Key facts
- BMW has completed a $1.7 billion investment in its South Carolina production facilities.
- The investment will support the production of fully electric vehicles, including new electric SUVs.
- The Spartanburg plant will begin producing the iX5 electric SUV in late 2026.
- At least five additional electric models are planned for U.S. assembly by 2030.
- A new high-voltage battery assembly facility has been constructed in Woodruff, South Carolina.
BMW announced the completion of a $1.7 billion investment in its production plants in South Carolina, signaling a significant commitment to electric vehicle manufacturing in the United States. The German automaker's main plant in Spartanburg and a new facility in Woodruff have been expanded and constructed to support the launch of fully electric models.
The first all-electric SUV, the iX5, is slated to begin production in late 2026, with at least five more electric models planned for assembly in the U.S. by 2030. The Spartanburg facility, which is BMW's largest global production site and a major exporter, will also produce gasoline, diesel, and plug-in hybrid versions of its vehicles. A new high-voltage battery assembly facility in Woodruff will supply sixth-generation battery packs.
CEO Milan Nedeljkovic stated that the investment demonstrates confidence in the United States and reinforces South Carolina's central role in BMW Group's global operations. The Spartanburg plant has produced over seven million vehicles and exports approximately half of its output to various global markets.