BMW claims that these batteries will allow its vehicles to go 30 percent farther per charge and will increase charging speeds by 30 percent. The cells will be assembled into a battery housing that is made up of a metal frame that will eventually be integrated into the under body of Neue Klasse vehicles.
Thanks to this facility, the battery packs for all vehicles leaving the plant will be assembled onsite. According to Markus Fallböhmer, BMW’s senior VP of battery production, that’s an important factor in making the iFactory efficient. “The BMW iFACTORY is also about ensuring short distances for logistics,” he explains. “The close link between battery assembly and vehicle production is part of our strategy.”
In addition, BMW says it will use as many recycled materials as possible to make up its new batteries. Ultimately, it hopes to reduce the carbon footprint of battery cell production by 60 percent.
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