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Munich. BMW M GmbH once again achieved outstanding sales growth in 2025. For no less than the 14th time in a row, the manufacturer of high-performance and performance vehicles reported record sales. And for the 7th time running, BMW M GmbH vehicles outsold their competitors by a considerable margin. A sales total of 213,457 vehicles surpassed the previous year’s excellent result (206,582 vehicles) by three per cent. Both the high-performance and performance models set new benchmarks. Keys to success in all markets are a state-of-the-art model range spanning many vehicle classes and an extensive portfolio of powertrain options. In 2025, nearly every tenth BMW sold was a BMW M model. This share of 9.8 per cent represents another milestone.

“Our 14th consecutive sales record validates our strategy. We will continue to offer performance and high-performance vehicles across the entire BMW model range. With fully electric, partly electric and all-ICE powertrains,” says Franciscus van Meel, CEO of BMW M GmbH.

High-performance executive models drive growth.
The high-performance models from BMW M GmbH combine racetrack capabilities with unrestricted everyday usability. BMW M5 models became key growth drivers in 2025. The BMW M5 Sedan (energy consumption, weighted, combined: 17.6–17.2 kWh/100 km and 5.0–4.8 l/100 km (WLTP); CO₂ emissions, weighted, combined: 114–108 g/km (WLTP); CO₂ classes: with discharged battery G, weighted, combined C; fuel consumption with discharged battery: 10.7–10.5 l/100 km (WLTP))*^,1 and the BMW M5 Touring (energy consumption, weighted, combined: 18.1–17.6 kWh/100 km and 5.3–5.0 l/100 km (WLTP); CO₂ emissions, weighted, combined: 119–114 g/km (WLTP); CO₂ classes: with discharged battery G, weighted, combined D–C; fuel consumption with discharged battery: 10.9–10.7 l/100 km (WLTP))*^,1 saw enormous sales increases in their first full year on the markets, making them key contributors to the success of BMW M GmbH. Both vehicles offer a model-specific version of the M HYBRID system with a peak output of 535 kW/727 hp and a maximum system torque of 1,000 Nm. A high-revving V8 engine with M TwinPower Turbo technology and an electric motor combine with an eight-speed M Steptronic transmission to provide power to the M xDrive all-wheel drive system. The great appeal of the BMW M5 Touring was underscored by a “Golden Steering Wheel” award. This accolade is awarded by “Auto Bild” and “Bild am Sonntag”, both published by the German Axel Springer SE publishing house. The high-performance model achieved the highest points score of all finalists in the competition. Moreover, the distinguished jury rated the BMW M5 Touring ahead of the other class finalists in all driving disciplines, as well as in terms of efficiency and value for money.

The BMW M2 Coupé (fuel consumption, combined: 10.2–9.7 l/100 km; CO₂ emissions, combined: 230–221 g/km (WLTP), CO₂ class: G)* was the best-selling high-performance vehicle of 2025. This model is also available with a manual transmission (fuel consumption, combined: 10.2–9.7 l/100 km; CO₂ emissions, combined: 230–221 g/km (WLTP), CO₂ class: G)* and as an even more track-focused BMW M2 CS special model (fuel consumption, combined: 10.0 l/100 km; CO₂ emissions, combined: 226 g/km (WLTP), CO₂ class: G)*. This delivers 390 kW/530 hp of power and recently set a new record time of 7:25.5 minutes on the Nürburgring.

Favourite among performance enthusiasts: the BMW M3 family.
The BMW M3 models are another family of high-performance best-sellers. The series impresses with perfectly tailored model variants and includes sedans with various output levels. The BMW M3 entry-level model is a particularly purist vehicle that comes with a six-speed manual transmission and 353 kW/480 hp of power (fuel consumption, combined: 10.1 l/100 km; CO₂ emissions, combined: 230–229 g/km (WLTP), CO₂ class: G)*. Then there are the extremely popular Touring variants. 2025 also saw the launch of the BMW M3 CS Touring (fuel consumption, combined: 10.5 l/100 km; CO₂ emissions, combined: 238 g/km (WLTP), CO₂ class: G)*, the most sporting exemplar with 405 kW/551 hp. The large number of BMW M3 family sales is a clear sign of the model series’ continued allure and represents a major contribution to the new record of almost 71,500 high-performance vehicles sold.

