According to insiders, BMW is working on batteries that will be considerably cheaper than the current batteries that it screws into its EVs. The new battery technology is being used for the first time in the ‘New Class’.
More and more is becoming known about the ‘Neue Klasse’, the new generation of electric BMWs on a dedicated EV platform. They should not only be better than the current electric BMWs because of the focused architecture, but also thanks to new batteries. According to Automotive News, insiders report that BMW is working on cylindrical battery cells with its partners in this field. You can already find such cells at Tesla, for example, where many other manufacturers – including BMW now – use prismatic cells. The big advantage …
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