In Pictures: BMW to Build Neue Klasse Inverter Power Modules In-House at Austrian Plant

BMW's Steyr investment will expand automated assembly capacity for Gen6 inverter power modules.

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The €100 million Steyr project underscores BMW's push to deepen in-house electrical engineering.

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Inverter power modules are central to the Gen6 electric drivetrain BMW will build in Austria.

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BMW aims to reduce reliance on geopolitically sensitive semiconductor supply chains.

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Production of the modules is scheduled to begin in summer 2029 at the Austrian plant.

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The Steyr site will take on a larger role in BMW's electric vehicle supply chain.

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BMW's in-house power electronics strategy supports its next-generation electric lineup.

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The investment reflects broader industry efforts to localize EV component production.

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BMW's Gen6 motors and inverters underpin its next phase of electrification.

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