BMW reaches two million all-electric sales milestone as Neue Klasse drives growth
BMW has delivered its two-millionth fully-electric vehicle, with the Neue Klasse pushing European BEV share to 28% in the first half of 2026.
- 2 million
- ~3.5 million
- 28%
- 81,445 units
What Happened
BMW Group has handed over its two-millionth fully-electric vehicle since sales of the first BMW i3 began in late 2013. Including plug-in hybrids, around 3.5 million electrified vehicles have been delivered worldwide since then. In the first half of 2026, more than one in every four vehicles the group sold was electrified, and in Europe fully-electric models accounted for roughly 28% of sales. The two-millionth car, a BMW i5 M60 xDrive built at Plant Dingolfing, was delivered to a customer in Spain.
Sales of the first BMW i3 begin, starting the company's fully-electric run.
European BEV sales climb 38% to 81,445 units as BMW iX3 availability increases.
More than one in four BMW Group vehicles sold worldwide is electrified; European BEV share reaches about 28%.
The two-millionth fully-electric BMW, an i5 M60 xDrive, is delivered to a customer in Spain; Plant Munich starts series production of the new BMW i3.
“Selling two million BEVs underlines how BMW and MINI models are winning over customers worldwide. In Europe, the positive development has continued since the market launch of the BMW iX3*, and we will soon be reaching the milestone of 100,000 new orders. This shows the tremendous importance of the Neue Klasse for the ongoing ramp-up of electromobility at the BMW Group.”
- One in three
- One out of every two
“The second Neue Klasse model, the BMW i3, is already seeing strong demand since orders opened ahead of its market launch.”
- BMW iX3 50 xDrive: 18.1–15.1 kWh/100 km combined energy consumption, 0 g/km CO2 (WLTP)
- BMW i5 M60 xDrive: 19.5–19.4 kWh/100 km combined energy consumption, 0 g/km CO2 (WLTP)
Series production of the new BMW i3 began at Plant Munich in August, with high demand driving a steep ramp-up curve. The BMW Group says its wide range of BEVs and plug-in hybrids keeps it well positioned to meet customers' growing needs, building on a foundation laid more than 50 years ago as an e-mobility pioneer.
Why this matters
The two-millionth BEV delivery shows how quickly BMW's electric lineup is growing, especially in Europe where one in four vehicles sold is now electrified. The milestone underscores the importance of the Neue Klasse models like the iX3 and i3 for buyers, and signals to competitors that BMW's EV ramp-up is accelerating. Production workers at BMW's Munich and Dingolfing plants are directly affected as lines scale up.
Terms in This Story
- BEV
- Battery-electric vehicle, powered entirely by electricity stored in a battery, with no internal combustion engine.
- Plug-in hybrid
- A vehicle combining an internal combustion engine with a battery that can be recharged from an external power source.
- Neue Klasse
- BMW's new-generation vehicle architecture designed specifically for electric powertrains.
- Electrified
- Describing any vehicle that uses electric power, including full battery-electric models and plug-in hybrids.
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