June 17 — Sources close to BMW said rumors that the automaker will halt July
production of China-made BEVs including the i3, i5 and iX1 reflect a routine
capacity adjustment tied to market timing and product cycles, not an exit from
the Chinese BEV market. Insiders said the adjustment is intended to concentrate
capacity and resources to prepare localized production of BMW’s next-generation
models, which will include upgrades across vehicle technology, intelligent
cockpits, autonomous-driving features and user experience to match China’s NEV
consumption upgrade. Sources said the change will not affect after-sales,
maintenance or existing owner rights.
