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BMW Group Plant Steyr has shipped its first electric motors for Neue Klasse test vehicles to Plant Debrecen in Hungary. This milestone follows ten months of system installations at the Austrian facility, which has been gearing up to produce next-generation electric motors for BMW’s new line of vehicles.
Key Highlights:
- First electric motors shipped from BMW Group Plant Steyr to Hungary.
- Motors to be used in Neue Klasse test vehicles at BMW Plant Debrecen.
- Production started three months ago with continuous process validation and optimization underway.
BMW Group Plant Steyr started delivering sixth-generation electric motors to the development department in Munich in September. Recently, the plant has expanded shipments to include Plant Debrecen, where these motors will be installed in Neue Klasse test vehicles. Klaus von Moltke, Senior Vice President of Engine Production at BMW AG, stated: “Our plant in Steyr has been delivering the first sixth-generation electric engines to the development department in Munich since September. We also recently began sending our e-engines directly to BMW Group Plant Debrecen, where they are being installed in test vehicles.”
Production at Plant Steyr launched three months ago, and Helmut Hochsteiner, Vice President of Electric Engine Production at BMW Group Plant Steyr, highlighted the ongoing efforts: “Over the coming months, we will continue to validate and optimise the complex production process for the new electric motors.” This development signifies an important milestone for the start of series production, connecting Neue Klasse with electric motors from Austria.
The BMW Group is pushing forward with its next phase of electrification, with test vehicles now utilizing Steyr’s production output as they work towards the start of full-scale series production. Further details on the production process can be accessed via the BMW Group PressClub.
About BMW Group Plant Steyr
BMW Group Plant Steyr, located in Upper Austria, is the largest engine plant within the BMW Group. It has 4,700 employees who produce over one million petrol and diesel engines annually. In addition, it hosts a significant development center for researching and advancing new drive systems. In June 2022, BMW announced its intention to begin production of electric drives in 2025, marking a major transformation for the Steyr facility. The plant also ranks among Austria’s top industrial companies in terms of both revenues and exports, underscoring its importance to the nation’s economy.
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