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BMW to Pour Hundreds of Millions Into Leipzig Plant as Site Secures Hydrogen Link

The Leipzig factory is operating at full capacity with 24-hour, three-shift production.

Overview

  • BMW confirmed a three-digit million euro program to expand and renew Leipzig’s facilities to prepare for next vehicle generations.
  • The company said it has contractually secured the plant’s connection to Germany’s hydrogen core network.
  • Management reported output of up to 1,300 vehicles per day and forecast another annual production record after 246,000 cars in 2024.
  • Leipzig currently builds only one fully electric model, the Mini Countryman, as the works council presses for a larger e-mobility share.
  • Since opening in 2005, the site has produced nearly four million vehicles and uniquely manufactures BMW and Mini models with combustion, hybrid and electric drivetrains on one line.