BMW Gambled On EVs And People Were Mad. But The Gamble Worked
Briefly

In the first half of the year, BMW Group's overall sales decreased, but EV and PHEV sales grew, preventing a steeper decline. The group experienced a 15.7% increase in electric vehicle sales, totaling 220,540 units. Overall electrified vehicles, including plug-in hybrids, rose by 18.5%, reaching 318,949 units sold. Mini played a critical role in this sales growth, with one in three new Minis sold being an EV. Despite a slight decline in BMW EV sales, PHEV sales surged by 28.9% to 98,339 units.
BMW Group reported a 15.7% increase in electric vehicle sales in the first half of the year compared to the previous year, with 220,540 EVs sold.
The total electrified vehicle sales saw an 18.5% rise to 318,949 units, proving the strength of BMW Group in the global electrification market.
Mini contributed significantly to BMW Group's EV sales growth, with one in three new Minis sold being an electric vehicle, marking a 17.3% increase.
Despite challenges, the BMW brand experienced a 28.9% increase in plug-in hybrid sales, selling 98,339 PHEVs in the first half of the year.
Read at InsideEVs
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