BMW surpasses 2 million electric cars and consolidates its position in Romania
The BMW Group has officially reached the milestone of 2 million fully electric vehicles (BEVs) sold globally. The achievement comes 13 years after the debut of the brand’s first series-production electric model, the pioneering BMW i3 launched in 2013. The pace of adoption has accelerated dramatically: while the first million electric cars took almost a decade, the second million were delivered in just 25 months.
The symbolic car number 2,000,000 is a BMW i5 M60 xDrive Sedan, finished in Tanzanite Blue. Assembled at the German plant in Dingolfing, the performance model based on the new 5 Series was delivered to a customer in Spain.
Figures of Bavarian electrical expansion
- 3.5 million electrified vehicles: Including 100% electric (BEV) and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) models, BMW has exceeded 3.5 million units sold since the launch of the BMW i division.
- 1 in 4 cars electrified: In the first half of 2026, a quarter of the group's total global sales were represented by electrified models.
- 38% growth in Europe: In the second quarter of 2026, sales of fully electric BMW models on the European continent increased by 38% compared to the same period last year, reaching 81,445 units.
- 28% share of the European market: In the first six months of 2026, 100% electric cars accounted for 28% of the German group's total deliveries in Europe.
The success of BMW electric models in Romania
In the Romanian market, the BMW Group has maintained a steady upward trajectory, establishing itself among the leaders of the premium electric vehicle segment. The shift towards zero-emission options is supported by the expansion of corporate fleets and the preference of private customers for the Bavarian sedans and SUVs.
A decisive factor in the local success is the flexible architecture strategy: popular models such as the 4 Series (i4), 5 Series (i5) or X1 (iX1) are available simultaneously with thermal, hybrid and 100% electric engines, allowing a transition adapted to the needs of each driver.
BMW electric models available in Romania and starting prices
| BMW Model | Segment & Body Style | WLTP Range (approx.) | Estimated Starting Price (incl. VAT)* |
| BMW iX1 | Compact SAV | 417 – 475 km | from ~€48,000 |
| BMW iX2 | Compact Sports Activity Coupé | 410 – 478 km | from ~€48,900 |
| BMW i4 | Sporty Gran Coupé | 480 – 600 km | from ~€53,000 |
| BMW i5 | Executive Sedan / Touring | 450 – 580 km | from ~€70,000 |
| BMW iX3 | Mid-size SAV | ~460 km | from ~€67,000 |
| BMW iX | Luxury SAV (Dedicated Platform) | 425 – 630 km | from ~€85,000 |
| BMW i7 | Flagship Luxury Sedan | 580 – 625 km | from ~€115,000 |
The most popular models on the Romanian market remain the BMW iX1 and BMW i4, thanks to the balance between autonomy, space and dynamic performance, closely followed by the luxury BMW iX SUV.
The brand's transition from the pioneering i3 to the 2 million unit milestone paves the way for the Munich-based manufacturer's next technological revolution: the launch of the new generation of Neue Klasse models, developed on platforms dedicated exclusively to electric propulsion.
