BMW has been on the path to 3 million electrified vehicles sold for many years and Malaysia was a part of the story.
The BMW Group has just achieved a major milestone in its electrification journey: the delivery of its three millionth electrified vehicle, a BMW 3 Series plug-in hybrid from the Munich plant. This landmark reflects just how deep BMW’s commitment to electrified mobility runs—and how much customers worldwide have already embraced it.
In the first half of 2025 alone, more than one in four BMW Group vehicles sold was electrified, whether fully electric or plug-in hybrid (PHEV). Europe remains BMW’s strongest electrified market, accounting for over 60% of global deliveries, with electrified models now making up more than 40% of total sales in the region.
BMW’s Plug-In Hybrid Success Story
While fully electric cars like the BMW iX and the new MINI Countryman Electric are headline grabbers, it’s BMW’s plug-in hybrid lineup that has been driving significant volume. In fact, BMW reports a surge in PHEV demand in the first half of 2025 compared to the previous year.
Globally, BMW currently offers more than 15 fully electric models across its brands, alongside over 10 plug-in hybrid options. This includes customer favourites like the 3 Series, 5 Series, 7 Series, X3, and X5 PHEVs—all models that blend everyday usability with the efficiency of electrification.
Malaysia’s Early Role in BMW’s Electrification
What’s often overlooked is that BMW Malaysia was among the pioneers in electrified mobility, long before the current EV wave. The brand aggressively introduced locally-assembled plug-in hybrid models across its lineup, offering electrified choices in the BMW 3 Series, 5 Series, 7 Series, X3, and X5. Even the previous-generation MINI Countryman was available as a PHEV, giving Malaysians early access to electrified premium motoring.
By assembling many of these plug-in hybrids at its Kulim plant, BMW Malaysia ensured attractive pricing while also strengthening its position as a leader in the country’s premium electrified segment. This strategy not only boosted adoption but also paved the way for the growing acceptance of fully electric BMW and MINI models today.
Building On a Strong Foundation
BMW’s electrification push is no accident—it is the result of decades of forward-thinking innovation. From being a pioneer with the BMW i3 more than a decade ago, to now offering long-range EVs like the revised BMW iX (up to 700 km WLTP range), BMW has consistently invested in the future of mobility.
In July 2025, the company also announced the delivery of its 1.5 millionth fully electric vehicle, a MINI Countryman Electric built in Leipzig. To put that in perspective, if all 1.5 million fully electric BMW Group vehicles were lined up, they would stretch over 6,500 kilometres—roughly the distance from Munich to New York City.
The Road Ahead
With over three million electrified vehicles sold to date, BMW has shown that electrification is not a niche experiment but a core part of its strategy. BMW’s strategy focuses on being electric, digital, and circular, giving customers the flexibility of choice while preparing for a sustainable future. For Malaysian buyers, it’s a reminder that BMW has been driving the shift towards electrified mobility much longer—and much more successfully—than many might realise.
