The German brand BMW is difficult to rank among the pioneers in the electrification of the vehicle fleet, although it began experimenting with the production of electric vehicles much earlier than some competitors. If on a global scale by 2030 BMW will switch to electric traction only half of the new cars of this brand, then in China the milestone of a quarter of the range will be surpassed by 2025.

Jochen Goller, head of BMW’s local dealership, made statements to this effect at an industry event in Shanghai this week. According to official figures, about 4% of BMW cars sold in China were electric cars last year. By 2023, the company will launch 12 new electric vehicle models on the local market.

BMW intends to expand its Chinese production facilities, but no final decisions have been made yet. In this country, the German automaker operates through joint ventures with Brilliance and Great Wall. In the latter case, the Chinese partner will build a new facility that will start producing electric versions of Mini in an assortment of two models from 2023 for the global market. This subsidiary brand will switch to electric traction from 2030.