The factory dates back to 1922. BMW said the factory is the “heart” of BMW, is innovative and adaptable, and will be completely renovated while producing about 1,000 vehicles per day. To this end, BMW will invest 650 million euros (Note: currently about 5.096 billion RMB) to complete the transformation of the plant and produce the new Neue Klasse sedan in 2026.

According to reports, BMW’s Munich factory is a “model” for the company’s smooth transition to the era of electric vehicles. In 2015, the factory realized the co-production of the plug-in hybrid 3 Series and the fuel version of the 3 Series; in 2021, the pure electric i4 model will roll out of the same production line. The €650 million investment will cover four buildings, including a new vehicle assembly line, logistics areas and new body shops.

According to previous reports, BMW’s factory in Munich has ended internal combustion engine production on November 15, 2023, marking the end of an era.

The last internal combustion engine produced at the Munich plant was a V8 that rolled off the assembly line on November 10, German media outlet BR24 reported. The plant’s 1,200 employees will be retrained and placed in other positions or at other BMW plants.

The Munich plant has been producing the i4 electric vehicle since October 2021 and will also be the production base for future electric vehicles based on the Neue Klasse platform. BMW Blog understands that other electric cars to be built in Munich include the electric 3 Series (known as the i3), the i3 Touring and the second-generation i4. The automaker has confirmed it will launch six electric vehicles based on the Neue Klasse platform between 2025 and 2027.

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BMW i4 is equipped with a variety of sensors for pitch, yaw, lateral and longitudinal acceleration and deceleration, and the car is able to detect for itself whether it is parked on a flat surface,” said a BMW spokesperson. This is a safety precaution to prevent the vehicle from being upgraded properly in a bad situation and to avoid situations such as slippery slopes affecting the system upgrade”.

BMW officials said the vehicle parked on a flat surface is not the only upgrade system requirement.

• The vehicle will be upgraded only after an available software update is detected.
• Need to download it in advance. The download is fully automatic when connected to the Internet via cell phone or BMW Connected App.
• The vehicle must have a sufficient charge.
• The vehicle cannot be parked on a steep slope.
• Transmission must be in Park.
• The engine must be turned off.

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“Specifically, occasional false diagnostics may occur in the battery management electronics, which may cause the electronic control unit to reset. If a reset occurs, this may cause an electrical interruption,” BMW wrote in the recall.

The recall [PDF] and found that in the iX, i4 and i7 series, the specific models affected include the 2022-2023 iX xDrive40, iX xDrive50, iX M60, i4 eDrive35, i4 eDrive40, i4 M50, and 2023 i7 xDrive60.

BMW stated that it has not found any traffic accidents caused by the failure of the battery control system, but BMW officials hope to reduce this potential risk through the recall. BMW discovered the problem following a review of internal systems after receiving about 10 reports from dealers and customers since June 2022.

BMW will notify owners of affected vehicles by February 10, 2023. It notified dealers on December 20, 2022, with instructions on how to fix the problem. Customers can bring their cars to the store for free, and the dealership will reprogram the battery according to specific instructions provided by BMW.

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