BMW boosts battery assembly in Germany for Mini crossover EV

BMW battery production in Leipzig — Battery production is pictured at BMW's plant in Leipzig. (BMW)

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LEIPZIG -- BMW is adding a third battery assembly line and five cell varnishing lines at its Leipzig plant in Germany by 2024, with two more high voltage battery assembly lines to follow after that.

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