M Performance model is BMW M GmbH best-seller.
A particularly popular model and also the best-selling BMW M GmbH vehicle of 2025 was the BMW X3 M50 (fuel consumption, combined: 8.3 l/100 km; CO₂ emissions, combined: 189 g/km (WLTP); CO₂ class: G)*. The top athlete in the premium mid-size SAV segment offers unique performance capabilities and a charismatic appearance. The M TwinPower Turbo engine, combined with 48-volt mild hybrid technology, delivers a maximum system output of 293 kW/398 hp. The power of the BMW X3 M50 is complemented by specific chassis technology and signature M design elements. With these attributes, it overtook the BMW i4 and its M60 Gran Coupé xDrive variant (energy consumption, combined (WLTP): 20.9 kWh/100 km; CO₂ emissions, combined (WLTP): 0 g/km, CO₂ class: A)*, which delivers an output of 442 kW/601 hp and a range of up to 551 km. The electric BMW i4 range-topper was the best-selling BMW M GmbH model from 2022 to 2024. 

In 2025, nearly every tenth BMW sold was a BMW M model, and the sales share of 9.8 per cent (9.4 per cent in the year prior) represents another new record. BMW M vehicles are especially popular in Switzerland, where nearly every fourth BMW ordered is a BMW M model. 

Exceptional sales total, top spots in the individual markets.
In the key markets, BMW M GmbH vehicles led the field, beating their competitors by a considerable margin. The models were particularly coveted in the U.S., the largest single market at over 72,000 units sold. But BMW M models also achieved top positions in markets such as Canada, Germany, Korea, South Africa and the United Kingdom. In China, BMW M GmbH achieved its largest absolute sales increase.

Focused model strategy to secure and expand top position.
The state-of-the-art model portfolio with its comprehensive range of ICE, plug-in hybrid and all-electric vehicles is at the heart of BMW M GmbH success. The development of models based on the Neue Klasse will provide further momentum. “Our strategy of being open towards new technologies once again paid off in 2025. BMW M GmbH stands for optimal performance, independently of the powertrain type. In all markets and across all vehicle classes. Customers looking for a performance or high-performance vehicle will always find it at BMW M GmbH”, says Sylvia Neubauer, Vice President Customer, Brand, Sales at BMW M GmbH.

Motorsport remains a key pillar at BMW M GmbH.
The BMW M Motorsport race cars – the BMW M Hybrid V8, the BMW M4 GT3 EVO and the BMW M4 GT4 EVO – achieved a total of more than 180 victories in 2025. In works motorsport, the BMW M Hybrid V8 delivered a competitive performance in the first half of the FIA WEC season and the BMW M GmbH marks 14th consecutive record year. The best result of a season marked by highs and lows was the 1-2 finish at Road America. The BMW M4 GT3 EVO had a tremendous season. While the 1-2 victory at the Bathurst 12 Hour race in Australia was still won by the predecessor model, the EVO version seamlessly continued the series with top results. Triumphs at the Nürburgring 24 Hours (Germany), the Suzuka 1000 (Japan), the Indianapolis 8 Hour race and in the GTD Pro Class at the 6 Hours of the Glen and the Petit Le Mans (both U.S.) are among the highlights of a season that saw over 80 victories and 100 further podium finishes.

Teams driving the BMW M4 GT4 EVO achieved over 100 victories in the 2025 season. More than any other model, the BMW M4 GT4 is associated with customer racing. The victory in the SP10 at the Nürburgring 24 Hours was a particular high point. In the Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie (NLS) racing series, these vehicles came out on top in nine out of ten races. Moreover, the BMW M4 GT4 EVO triumphed in all classes at the GT4 America. The strong results of the GT4 teams helped BMW M Motorsport secure the SRO manufacturers’ title in the GT4 segment. The 2026 season will see the debut of the BMW M2 Racing as a new entry-level vehicle complementing the model portfolio for customer racing.

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Munich. The BMW Group and E.ON are working together to integrate the electric car into the home and the intelligent energy system of the future. 
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As a first step, the strategic cooperation now makes it possible to set up a charging ecosystem in customers' homes that intelligently and automatically integrates BMW and MINI vehicles into the building's PV power generation and household consumers.
The "Connected Home Charging" package can be ordered for all electric BMW and MINI vehicles (BEV+PHEV) directly via the vehicle configurator on the internet. (www.bmw.de; www.mini.de) Pilot markets are Germany, Italy, Denmark, Norway and Sweden. Customers here can conveniently obtain all components and services from a single provider.

The core elements of the solution are the BMW / MINI Wallbox Plus as an intelligent charge point a smart meter with back-end connection as a basis for all Connected Home Charging services, and all installation and set up work by E.ON. Customers can make system settings intuitively in the familiar MyBMW App or MINI App.

The digital and automated control of energy flows allows residents of buildings with PV power generation to benefit from lower charging costs and increase their level of self-sufficiency, while the optimised use of green energy contributes to climate protection.

The price of the Connected Home Charging package for customers in Germany, depending on installation is €1,769 including VAT. After 3 years, the smart services can be extended via the BMW / MINI Connected Drive Store.

