BMW is implementing a zero-defect approach for the high-voltage batteries in its upcoming Neue Klasse EVs, checking every cell for quality upon arrival at the factory.
The German automaker is using AI-supported quality checks during production and integrating battery cells directly into the pack to ensure structural integrity.
BMW has partnered with battery suppliers for cylindrical cells and plans to have five battery factories on three continents to streamline production.
The new EVs from BMW will feature an 800-volt architecture, promising increased range, power, and higher charging speeds.