BMW Gen6 electric motors debut: 800V power for Neue Klasse
BMW launches Gen6 electric motors with 800-volt tech for Neue Klasse
BMW Gen6 electric motors debut: 800V power for Neue Klasse
BMW starts Gen6 electric motor production in Steyr: 800‑volt architecture, first in iX3 50 xDrive with up to 805 km WLTP range and 400 kW ultra‑fast charging.
2025-09-09T10:40:51+03:00
2025-09-09T10:40:51+03:00
2025-09-09T10:40:51+03:00
In August, BMW’s plant in Steyr, Austria, launched series production of sixth-generation electric motors that will anchor the brand’s upcoming Neue Klasse lineup. Shown at IAA 2025 in Munich, these units will underpin all new electric models and be shipped to major assembly hubs around the world.The Gen6 design follows a modular concept, enabling flexible powertrain configurations. Core hardware—the rotor, stator, inverter and transmission—is produced on site, while aluminum housings come from BMW’s casting division in Landshut.The headline change is a shift to an 800-volt electrical architecture. It cuts energy losses by 40 percent, reduces production costs by 20 percent and trims weight by roughly 10 percent. The result is not only higher efficiency but also a setup that’s easier to scale for mass production—a pragmatic decision that reads as decidedly future-proof.The first production model with Gen6 is the BMW iX3 50 xDrive. It offers up to 805 kilometers on the WLTP cycle and supports charging at up to 400 kW. Ten minutes at a compatible charger can add 372 kilometers of range. Output reaches 470 hp and 645 Nm of torque, with 0–100 km/h dispatched in just 4.9 seconds. On paper, these figures make a strong case for effortless daily use and quick turnarounds on the road.For BMW, this new motor family is a strategic move. The Neue Klasse EVs, debuting in 2025, are set to gain a clear advantage by combining long range, strong performance and cost-efficient manufacturing—precisely the mix that tends to resonate as the market matures.In that light, Gen6 is more than the next phase in BMW’s e-drive evolution; it is the foundation for a brand future built around large-scale electrification.
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BMW launches Gen6 electric motors with 800-volt tech for Neue Klasse
BMW starts Gen6 electric motor production in Steyr: 800‑volt architecture, first in iX3 50 xDrive with up to 805 km WLTP range and 400 kW ultra‑fast charging.
Michael Powers, Editor
In August, BMW’s plant in Steyr, Austria, launched series production of sixth-generation electric motors that will anchor the brand’s upcoming Neue Klasse lineup. Shown at IAA 2025 in Munich, these units will underpin all new electric models and be shipped to major assembly hubs around the world.
The Gen6 design follows a modular concept, enabling flexible powertrain configurations. Core hardware—the rotor, stator, inverter and transmission—is produced on site, while aluminum housings come from BMW’s casting division in Landshut.
The headline change is a shift to an 800-volt electrical architecture. It cuts energy losses by 40 percent, reduces production costs by 20 percent and trims weight by roughly 10 percent. The result is not only higher efficiency but also a setup that’s easier to scale for mass production—a pragmatic decision that reads as decidedly future-proof.
The first production model with Gen6 is the BMW iX3 50 xDrive. It offers up to 805 kilometers on the WLTP cycle and supports charging at up to 400 kW. Ten minutes at a compatible charger can add 372 kilometers of range. Output reaches 470 hp and 645 Nm of torque, with 0–100 km/h dispatched in just 4.9 seconds. On paper, these figures make a strong case for effortless daily use and quick turnarounds on the road.
For BMW, this new motor family is a strategic move. The Neue Klasse EVs, debuting in 2025, are set to gain a clear advantage by combining long range, strong performance and cost-efficient manufacturing—precisely the mix that tends to resonate as the market matures.
In that light, Gen6 is more than the next phase in BMW’s e-drive evolution; it is the foundation for a brand future built around large-scale electrification.
