BMW has begun road testing a new electric crossover built on the Neue Klasse platform, with observers capturing the camouflaged prototype during recent drives. These sightings come as part of ongoing development activity surrounding BMW’s next generation of electric vehicles. (via Motor1)
Vehicles based on the Neue Klasse architecture are slated to enter the market in 2025, expanding BMW’s electric lineup to include a sedan alongside a family of six crossovers. The photographed SUV resembles the current BMW X3 in overall size, suggesting it will slot into a similar segment. Analysts anticipate it will offer both rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive configurations, with a projected driving range of up to 580 kilometers on a full charge. (via Motor1)
BMW previously disclosed that the inaugural model built on the Neue Klasse platform would be electric, with the first launch believed to be a sedan. Yet several sources indicate the crossover could be the lead model onto the assembly line, possibly beginning production in July 2025 at a facility in Debrecen, Hungary. BMW CEO Oliver Zipse has repeatedly stressed that electrified vehicles built on this architecture are central to the brand’s strategy, with the company aiming for electric models to account for a sizable portion of sales by the decade’s end. (via Motor1)
In parallel, BMW has completed the shift away from internal combustion engine production at its German plants, marking a significant transition in the company’s manufacturing footprint and product strategy as it pivots toward electrification. (via Motor1)