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BMW’s $108M Battery Logistics Facility

The Logistic News by The Logistic News
April 29, 2024
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BMW’s $108M Battery Logistics Facility
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In the realm of electric vehicles (EVs), BMW Group has been making significant strides, particularly with its recent $1.7 billion investment in South Carolina manufacturing. This investment, coupled with the launch of a new lineup of electric options, underscores BMW’s ambition to dominate the EV industry.

Adding to its electrification strategy, BMW is now turning its focus to its homeland, Germany. At the Leipzig manufacturing campus, the renowned automaker has initiated the construction of a groundbreaking battery logistics facility. This facility will be pivotal in the production of the all-new Mini Countryman.

Plant director Petra Peterhänsel emphasizes the significance of this development: “Leipzig continues to power ahead. Making the BMW i3, we were the BMW Group’s pioneer in electromobility. Now, with the development of e-component production and the upcoming launch of the Mini Countryman, the future is already taking shape.”

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This battery logistics plant isn’t just about production—it’s about sustainability too. With a rooftop solar array generating over 3,000 kilowatts (kW) in ideal conditions and the addition of “more than 5,700 new shrubs and trees,” BMW’s commitment to minimizing its carbon footprint is evident.

The first phase of the facility is slated for completion by mid-2024. Once fully operational, it will create 500 new jobs in the Leipzig region and serve as BMW’s EV logistics hub, storing high-voltage battery components for its electric models.

BMW’s ambitions are clear: by 2026, they aim to have a third of their vehicle sales comprised of fully electric models, cementing their position as a leader in the global EV market.

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