Carolina
In a major strategic shift for its electric vehicle ambitions, BMW is pouring $1.7 billion into its American operations. The German automaker confirmed plans to manufacture the next generation of its popular SUVs as all-electric models in the United States. The sprawling South Carolina facility, already the largest US automotive exporter by value, is preparing for a major overhaul. BMW has earmarked $1 billion to retool the assembly lines and an…
BMW is about to launch a new generation of electric vehicles – what the manufacturer calls the "Neue Klasse" – with the compact iX3 SUV in the lead. This model will not replace the current iX, but larger utilities are in the plans. In particular, BMW is planning to ...
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