BMW has sold 3 million electrified vehicles worldwide as of August 2025, officially. The milestone spans battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs). A profound milestone on the company’s electric mobility path. The first milestone unit was a 3 Series plug-in hybrid, made at BMW’s Munich plant. A reflection of the German manufacturer’s success in fusing luxury, performance, and electrification.
BMW: Quickly RISING Electric Sales
BMW’s electrified car sales have gained pace consistently over the past few years:
- In the first six months of 2025, BMW sold 318,949 electrified vehicles. Out of which around 220,540 were fully electric.
- BMW sold only 174,063 electric cars in the same period, beating other German premium automakers.
- MINI played a significant role as well, as more than a third of its international sales in 2025 were fully electric.
- Europe is still the biggest market for BMW’s electrified cars, with deliveries exceeding 60%.
Strategic Emphasis on Electrification
BMW CEO Jochen Goller emphasized the firm’s dedication to an open-technology strategy. Making both fully electric and hybrid models available to cater to varied customer requirements globally. This approach has enabled BMW to lead in electrification and attract a wide customer base across changing markets like Europe, China, and North America.
BMW CEO Jochen Goller said, “The three millionth electrified vehicle milestone confirms BMW Group’s leadership in premium electrified mobility. Over one in four BMW Group cars sold in the first half of 2025 were already electrified, proof of our high market acceptance.”
BMW: Most Important Points of the Sales Achievement
Embracing both BEVs and PHEVs has made electrification easy across different consumer tastes.
- Sustained introductions of products, including new electric MINI models, are fueling growth.
- European markets now reflect more than 40% electrified proportion of overall BMW deliveries.
- The success is an indication of BMW’s intent to integrate sustainability with luxury and performance in perfect harmony.
ELCTRIK Speaks
In the future, BMW intends to continue innovating and adding new electric models. Technologies to its portfolio with the aim of maintaining its competitive position. In a changing automotive market.
