From Motor1 · Anthony Alaniz · · 40s
BMW EVs Keep V8s Alive
BMW's electric sales help sustain its high-performance V8 engines.
In brief
BMW's electric sales help sustain its high-performance V8 engines. BMW's electric car sales in Australia support continued V8 engine production through emissions standards. Originally reported by Motor1.
BMW's Electric Sales Boost V8s
BMW's electric cars help keep its high-performance V8 engines in production through Australia's emissions standards.
“We can absolutely create that balance [of powertrains] as an organization, and that’s what we intend to keep.”
Australia's EV Sales Impact
In Australia, electric vehicles accounted for nearly 20 percent of BMW's sales in 2025.
BMW's Power of Choice
BMW offers gasoline, diesel, plug-in hybrid, and fully electric vehicles to meet changing consumer demand.
V8 Engine Future
BMW plans to produce inline-six, V8, and V12 engines well into the next decade.
At a glance
BMW's electric car sales in Australia support continued V8 engine production through emissions standards.
