The BMW Group has broken ground on the first phase of its battery test centre in Wackersdorf, a significant step forward for BMW batteries and its commitment to e-mobility . The Upper Palatinate plant has begun operations in a facility of more than 8,000 square metres, with an investment exceeding 100 million euros. Full completion is planned for 2025.
Wackersdorf optimizes BMW batteries with advanced technology
First, the infrastructure has been retrofitted with advanced technology to test individual battery cells and high-voltage systems . The project, which began months ago with structural renovations, includes a new floor slab and the addition of 2,200 tons of steel, along with 10,000 cubic meters of concrete.
The facility operates 24/7 to test and simulate conditions that future BMW electric models will face on the road. Project manager Dr Felix Schmidt-Stein has highlighted the initial capacity to evaluate several hundred cells in parallel, with the expectation of processing thousands of tests in the future. Simulations range from load cycles to vibration and endurance tests, essential for vehicle homologation.
For the BMW Group , this development in Wackersdorf modernises its infrastructure and positions the plant as a crucial hub for the expansion of electromobility . Christoph Peters, plant director, emphasises that the centre further diversifies the site’s capabilities, adding a fourth pillar to its activities.
The Wackersdorf site has evolved from a nuclear manufacturing facility into a major hub for automotive innovation since the 1980s. Together with the Regensburg plant , which produces up to 1,400 vehicles a day , BMW continues to lead the way in efficiency and technology.
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