BMW officially inaugurates its Hungarian plant in Debrecen, dedicated to electric vehicles of the Neue Klasse

Following a major investment of around two billion euros, the new BMW plant in the Hungarian town of Debrecen is now a reality. Activity at these facilities will begin this very month of October, with the start of pre-production of the first model of the Neue Klasse from BMW.

The Debrecen plant, designed under the principles of BMW iFACTORY, stands out as the first in the group to operate exclusively on renewable energy during its regular operation, eliminating the use of fossil fuels. Its construction began in the summer of 2022, and its focus on the production of electric vehicles makes it one of the most advanced facilities of BMW. According to the Bavarian company, this state-of-the-art plant also reinforces the company’s commitment to Europe.

The new BMW iX3 promises an impressive range of just over 800 km on a single charge, always under the WLTP homologation cycle. But it stands out not only for being able to go further than most, but also for its impressive charging power when recharging, which allows it to increase its range by 372 km in just ten minutes. The first electric car of BMW’s Neue Klasse will thus reach the market setting new standards for the rest of the competition.

A grand debut

The official inauguration ceremony of the new Debrecen plant was attended by prominent figures, such as the mayor of the Hungarian town, László Papp, as well as the Hungarian Prime Minister, Viktor Orbán. The latter highlighted the significant impact that BMW’s investment will have on Hungary and recalled a cooperation agreement in the automotive sector reached between Germany and Hungary in 1998. Additionally, the Hungarian Prime Minister expressed his wish that more Hungarian families may be able to access BMW vehicles, which will be possible if the country’s economy continues to grow.

The Debrecen plant, whose construction was approved in 2018, is one of the largest investments made by a foreign company in Hungary in recent years. The chosen location is not coincidental, moreover, since it will be complemented by the presence of another battery plant from the Chinese supplier CATL in the same town.

In line with the company’s new strategy based on the principle “local for local“, BMW will assemble its sixth-generation batteries directly in Debrecen, thus optimising logistics and reducing environmental impact. This plant will be the first of five worldwide to produce these advanced high-voltage batteries.

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