BMW, the German luxury carmaker, intends to begin local production of electric vehicles (EVs) in India.

According to reports, BMW's EV sales in India amounted for nine percent of total sales in the first half of 2023.

The process of localiZation takes into account both the volume of sales in the Indian market and the required technological stability.

While BMW has already sold over 500 EVs in the first half of 2023, including models such as the i7, iX, i4, and MINI SE, the technology still has opportunity for growth and stabilization. BMW has been at the forefront of EV technology research since 2013, introducing electric cars in 2013 and now developing fifth-generation batteries.

The i7 Electric variants back passengers get a 31.3-inch 8K touchscreen display, a 12.3-inch curved digital cockpit, a 14.9-inch infotainment system, motorized front and back seats with therapeutic massage functions, and ambient lighting. Comparability: The Mercedes-Benz EQS competes with the BMW i7 Electric.

A 195 kW DC rapid charger could charge the BMW i7 electric vehicle from 10 percent to 80 percent in 34 minutes. It takes 5 and a half hours to charge the same amount with a 22 kW wallbox charger.

The battery pack for the i4 automotive will be 83.9 kWh, which is greater than the battery pack for the ix electrical SUV.

The BMW i4 comes with a range of luxury comfort options, including tri-zone climate control, perforated leather, a new 12.3-inch digital driver's show, and a 14.9-inch touchscreen infotainment system. Aside from that, extras such as cruise control with braking, a semi-automated parking assist system, a powered tailgate, and energy adjustable front seats are available. The i4 eDrive40 comes standard with a 17-speaker Harman Kardon audio system.

Despite the fact that EV sales currently account just eight to nine percent of BMW's overall sales in India, the company remains enthusiastic about the future. He expects that EVs will contribute much more to the company's sales, with a 15 percent contribution expected next year and perhaps increasing to 20-25 percent by 2025.

BMW sold a total of 5,867 premium vehicles in India in the first half of 2023 (including BMW and MINI brands). As the firm increases its worldwide EV lineup in the Indian market, the percentage of EVs in overall sales is expected to rise further.