BMW Group Component Plant 02.20 in Dingolfing has marked a decade of innovation in electric mobility, producing over 1.5 million electric motors, one million high-voltage batteries, and ten million battery modules. This site in Lower Bavaria continues to spearhead BMW’s efforts in electromobility, contributing significantly to the company’s leadership in the electrified vehicle market.
Key Highlights:
- Transformation Success: Once a central spare parts warehouse, Plant 02.20 has been transformed over the past decade into a cutting-edge facility for e-drive components, including electric motors and high-voltage batteries. Since 2015, BMW has invested over one billion euros into modernizing the plant, establishing 15 production lines and creating more than 2,500 jobs.
- Production Milestones: The fifth generation of electric motors and high-voltage batteries began production in 2020. Today, Plant 02.20 produces about 80% of BMW’s electric motors and 60% of its high-voltage batteries.
- Global Network: The success of Plant 02.20 has supported the expansion of BMW’s global e-drive production network, with new facilities planned for the US, Mexico, China, Hungary, and Irlbach-Straßkirchen. This network will utilize expertise from Dingolfing to ensure high-quality and efficient production worldwide.
Leadership Insights:
- Stefan Kasperowski, Vice President High-Voltage Battery Production: “Plant 02.20 is crucial in supplying our vehicle plants with reliable and flexible e-drive components. Our success in this transformation reflects our commitment to leading in electrification.”
- Markus Fallböhmer, Senior Vice President Battery Production: “The rapid transformation of Plant 02.20 was a major achievement, enabling us to meet the growing demand for electrified vehicles.”
- Klaus von Moltke, Senior Vice President Engine Production: “Dingolfing remains the heart of e-drive production at BMW, playing a vital role in our global network.”
As BMW Group continues to expand its capabilities in electrification, Plant 02.20’s expertise and successful transformation set a benchmark for future developments within the company and the automotive industry at large.
