BMW’s Neue Klasse battery technology wins award

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    "excerpt": "BMW’s next-generation electric vehicle battery has earned a technology award in China, with its combination of new cells, 800-volt architecture and integrated energy management recognised at the World New Energy Vehicle Congress. The Gen6 high-voltage battery received a “Global New Energy Vehicle Innovative Technology” award at the 2026 event. BMW Group says it was the only car manufacturer from outside China to receive one of the congress’s technology awards. Gen6 underpins BMW’s Neue Klasse models and is intended to deliver greater range, faster charging and improved efficiency. The sixth-generation eDrive technology will gradually spread across the group’s fully electric line-up. At the heart of the battery are new cylindrical cells with high-nickel cathodes. These fit directly into the battery pack, removing the intermediate modules used in other battery designs. Known as cell-to-pack construction, this approach makes better use of the available space and helps improve energy density at pack level. BMW says the flat battery design also allows closer integration with the vehicle’s architecture. The entire Gen6 battery range is designed around an 800-volt electrical system and supports bidirectional charging, allowing energy to flow out of the battery as well as into it. “The Gen6 high-voltage battery represents a technological leap across all customer-relevant features. Its...",
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