On June 18, a reporter addressed rumors that had been swirling online since June 17, suggesting that BMW would completely stop producing all pure electric models manufactured in China, such as the i3, i5, and iX1, starting from July. According to sources close to BMW, this production pause is merely a routine capacity adjustment aligned with market trends and product life cycles, rather than an exit from China's pure electric vehicle market. Insider sources revealed that the primary objective behind adjusting the production of existing locally produced pure electric models is to focus capacity and resources on expediting the local manufacturing of BMW's next-generation vehicles. These new models will feature significant enhancements in vehicle technology, intelligent cockpits, autonomous driving capabilities, and overall user travel experience, aligning more closely with the evolving demands for upgraded consumption in China's new energy vehicle sector. Furthermore, the source clarified that this adjustment will have no impact on the comprehensive after-sales support, maintenance, and other ancillary services available to current owners and prospective buyers throughout the product lifecycle, ensuring that user rights remain unaffected.
