BMW i3 Neue Klasse drives 1,213 km on one charge; Gen 6 battery output starts in China

· Automotive & EV · Germany · China

BMW said its Neue Klasse i3 50L covered 1,213 km (753 miles) in a real-world road test without recharging, the longest distance any BMW EV has achieved. The long-wheelbase i3 demonstrated the company's Gen 6 battery technology. Separately, BMW has started Gen 6 battery production in China to support the Neue Klasse lineup. The results are part of BMW's push to show that its next-generation electric platform can address range concerns as it rolls out new models.

Why it matters：Range and battery-cost gains are the core competitive battleground in EVs; BMW's results and China battery production signal how quickly established premium brands are closing the gap with Chinese leaders.

Key points

  • The i3 50L covered 1,213 km (753 miles) without recharging, BMW's longest EV test to date
  • The test used BMW's Gen 6 battery technology
  • BMW has begun Gen 6 battery production in China for Neue Klasse models

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