Solidifying leadership in electrification … BMW surpasses global cumulative sales of 2 million pure electric vehicles

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On the 7th, BMW Group announced via press release that it has surpassed a global cumulative sales volume of 2 million pure electric vehicles (BEVs) since the launch of the BMW i3 at the end of 2013.

The cumulative sales of electrified models, including plug-in hybrid electric vehicle leaders (PHEV), stand at approximately 3.5 million units. The milestone was reached when a BMW i5 M60 xDrive produced at the Dingolfing plant in Germany was delivered to a customer in Spain, marking the top position among premium brands. By the first half of 2026, more than one out of every four vehicles sold globally will be an electrified model, while the share of pure electric vehicles within Europe has reached 28%.

In Korea, BMW Group Korea recorded domestic sales of 5,895 pure electric vehicles from January to August 2026, securing the top spot among imported premium brands. This represents an increase of approximately 55% compared to the same period last year. MINI sold 1,576 units during the same period, achieving growth of about 55% year-on-year, with pure electric vehicle sales accounting for over 29% of its total sales. Combined sales of PHEV and pure electric vehicles totaled 9,203 units, up approximately 19% from the previous year's corresponding period.

In the infrastructure and services sector, BMW Group Korea has established a total of 3,155 charging stations nationwide through its 'Charging Next' project and plans to expand this number to 4,000 by the end of the year. In June, four public 400kW ultra-fast chargers were installed at the BMW Charging Hub Lounge near Seoul Station and the BMW Driving Center on Yeongjong Island in Incheon. The company currently employs 480 high-voltage technicians, the highest number in the industry, specializing in high-voltage maintenance, with plans to increase this figure to 650 by 2028. Among 82 official service centers nationwide, 43 locations provide support for complex tasks such as high-voltage battery maintenance and accident repairs.

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