The Connected Home Charging package can also be ordered for BMW i4, i5, i7, iX1, iX2, iX3, iX, MINI Cooper SE, MINI Countryman SE and all BMW / MINI plug-in hybrids delivered before April 2024 via all BMW / MINI retailers.

Home and electric car as a shared energy ecosystem 

With the Connected Home Charging Package from BMW and E.ON, for example, solar surplus charging can be used: The electric car can be charged with the energy produced on the roof.

"Together with E.ON, we are making the car a key element of the smart home, with BMW and MINI electric cars at its heart. This brings balance to the private energy ecosystem, reducing energy costs for our customers and improving their carbon footprint by optimising the use of green energy. The cooperation will also enable us to integrate intelligently into the energy market in the future," says Dominik Becks, Head of New Business Areas for Energy Services at the BMW Group.

"Because green driving doesn't work without green charging, I'm delighted that we are working with BMW to offer drivers of electric BMWs and MINIs not only energy management but also solar charging as a first step. This will allow drivers to choose whether they want to charge their cars using their own solar power. According to our survey, 67 percent of electric car drivers in Germany, who live in their own house, have a solar system. So we are convinced that our joint Connected Home Charging solution can offer many people added value for even more efficient energy use," says Mathias Wiecher, CCO of E.ON Drive.

Joint implementation of bidirectional charging

As part of the cooperation between BMW and E.ON, more features will be implemented in the future. This includes cost-optimised charging, which allows customers to participate in price trends on the electricity market, in order to charge at particularly low prices at certain times. With the BMW New Class from 2025, the Connected Home Charging offer will also be extended to include bi-directional charging. This technology allows customers to use the high-voltage battery of the electric vehicle as a storage unit and later feed the stored electricity back into the grid or use it in their own household.
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Both partners can also draw on the results of joint research projects on bi-directional charging with a fleet of BMW i3.
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BMW / MINI Charging: Charging on the go with convenience, transparency and high network coverage.

In addition to intelligent solutions for home charging, customers can also rely on convenient solutions from BMW / MINI Charging when charging on the go. The main advantage is the attractive kilowatt-hour prices for AC and DC charging in the Active tariff in Europe, regardless of the charging infrastructure operator and regardless of the price displayed at the charging station.

The High Power Charging network of the BMW Group subsidiary IONITY is also integrated into the BMW charging network.

With just one registration, BMW / MINI Charging offers access to more than 588,000 public charging points in 29 countries in Europe alone. With coverage of more than 95 percent of all public charging networks, BMW / MINI Charging is one of the top providers.

BMW / MINI Charging customers worldwide have access to more than two million charging points, in collaboration with international partners.

The Multi Contract function is groundbreaking and unique. Customers can store up to five individual Plug & Charge-capable traction current contracts from different providers digitally in the vehicle. The authentication required for the charging process and billing takes place automatically at compatible charging points.

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Wieland Brúch, Tel.: +49 89 382-72652, E-mail: wieland.bruch@bmw.de

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In 2023, the BMW Group sold over 2.55 million passenger vehicles and more than 209,000 motorcycles worldwide. The profit before tax in the financial year 2023 was € 17.1 billion on revenues amounting to € 155.5 billion. As of 31 December 2023, the BMW Group had a workforce of 154,950 employees.

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Munich. At the end of its anniversary year, BMW M GmbH has once again achieved record results. Global sales of performance and high-performance cars rose to 177,257 vehicles during the 2022 financial year. This represents an increase of 8.4 per cent compared to the previous year, despite the continuing challenging conditions in the area of logistics and supply chains. The most important single market in 2022 was again the USA, with the second most important sales region again being the German domestic market, followed by the UK.

“The enthusiasm of the M community for emotionally powerful performance on the road and on the racetrack has carried us through the entire anniversary year,” says Franciscus van Meel, Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW M GmbH. “This is also expressed in a new sales record for BMW M automobiles, which gives us a positive outlook for 2023.”

BMW i4 M50: the best-selling BMW M automobile drives locally emission-free.
At the same time, 2022 marks BMW M GmbH's successful start into the age of electric mobility. “The best-selling BMW M automobile of 2022 is the all-electric BMW i4 M50,” says Timo Resch, Head of Customer, Brand and Sales at BMW M GmbH. “For us, this is a clear signal that the unique M feeling has arrived in the world of electrified vehicles.” The BMW i4 M50 is powered by an electric motor on both the front and rear axles, which together generate a maximum output of 400 kW/544 hp. The perfectly coordinated power delivery of the two e-motors and independent suspension tuning ensure an M-typical driving experience characterised by dynamics, agility and precision, which proved to be a real crowd-puller right from the outset.

