In Pictures: BMW opens Irlbach-Straßkirchen plant for high-voltage battery series production

Electric mobility underpins BMW's battery production push as the Neue Klasse arrives.

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The new plant reflects the industry's broader shift toward electrified energy infrastructure.

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BMW's roughly €1 billion investment adds industrial capacity at Irlbach-Straßkirchen in Bavaria.

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Precision manufacturing remains central as series production of sixth-generation batteries begins.

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The facility will supply German vehicle plants, starting with batteries for the i3 built in Munich.

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High-voltage battery output depends on intricate electrical systems and components.

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The site is designed to feed BMW's expanding electric vehicle lineup across Germany.

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Energy demand and production scale loom over BMW's battery manufacturing strategy.

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Grid and energy infrastructure will play a key role in supporting battery series production.

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