New BMW 7 Series starts production in Dingolfing with Neue Klasse technologies
The most comprehensive model update in BMW's history enters series production, blending Neue Klasse innovations with luxury craftsmanship.
- 727 km (WLTP)
- 28 min (10-80%)
- 40 models by end of 2027
What Happened
The new BMW 7 Series celebrated its start of production at BMW Group Plant Dingolfing today. This is the most comprehensive model update in the company's history, combining progressive luxury features with innovations from the Neue Klasse, including a new centralized software architecture, the BMW Panoramic iDrive, and new battery technology with sixth-generation round cells.
727 km and 28 minWLTP range and 10-80% charge tim
For the fully-electric BMW i7 60 xDrive Sedan
“The new BMW 7 Series highlights what sets Dingolfing apart: the fusion of cutting-edge industrial production with meticulous craftsmanship. This enables us to build exceptional vehicles for our customers worldwide that combine technological excellence with the highest standards of exclusivity, individuality and quality.”
Why this matters
This marks the first integration of Neue Klasse technologies into an existing model, with plans to roll out across 40 models by end of 2027.
Terms in This Story
- Neue Klasse
- A new generation of BMW models and technologies focused on electric drivetrains, digitalization, and circular economy principles.
- WLTP
- Worldwide Harmonized Light Vehicles Test Procedure, a standard for measuring fuel consumption and range.
- Panoramic iDrive
- BMW's latest display and operating concept that projects information across the windshield.
- Sixth-generation round cells
- New cylindrical battery cells with improved energy density and charging performance.
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