With the BMW iX M60*, a second all-electric performance car from BMW M GmbH made a highly successful debut. During the course of 2023, BMW M GmbH will continue its product offensive with, among other things, the first electrified high-performance automobile, the BMW XM, and the BMW i7 M70, a BMW M automobile based on the fully electric BMW i7. The further transformation towards electric mobility has also already been mapped out. In order to be able to include high-performance cars with purely electric drive in the range in the future, BMW M GmbH will intensify the corresponding concept testing in 2023. The focus will be on an integrated driving dynamics control system and an electric M xDrive all-wheel drive system with four electric motors, which will ensure that the emotionally powerful M feeling reaches an even higher level.

Anniversary year with spectacular premieres, BMW M3 and BMW M4 remain on the road to success, fast-paced launch for the new BMW M240i xDrive Coupe*.
The celebrations of the 50th anniversary of BMW M GmbH were accompanied by debuts for numerous spectacular new models. The broad spectrum of new releases ranged from the second generation of the puristic BMW M2*, with its combination of straight six-cylinder engine, 6-speed manual transmission and rear-wheel drive, which evokes classic driving pleasure in a high-performance automobile, to the extroverted BMW XM with its 480 kW/653 hp M HYBRID drive. The first BMW M3 Touring* also offers completely new ways to experience M-typical performance. This diversity creates ideal conditions for attracting additional target groups and generating further growth in 2023.

The current increase in sales figures is also based on sales successes in a wide range of vehicle segments. The high-performance sports cars of the BMW M3 and BMW M4 series, which – including the new BMW M3 Touring – are available in four body variants, in two performance levels, with a choice of a 6-speed manual or an 8-speed M Steptronic transmission, as well as with rear-wheel drive or the all-wheel drive system M xDrive, continued to enjoy particularly widespread popularity in 2022. BMW M GmbH thus covers a wide range of customer needs in this core segment.

With an exceptionally strong performance within their competitive environment, the high-performance cars based on BMW X models also contributed to BMW M GmbH's new sales record. The upcoming upgrade for the BMW X5 M and BMW X6 M models in spring 2023 will provide effective impetus for a continuation of this success story.

The successful launch of the new BMW M240i xDrive Coupe in 2022 proved to be a highlight in the performance car segment. The new edition of the compact two-door is powered by a 275 kW/374 hp straight-six engine and is now also available with classic rear-wheel drive. “The new sales record for BMW M Automobiles is based on our successful presence in a broad range of vehicle segments,” says Timo Resch. “With our wide-ranging product portfolio, we are also ideally positioned for the future.”

Premiere at Daytona: the new BMW M3 CS* and the BMW M Hybrid V8.
In addition, BMW M GmbH fulfils the desire for particularly concentrated racing characteristics with attractive special models – as early as 2022 with the BMW M4 CSL* and soon with the new BMW M3 CS.

The BMW M3 CS will make its world debut on the last weekend of January as part of the 24-hour race at Daytona. The tradition-steeped competition in the US state of Florida is also the venue for BMW M Motorsport's comeback to endurance racing. The new BMW M Hybrid V8 will compete there for the first time. 47 years after the Daytona overall victory of the legendary BMW 3.0 CSL, the new LMDh prototype is set to race for points in the IMSA GTP class of the WeatherTech SportsCar Championship before also competing in the official FIA World Endurance Championship at Le Mans and elsewhere in 2024.

The final phase of the development process and the subsequent test drives on various race tracks were among the highlights of 2022 for the BMW M GmbH motorsport department, while the all-important success on the race track was the overall victory in the DTM drivers' and teams' championships. South African Sheldon van der Linde and Team Schubert Motorsport secured the title win in the prestigious touring car championship in the very first season with the new BMW M4 GT3.

*Consumption and emission values:
BMW i4 M50: Power consumption in kWh/100 km combined: 22.5 – 18.1 WLTP.
BMW XM: Fuel consumption in l/100 km combined: 1.6 – 1-5 WLTP; Power consumption in kWh/100 km combined: 30.1 – 28.9 WLTP; CO₂ emissions in g/km combined: 36 – 33 WLTP.
BMW iX M60: Power consumption in kWh/100 km combined: 24.7 – 21.9 WLTP.
BMW M240i xDrive Coupe: Fuel consumption in l/100 km combined: 8.8 – 8.1 WLTP; CO₂ emissions in g/km combined: 200 – 185 WLTP.
BMW M2: Fuel consumption in l/100 km combined: 9.8 – 9.6 WLTP; CO₂ emissions in g/km combined: 222 – 218 WLTP.
BMW M3 Touring: Fuel consumption in l/100 km combined: 10.4 – 10.1 WLTP; CO₂ emissions in g/km combined: 235 – 229 WLTP.
BMW M4 CSL: Fuel consumption in l/100 km combined: 10.1 – 9.9 WLTP; CO₂ emissions in g/km combined: 227 – 224 WLTP.
BMW M3 CS: Fuel consumption in l/100 km combined: 10.4 – 10.1 WLTP; CO₂ emissions in g/km combined: 234 – 229 WLTP.

