BMW and Sustainability: A Look at the Brand’s Environmental Initiatives and Electric Vehicle Lineup

Everywhere you look, new electric vehicles are hitting the market, but BMW’s commitment to sustainability stands out among the competition. The BMW electric lineup has been fine-tuned to include the latest technology, modern styling, and a unique dedication to our environment. Even though their EV lineup is intriguing, their vehicles are only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to their sustainability promises. 

BMW has introduced an initiative to improve the sustainability of their operations by the year 2030. BMW is working to change the future of vehicle manufacturing by altering the way they think, act, and approach their day-to-day processes.

BMW’s Environmental Initiatives     

BMW’s sustainability goal includes almost every aspect of their business. From their raw materials, recycling, supply chain, production, and use phase, plus, they’ve even begun some agricultural efforts for sustainability. With their vehicles, they have promised to reduce CO2 emissions by 40% by their goal year of 2030. 

This initiative also includes bringing seven million electric vehicles to the market, reducing CO2 emissions of BMW production facilities by 80%, and creating the gold standard on how to manage resources sustainably. This is all in pursuit of BMW’s goal to create the most sustainable supply chain in their sector.

This strategy is founded on six pillars for sustainability:

• Circular economy: This will focus on raw materials being recycled as far as possible for new car production.
• Electrification: The goal is for every second BMW vehicle produced to be electric by 2030.
• Production: BMW is streamlining energy efficiency, resource conservation, and waste avoidance at production facilities. 
• Supply chain: BMW is committed to reducing emissions throughout the supply chain, protect workers’ rights, and guarantee fair working conditions.
• Employee development: BMW promises to live up to its responsibility to its employees, as they are their greatest asset. Over 75,000 employees received specialized training to learn new skills and advance through the company. 
• Societal responsibility: With their multinational workforce, BMW devotes resources to communities in need around the world. 

BMW’s Electric Vehicle Lineup   

With BMW’s commitment to putting more electric vehicles on the road, their lineup lives up to their reputation of reliable, luxury cars that stand out in its class. The BMW electric lineup includes the BMW i4, BMW iX, and BMW i7. 

BMW i4

The i4 is available in three models: The i4 eDrive35, i4 eDrive 40, and the i4 M50. The i4 eDrive35 gets up to 256 miles of range with 282 horsepower, while the i4 eDrive40 gets 301 miles of range with 335 horsepower for a sportier drive.

The i4 M50 gives you everything you love about the M series, with a powerful electric performance. You’ll enjoy 370 horsepower with up to 270 miles of range.

BMW iX

The iX models are BMW’s impressive electric SUVs. The iX is available in the iX xDrive50 and M60 models. The iX xDrive50 is stylish and sporty with 516 horsepower and a range of up to 324 miles. The iX M60 is fast and powerful with 610 horses under the hood and up to 280 miles of range. 

BMW i7

The BMW i7 is the electric lineup’s ultra-luxurious sedan. The i7 is comfortable, modern, and stylish – an electric vehicle for the ages. The i7 boasts 536 horsepower with 318 miles of range, making it the ultimate electric luxury sedan.

Charging and Infrastructure 

BMW is making charging your EV easier than ever before, with home and public charging options designed for your convenience. You can charge right at home with the Flexible Fast Charger or the BMW Wallbox. Every new BMW electric vehicle comes with the Flexible Fast Charger, allowing you to hook up to any 120-volt household outlet. 

The BMW Wallbox is a 240-volt charger that allows you to charge your BMW in as little as 12 hours right at home. It’s minimalist design blends right in inside your garage and is also weatherproof so it can be installed outdoors. 

If you don’t have a home charger or need to charge on the go, you can use Electrify America’s conveniently located – and complimentary – charging stations wherever you find yourself. Using the My BMW app, you can locate your nearest charging station to make sure you’re ready for your next road trip or drive around town.

Sustainability in the Future of BMW

BMW’s main focus for their fully electric vehicles is ultra-efficiency and high performance. BMW is working to define the next generation of EVs, as well as the future of vehicle manufacturing as a whole. They are focused on three main elements to guide their production:
Digitalization, electrification, and sustainability. 

As a BMW driver, you’ll still experience BMW’s iconic powerful, emotional, luxurious design, all with a promise of a better future.

Trade in Your Vehicle for an Electric BMW Today!

BMW is here to make to make an EV for everyone, and we’re sure you’ll find yours at BMW of Roanoke. Hit the road in your new EV today and commit to preserving the environment with BMW.

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