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title: "BMW starts series production of new i3 after Munich plant expansion under Neue Klasse program"
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description: "BMW has commenced series production of the new all-electric i3 at its Munich plant following a four-year expansion under the Neue Klasse program. The overhaul includes new facilities and aims to reduce manufacturing costs by 10%. Munich is scheduled to transition to exclusive battery-electric vehicle production by 2027, supported by local battery supply from BMW's Irlbach-Straßkirchen plant."
datetime: "2026-08-06T08:02:54.000Z"
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# BMW starts series production of new i3 after Munich plant expansion under Neue Klasse program

-   BMW began series production of the new all-electric i3 at its Munich plant, following a four-year site overhaul. \* Upgrades included a new body shop, a new assembly hall, expanded logistics space, and a new delivery hall now being commissioned. \* Manufacturing costs at the Munich plant are set to fall a further 10% with the i3 production ramp-up. \* Munich is scheduled to switch to producing only battery-electric vehicles from 2027. \* BMW’s new Irlbach-Straßkirchen plant will supply sixth-generation high-voltage batteries to Munich under a local-for-local strategy. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. BMW - Bayerische Motoren Werke AG published the original content used to generate this news brief on August 06, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. © Copyright 2026 - Public Technologies (PUBT) Original Document: here

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