Ljubljana, marec 2022. BMW Group vztrajno uresničuje napovedi o številu električnih in elektrificiranih vozil, ki bodo v prihodnjih letih zapeljali na svetovne ceste. V sredo, 30. 3., je potekala predstavitev BMW i4 M50 in BMW i4 eDrive40 – športnikov za vsakodnevno uporabo, in popolnoma novega električnega skuterja BMW CE 04, katerega deli nosijo tudi slovenski podpis korporacije Hidria. Ker podjetje BMW Slovenija verjame v moč dejanj, ne le moč besed, so predstavili tudi projekt Empathy – predelan motocikel R18 z namenom.

BMW i4 je prvo električno vozilo blagovne znamke, ki je osredotočeno samo na vozno dinamiko.

Povsem električna mobilnost je dosegla jedro blagovne znamke BMW. BMW i4 združuje športno zmogljivost in vožnjo na dolge razdalje: učinkovita tehnologija pogonskega sistema in inteligentna lahka zasnova zagotavljata vozno dinamiko, ki prikliče nasmeh na usta, in velik doseg brez potrebe po nesorazmerno velikih in težkih baterijah. Novinec v BMW floti temelji na fleksibilni arhitekturi vozila, ki je bila že od začetka zasnovana za popolnoma električni pogonski sistem. Ponaša se z dolgo medosno razdaljo in širokimi kolesnicami. Tehnologija BMW eDrive pete generacije vključuje tesno povezan sklop, ki ga sestavljajo elektromotor, močnostna elektronika in menjalnik, vključno z najnovejšo tehnologijo baterijskih celic. Prilagodljiva ali individualno nastavljiva rekuperacija zavorne energije povečuje učinkovitost ter omogoča občutek vožnje z enim pedalom in uporabo funkcije jadranja glede na trenutne razmere v prometu.

David Černivec, vodja korporativne in diplomatske prodaje, področja elektromobilnosti ter blagovne znamke MINI pri BMW Group Slovenia je povedal: »BMW i4 nudi vso udobje, brezskrbnost in dinamičnost, kot jo pričakujemo od vozil BMW z motorjem na notranje izgorevanje, vendar popolnoma brez emisij. BMW i4 tako v formi športne zmogljivosti serije 4 nosi baklo elektromobilnosti na nov teren, na področje divizije M. BMW i4 M50 je prvo vozilo v floti M, ki ga poganja izključno električna energija. BMW i4 «

Novi BMW CE 04 je tiha revolucija: novo poglavje za dvokolesno mobilnost v mestih na električni pogon.

Prihodnost električnih in elektrificiranih vozil prav tako napoveduje novi električni skuter BMW CE 04. Samo Trpin, direktor BMW Motorrad Slovenia, je povedal, da je BMW CE 04 namenjen urbani mobilnosti in je tako idealen za vsakodnevne vožnje brez emisij. Spremembe na področju vozniški dovoljenj bodo omogočile vožnjo z BMW CE 04 širšemu krogu navdušencev užitka na dveh kolesih in s tem pripomogle k pospeševanju elektromobilnosti. Z novim BMW CE 04 BMW Motorrad še naprej dosledno sledi svoji strategiji elektromobilnosti za mestna središča ali urbane aglomeracije, z njim namreč odpira povsem novo poglavje za dvokolesno mobilnost v mestih. S svojim električnim pogonom, napredno obliko in inovativnimi rešitvami povezljivosti novi skuter združuje transportne in komunikacijske funkcije za novo obliko mobilnosti v mestnem okolju.

Dr. Iztok Seljak, glavni direktor Hidrie Holding d.o.o., ki izdeluje okvirje za CE 04, je na predstavitvi izpostavil: »V Hidrii smo že pred leti vedeli, da bo naš hiter razvoj in tehnološki preboj temeljil na trajnostnem poslovanju in usmerjenostjo v prihodnost. Zato smo si že ob vstopu na avtomobilski trg leta 2005 zastavili cilj radikalnega zmanjševanja emisij in vzpostavljanje trajnostne mobilnosti prihodnosti.«

Sodelovanje med BMW in Hidrio poteka že več kot 25 let; tehnološka dovršenost, ki jo nudi Hidria, je ključna za športno dinamiko in luksuz, katera predstavljata dušo BMW vozil. Simon Malovec, direktor Hidria Mototec: »Projekt CE 04 je za Hidrio izrednega pomena, saj je naša korporacija v fazo razvoja vstopila že z izdelavo prototipa in soustvarjanjem končnega produkta z ekipo BMW, kar kaže na izredno zaupanje in pomembno partnerstvo.«

Športnika za vsakodnevno uporabo.

