The BMW i5 M60 xDrive has become the two-millionth all-electric vehicle produced by the BMW Group globally, marking a significant milestone in the company’s push towards electrification.
Finished in Tansanit Blue, the milestone vehicle was assembled at BMW Group’s Dingolfing plant in Germany and will be delivered to a customer in Spain.
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Dingolfing becomes BMW’s EV production hub
The Dingolfing facility has become BMW’s largest production hub for electric vehicles, currently producing models including the BMW iX, BMW i5 and BMW i7.
BMW says more than 320,000 all-electric vehicles have already been built at the plant since EV production began there in 2021 with the BMW iX. In 2025 alone, more than a quarter of all vehicles produced at Dingolfing were fully electric.
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BMW continues flexible production strategy
The company continues to follow what it calls a “technology-open” manufacturing strategy, allowing petrol, diesel, plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles to be built on the same production lines.
BMW says at least one fully electric model is now produced at every German BMW Group plant, as the company continues to scale up global EV production.
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Growing competition in the EV space
The milestone reflects the growing pace of EV adoption globally, with traditional luxury brands accelerating their transition towards electrified line-ups.
Rivals including Mercedes-Benz and Audi have also expanded their EV offerings in recent years, while Tesla continues to dominate the global electric vehicle market.
BMW’s electric line-up in Australia currently includes models such as the BMW i4, i5, iX1, iX2, iX and i7, with the brand expected to further expand its EV portfolio over the coming years.
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