BMW is preparing for one of the biggest changes in its history, as the company has confirmed that its iconic Munich factory will stop producing gasoline and diesel cars entirely by 2027.
The historic plant, which is BMW’s oldest production site and one of the brand’s most important factories, will become a dedicated electric vehicle hub as the company prepares to launch its next-generation Neue Klasse models.
Right now, the Munich facility still produces around 1,000 cars per day, including models like the 3 Series and 4 Series. But the era of combustion engines at BMW’s home factory is slowly coming to an end.
The New BMW i3 Will Lead The Change
BMW says production of the all-new electric i3 sedan will begin in August 2026, with the factory also set to build the i3 Touring wagon version.
That means Munich will become the center of BMW’s new electric generation, with the i3 playing a major role in the company’s future plans.
A Huge Investment Behind The Transformation
BMW has invested around 650 million euros into upgrading and modernizing the Munich plant over the past two years.
The goal is not just to switch from gasoline to electric power. BMW also wants the factory to become more efficient, more digital, and more flexible.
The company expects production costs to drop by around 10 percent once the new i3 enters full production, making it cheaper to build than the current gasoline-powered 3 Series.
BMW’s latest sixth-generation battery technology will be supplied from Germany, while the electric motors will come from the company’s plant in Steyr, Austria.
Munich Says Goodbye To Combustion Power
For now, Munich still builds several important models, including the M3 and i4, along with combustion-powered cars for export markets.
But by 2027, BMW fans looking for six-cylinder engines and traditional gasoline models will have to look elsewhere, because Munich is set to become a fully electric factory.
ArabGT Opinion
This is much more than a factory update. BMW turning its oldest and most symbolic plant into an EV-only facility sends a clear message about where the company believes the future is heading.
The real challenge now is not building electric cars. It is making sure the next-generation i3 still delivers the same driving feel, excitement, and character that made the 3 Series such an icon in the first place.
Because for many BMW fans, the sound and emotion of a combustion engine have always been part of the experience
