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BMW iX3 Cuts Manufacturing Emissions and Reaches CO₂ Parity in Under 18,000 km on Renewables

The finalized plan combines extensive recycled materials with an all-electric Debrecen factory to underpin BMW’s net-zero CO₂ roadmap.

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Overview

  • The iX3 achieves CO₂ parity with a comparable combustion model after roughly 21,500 km on the European power mix and 17,500 km when charged solely with renewables.
  • BMW’s Gen6 battery cells incorporate 50% recycled cobalt, lithium and nickel, cutting lifecycle emissions per watt-hour by 42% compared to the prior generation.
  • Key vehicle components use high recycled-content materials, including 30% marine-sourced plastics, 80% recycled light metal for axle knuckles and 70% recycled aluminum for wheels.
  • BMW’s new Debrecen plant will produce the iX3 using only renewable electricity with up to 25% onsite solar power, emitting just 0.1 tonnes of CO₂e per vehicle.
  • A new feature in the My BMW app will let drivers track each iX3’s individual CO₂ footprint from production through real-world energy use.