Photo Credit:Fair Use [17 U.S.C. § 107] New Gen6 electric drive unit is up to 40% more efficient than current technology.

BMW's Neue Klasse Revolution Just Took A Big Step Towards Production

02 Aug 2025 | Abstracted from CarBuzz

BMW's upcoming Neue Klasse EVs will be powered by the new Gen6 electric drive unit, which is up to 40% more efficient than current technology. This significant leap in efficiency is projected to increase vehicle range by 30%. The compact, integrated design also reduces production costs. Production of the core housing for these advanced e-drives has now begun at BMW's Steyr plant, marking a key milestone towards the 2025 launch of the first Neue Klasse models.

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