Renowned worldwide for engineering prestigious, luxurious, and precisely designed automobiles, BMW continues to elevate its global manufacturing operations. The German automaker is significantly expanding its footprint in North America, highlighted by the completion of a $1.7 billion investment project at its Spartanburg, South Carolina, manufacturing hub. These upgraded facilities are slated to produce the fifth-generation BMW X5 and six fully electric luxury BMW models.
What's New in Spartanburg, SC?
The extensive expansion at BMW's Spartanburg, SC, campus is engineered to drive production for the redesigned BMW X5 alongside six all-electric luxury BMW models. High-voltage battery assembly and vehicle manufacturing are spearheaded by Plant Woodruff and Plant Spartanburg, both of which were constructed specifically for electric-vehicle output. Collectively, these state-of-the-art facilities demonstrate BMW's commitment to a sustainable, customer-oriented future while cementing its status as an innovative, high-tech automotive leader.
Home of X
Known as the "Home of X," BMW's Spartanburg facility underscores the critical importance of the United States in reinforcing the brand's world-renowned reputation in key global automotive markets. Having established a U.S. presence spanning more than five decades, BMW's expansion into electric mobility ensures it will remain an automotive pioneer. In addition to crafting vehicles that satisfy present and future driver expectations, BMW's American investments deliver immense economic benefits, supporting over 120,000 domestic jobs and generating over $43.3 billion in annual economic impact.
Since vehicle production began in 1994, Plant Spartanburg has assembled over 7.3 million BMW vehicles. In 2025, assembly workers produced 412,799 BMW X models, representing the seventh time annual output has breached the 400,000-unit threshold.
About the BMW X5
The next-generation BMW X5 will be among the primary vehicles manufactured at the Spartanburg plant. It stands out as the first BMW vehicle to feature five distinct drivetrain choices on a single assembly line, spanning all-electric, plug-in hybrid, internal-combustion gasoline, diesel, and future hydrogen fuel cell configurations.
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