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April 10, 2026

BMW Factory in Munich Ceases Gasoline Production After 104 Years: Only Electric Vehicles on the Line from Now On

The famous BMW factory in Munich is ceasing gasoline and diesel car production to become a center for electric vehicles. The German giant is investing 650 million euros in the complete modernization of its oldest plant, which has been in existence for 104 years. Starting at the end of this year, this facility will exclusively produce electric cars, marking the end of an era.

BMW Factory in Munich Ceases Gasoline Production After 104 Years: Only Electric Vehicles on the Line from Now On

TL;DR

  • BMW's 104-year-old Munich factory will exclusively produce electric vehicles starting at the end of this year.
  • A €650 million investment is modernizing the plant, incorporating artificial intelligence, 800 robots, and advanced digital monitoring systems.
  • The new technology is expected to lower production costs by 10% for models like the upcoming all-electric BMW i3, which starts production in August 2026.
  • The factory will use a new vehicle architecture called 'Neue Klasse' for easier and faster assembly, with batteries sourced from nearby Bavarian plants.
  • Around 60% of logistics operations within the factory are planned to be handled by self-driving systems and robots.

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