Rimac Technology supplies battery system for new BMW i7
Rimac Technology industrialized two production lines at its Zagreb campus to deliver a jointly developed battery system for the new BMW i7, set to premiere at Auto China 2026.
15,000 m²
90,000 m²
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What Happened
Rimac Technology and the BMW Group have announced a production vehicle emerging from their technology partnership, established in 2023. The new BMW i7 will be the first BMW Group BEV to feature a jointly developed battery system, combining BMW's Gen6 4695 cylindrical cells with its Gen5 module-based technology into a scalable architecture. The vehicle will make its world premiere at Auto China 2026 in Beijing on April 22.
Rimac Technology and BMW Group establish technology partnership
World premiere of BMW i7 at Auto China 2026 in Beijing
15,000m²
Within a 90,000 m² Rimac Campus, 70% of capacity dedicated to battery production
Why this matters
This partnership marks Rimac Technology's shift from hypercar maker to a key Tier 1 supplier for major automakers, proving its ability to deliver high-volume battery systems that meet premium standards.
Terms in This Story
- Tier 1 supplier
- A company that supplies parts directly to an automaker for integration into final vehicles.
- BEV
- Battery electric vehicle, powered solely by electricity stored in onboard batteries.
- OEM
- Original equipment manufacturer, typically the brand that assembles and sells vehicles.
- Lithium-ion cylindrical cells
- Rechargeable battery cells in a cylindrical form factor, commonly used in electric vehicles.
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