V nadaljevanju predstavitve so se imeli udeleženci dogodka priložnost usesti za volan BMW i4 M50 in BMW i4 eDrive40 in izkusiti združitev športnih zmogljivosti z udobjem, vrednim vsakodnevne uporabe. Pot jih je vodila na Gorenjsko, doživeli so luksuz, primeren za daljšo vožnjo po avtocestah, vozno dinamiko, katere je BMW i4 zmožen na regionalnih cestah, za konec pa se je pred njimi odprlo vznožje Kamniško Savinjskih Alp in jim ponudilo serpentinaste ceste, kjer s svojimi športnimi zmogljivostmi i4 blesti.

BMW Motorrad s prvim motociklom - Empathy, izdelanim po meri za dobrodelni namen.

BMW Group s številnimi iniciativami uresničuje zavezo k soustvarjanju (boljše) družbe. V Sloveniji se podjetje zavezi tokrat pridružuje s projektom Empathy. Slednjega predstavlja po meri (»custom«) izdelan motocikel BMW R18, ki bo s potovanjem po Sloveniji spodbujal empatijo do sočloveka, s prodajo izdelkov istoimenske kolekcije pa se bo zbiralo finančna sredstva za dobrodelni namen. Sredstva bodo namenjena občasni sodelavki BMW Motorrad in ljubiteljici znamke BMW Lani Nini Markelj, ki je v kolesarski nesreči utrpela hude telesne poškodbe. Mama Lane, Jožica Markelj: »Hvala lepa vsem, ki pomagate, trenutek, ko vam bo to lahko povedala tudi Lana sama, pa bo neprecenljiv.« Izkupiček od prodaje izdelkov bo preko neprofitnega društva Never Give Up namenjen za rehabilitacijo in prilagoditev življenjskih pogojev za prejemnico donacije. Motocikel BMW R18 je prvi tovrsten motocikel znamke BMW, predelan v Sloveniji. V sodelovanju s podjetjem Dreamachine in svetovno priznanim podjetjem Akrapovič je BMW R18 dobil nov izgled z nekaterimi unikatnimi komponentami. Tomaž Capuder iz Dreamachine je na predstavitvi povedal slednje: »Ko smo slišali Lanino zgodbo, smo k projektu nemudoma srčno pristopili in rezultati to tudi potrjujejo. Motocikel smo popolnoma predelali in bodočemu lastniku želimo obilico užitkov ob vožnji.«

