In Pictures: BMW Begins Gen 6 Battery Production in China; Neue Klasse i3 Goes 1,213 km on One Charge

BMW's Gen 6 high-voltage batteries are now rolling off production lines in Shenyang, China.

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The Neue Klasse i3 50L's 1,213 km run underscores BMW's push for longer real-world EV range.

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BMW's 10 billion yuan investment backs mass output of its sixth-generation battery technology.

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Long-range claims like the i3's 1,213 km test depend on a robust charging network.

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Charging infrastructure remains central to BMW's electric ambitions in China and beyond.

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The long-wheelbase i3 50L finished its record run with just 1% charge remaining.

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Modern charging hubs support the growing fleet of BMW EVs entering the market.

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Gen 6 battery production in Shenyang marks a key step in BMW's Neue Klasse rollout.

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Real-world range tests like the i3's 1,213 km run highlight advances in battery efficiency.

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