BMW Manufacturing has officially begun production of its first vehicles in the newly expanded assembly hall.
The multibillion-dollar expansion coincides with BMW's 30th anniversary in South Carolina.
The atmosphere at BMW Manufacturing's Plant Spartanburg was electric on Thursday morning as the first vehicles made their debut on the newly expanded assembly line.
WYFF News 4 received an exclusive preview. To view the story, click on the video above.
The almost $2 billion upgrade has increased the size of the assembly hall by over 50 percent, enabling the production of fully electric, hybrid, and internal combustion engines.
This variety is an essential component of BMW's "Technology Openness Approach."
WYFF News 4 secured an exclusive interview with Oliver Zipse, the chairman of the Board of Management at BMW AG.
He mentioned that strategy revolves around the caliber of the vehicle and the reputation of the brand.
"Be it highly efficient combustion engines, plug-in hybrids, fully electric vehicles, or even M models, we offer a range of options independent of the drivetrain, allowing customers to choose what suits them best. Our success with current models demonstrates that we don't dictate purchases; instead, we provide what our customers desire. We handle the complexities involved, and we will maintain this strategy at our Spartanburg facility," Zipse stated.
The expansion plans will allow BMW to produce a minimum of six all-electric models by the year 2030, with the high voltage batteries required for these vehicles being asse
