The home of BMW is officially "Ready for the Neue Klasse." Zohari Cars is thrilled to report that BMW Group Plant Munich has reached a pivotal milestone: the first fully electric BMW i3 pre-series vehicles are now rolling off the production line.

The BMW Group Plant Munich has officially entered a new era. Pre-series production of the fully electric BMW i3, the first model of the Neue Klasse generation, is now underway at the company’s home plant.

-The "Dress Rehearsal": Following successful "common function tests"—digital simulations of the production line—the factory has transitioned to building physical pre-series vehicles.

-iFACTORY Strategy: The entire production process was planned, simulated, and tested digitally before a single brick was laid. This "digital-first" approach allowed BMW to reorganize 1/3 of the plant’s footprint while still producing 1,000 vehicles (3 Series and 4 Series) per day.

-Timeline: Final refinements of workflows and digital interfaces will continue through the coming months, with full series production scheduled to launch in the second half of 2026.

-Future-Ready Tech: The plant now features a brand-new body shop and assembly area, plus an innovative paint shop, all designed specifically for the highly flexible, digitally connected Neue Klasse architecture.

The Future is iFACTORY

BMW is leaning heavily into its "iFACTORY" strategy—a digital-first approach to manufacturing. Every new assembly hall and robot arm was simulated in a virtual environment before being installed. This precision allowed BMW to overhaul 30% of the factory's footprint while maintaining its daily output of 1,000 internal combustion vehicles.

Building the Next Generation

The Neue Klasse represents more than just a new model; it is a complete reset of BMW’s design and technical DNA. With pre-series production now active, teams are stress-testing logistics and assembly workflows in real-world conditions. For the Zohari Cars community, this means the wait for the next generation of premium electric mobility is nearly over.

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Full series production will commence in late 2026. Stay tuned to Zohari Cars as we track BMW’s journey into a fully electric future.