Prvi BMW i4 v zgodovini

• Povsem električna mobilnost je dosegla jedro blagovne znamke BMW. BMW i4 je prvo električno vozilo blagovne znamke, ki je osredotočeno samo na vozno dinamiko. Užitek v vožnji brez lokalnih emisij, brezkompromisna vrhunska kakovost in individualizacija, osredotočena na kupca, prvič prihaja v tradicionalno jedro segmenta srednje velikih vozil. BMW i4 združuje legendarno vrhunsko zmogljivost in doseg, medtem ko eleganca, prostornost in praktičnost Gran Coupé-ja s štirimi bočnimi vrati prepričajo na daljših poteh.
• Vozilo bo na nekatere trge prišlo novembra 2021 (v Sloveniji bo na voljo od marca 2022) v dveh različicah: BMW i4 M50 (kombinirana poraba električne energije: 22,5–18,0 kWh/100 km v skladu s preizkusnim postopkom WLTP; 0 g/km emisij CO2) – prvi povsem električni visokozmogljivi avtomobil družbe BMW M GmbH s 400 kW/544 KM, štirikolesnim pogonom in dosegom do 521 kilometrov v skladu s preizkusnim postopkom WLTP; BMW i4 eDrive40 (kombinirana poraba električne energije: 19,1–16,1 kWh/100 km v skladu s preizkusnim postopkom WLTP; 0 g/km emisij CO2) z 250 kW/340 KM, klasičnim pogonom na zadnji kolesi in dosegom do 590 kilometrov v skladu s preizkusnim postopkom WLTP. Cena BMW i4 eDrive40 je na slovenskem trgu od 54.300 €, BMW i4 M50 pa od 67.500 €.
• Integrirana uporaba vseh komponent pogonskega sklopa in podvozja, ki temelji na desetletjih strokovnega znanja uveljavljenega proizvajalca vrhunskih športnih avtomobilov, zagotavlja skladnost zasnove, ki je konkurenti ne morejo doseči. Že poznane dinamične vozne zmogljivosti BMW avtomobilov krepko presegajo hitro pospeševanje v ravni črti in so združene s subtilnim udobjem za dolga potovanja.
• Posebna BMW rešitev, ki združuje prej nezdružljivi športno zmogljivost in vožnjo na dolge razdalje: učinkovita tehnologija pogonskega sistema in inteligentna lahka zasnova zagotavljata vozno dinamiko, ki prikliče nasmeh na usta, in velik doseg brez potrebe po nesorazmerno velikih in težkih baterijah.
• BMW i4 temelji na fleksibilni arhitekturi vozila, ki je bila že od začetka zasnovana samo za popolnoma električni pogonski sistem. Ponaša se z dolgo medosno razdaljo in širokimi kolesnicami. Struktura karoserije je še vedno izredno toga, a pri minimalni teži. Torzijski oporniki, specifični za model, aluminijasta plošča in podokvir sprednje preme so vpeti z ohišjem visokonapetostne baterije. Optimizirana aerodinamika s C_d 0,24.
• Novozasnovana tehnologija podvozja, natančno usklajena s konceptom vozila, uporablja sprednjo premo z vzmetnimi nogami z dvojnim zgibom in petčlensko zadnjo premo. Blažilniki s posebno nastavitvijo delovanja in zračno vzmetenje na zadnji premi so del standardne opreme. Omejitev zdrsa koles v neposredni bližini aktuatorja (prvič v kombinaciji z električnim štirikolesnim pogonom) zagotavlja vrhunski oprijem in smerno stabilnost pri izredno dinamični vožnji. BMW i4 M50 je prav tako opremljen s prilagodljivim M podvozjem, spremenljivim športnim krmiljenjem, M športnim zavornim sistemom in opcijskimi M platišči iz lahke zlitine (do 20-palčna).
• Tehnologija BMW eDrive pete generacije vključuje tesno povezan sklop, ki ga sestavljajo elektromotor, močnostna elektronika in menjalnik, vključno z najnovejšo tehnologijo baterijskih celic. Električni motorji delujejo po principu sinhrone enote z vzbujalnim tokom. Gostota moči do 2,14 kW/kg; takojšni razvoj moči, vzdrževane prek širokega območja vrtljajev.
• BMW i4 M50 s funkcijo Sport Boost za ultradinamični razvoj moči iz dveh električnih motorjev z največjo izhodno močjo in maksimalnim sistemskim navorom 795 Nm. Pospeševanje od 0 do 100 km/h v 3,9 sekunde. BMW i4 eDrive40 pa se ponaša z maksimalnim sistemskim navorom 430 Nm in pospeševanjem od 0 do 100 km/h v 5,7 sekunde.
• Zvok pogona, specifičen za model, zagotavlja verodostojne povratne informacije glede gibanja pedala za plin in hitrosti. BMW i4 M50 se ponaša z izredno energičnim zvokom. Opcijski BMW IconicSounds Electric omogoča integracijo novih različic zvokov, ki so nastale v sodelovanju s skladateljem filmske glasbe Hansom Zimmerjem.
• Vitka visokonapetostna baterija, zasnovana posebej za BMW i4, je nameščena nizko v podu vozila z izredno nizko višino celice, tj. 110 milimetrov. Težišče je do 53 milimetrov nižje kot pri BMW serije 3 Limuzina. Bruto energijska vsebnost: 83,9 kWh.
• Prilagodljiva ali individualno nastavljiva rekuperacija zavorne energije povečuje učinkovitost ter omogoča občutek vožnje z enim pedalom in uporabo funkcije jadranja glede na trenutne razmere v prometu.
• Integriran sistem ogrevanja in hlajenja s funkcijo toplotne črpalke za notranjost, visokonapetostno baterijo in pogonskim sistemom. Upravljanje toplote s predvidevanjem za visokonapetostno baterijo optimizira učinkovitost polnjenja.
• Kombinirana polnilna enota omogoča polnjenje na polnilnih postajah DC s hitrim polnjenjem do 205 kW. Doseg se lahko poveča za kar 164 kilometrov (BMW i4 eDrive40) in 140 kilometrov (BMW i4 M50) z 10-minutnim polnjenjem na tovrstnih polnilnih postajah. Storitev polnjenja BMW Charging zagotavlja posebej ugodne cene polnjenja na javnih polnilnih postajah in visokozmogljivih polnilnih postajah IONITY.
• BMW i4 je nov sinonim za trajnostno športno zmogljivost, udobje in vsakodnevno uporabnost v segmentu srednje velikih prestižnih avtomobilov. Koncept vozila Gran Coupé združuje udobje limuzine s sodobno funkcionalnostjo. Elegantna športna zasnova s proporci raztegnjenega kupeja, poševna strešna linija, štiri bočna vrata z okni brez okvirjev in velika vrata prtljažnika.
• Skoraj popolnoma zaprt sprednji del in čudovita ledvička BMW z diskretno vgrajeno kamero, ultrazvočnimi in radarskimi senzorji. Vitka žarometa, opcijsko s funkcijo BMW Laserlight. Barvni poudarki v BMW i Blue. BMW i4 eDrive40 v specifikaciji M Sport in BMW i4 M50 s posebnimi zmogljivostnimi iztočnicami. Paket zunanje opreme M Carbon in dodatki iz programa BMW M Performance Parts bodo na voljo od začetka prodaje.
• Luksuzni ambient in večnamenska notranjost. Akustična zasteklitev, predhodno ogrevanje in predhodno temperiranje, športni sedeži in športni volan so del standardne opreme. Sredinska konzola z moderno oblikovano nadzorno ploščo za prestavno ročico, upravljalnikom BMW in funkcijskimi gumbi. Velika vrata prtljažnika so standardno opremljena z električnim mehanizmom odpiranja in zapiranja. Prtljažnik nudi prostornino v velikosti 470 litrov, ki jo je mogoče razširiti do največ 1290 litrov. Opcijsko je na voljo električno raztegljiva in zložljiva vlečna kljuka. Dovoljena obremenitev: 1600 kilogramov.
• Širok nabor možnosti osebnih prilagoditev, kot je to običajno pri prestižnih modelih. Užitek in udobje med vožnjo dodatno bogatijo možnosti, kot so ogrevanje in zračenje sedežev, oblazinjenje iz usnja Vernasca in različice oblazinjenja iz usnja BMW Individual, instrumentna plošča s prevleko Sensatec ali usnjenimi prevlekami, paket M Sport Pro, ambientalna razsvetljava, sistem za prostorski zvok Harman Kardon in velika steklena drsna/dvižna sončna streha.
• Premiera nove generacije nadzornega/upravljalnega sistema BMW iDrive. Jasen poudarek na funkcionalnosti zaslona na dotik novega ukrivljenega zaslona BMW in naravnem glasovnem dialogu, ki ga omogoča nadgrajeni inteligentni osebni asistent BMW. Popolnoma digitalni zaslon, sestavljen iz 12,3-palčnega informacijskega prikazovalnika in 14,9-palčnega nadzornega prikazovalnika. Napredna grafika in zmogljiva programska oprema, ki temelji na operacijskem sistemu BMW 8.
• Samodejna klimatska naprava z novim upravljanjem prek zaslona na dotik in vgrajenim filtrom iz nanovlaken. Inteligentni nadzor temperature s pretokom zraka ter ogrevanjem sedežev in volana.
• Nadgradnja programske opreme na daljavo zagotavlja, da je programska oprema vedno posodobljena. Navigacija s sistemom v oblaku BMW Maps. Načrtovanje poti s postanki med vožnjo za polnjenje vozil s pomočjo storitve BMW Charging. Obsežna integracija pametnih telefonov, vključno z uporabo aplikacij Apple CarPlay in Android Auto. Prilagajanje osebnih nastavitev s pomočjo BMW ID in aplikacije My BMW. Hiter prenos podatkov prek mobilnega omrežja 5G.
• Na voljo je okoli 40 funkcij za pomoč pri vožnji. Opozorilo pred čelnim trkom, informacije o omejitvi hitrosti in opozorilo za zapustitev voznega pasu so del standardne opreme. Opcijsko je na voljo aktivni tempomat s samodejnim sistemom za omejevanje hitrosti Speed Limit Assist, funkcijo nadzora poti in (v Nemčiji) odzivanjem na semaforje. Na voljo je tudi: funkcija Driving Assistant Professional, vključno z asistentom za krmiljenje in ohranjanje voznega pasu.
• Nadzor razdalje pri parkiranju in kamera za pomoč pri vzvratni vožnji sta del standardne opreme. Opcijsko je na voljo parkirni asistent z dodatnim asistentom za vzvratno vožnjo. Parking Assistant Plus s funkcijo Surround View.
• Jasno prizadevanje za trajnostno poslovanje v okviru odgovorne uporabe virov prek celotne vrednostne verige in maksimalno zmanjšanje ogljičnega odtisa skozi celotno življenjsko dobo izdelka. Proizvodnja vozil v tovarni BMW Group v Münchnu; baterijske celice so proizvedene s stoodstotno zeleno energijo.
• Obsežna uporaba sekundarnih surovin, naravnih in recikliranih materialov. Poseben način zasnove elektromotorjev omogoča opustitev uporabe redkozemeljskih materialov. Nadzorovano, pregledno in trajnostno pridobivanje kobalta in litija za visokonapetostne baterije.