BMW India eyes 30% EV mix, 50-city footprint as MINI volumes set to double
BMW India CEO Hardeep Singh Brar says EV share jumped from 8% to 26% in two years and could touch 30% soon. Brand plans to scale from 40 to 50 cities, double MINI to 1,500 units, and roll out 26 launches this year, with EU FTA cutting duties to 10% by 2031-32.
What happened
BMW India CEO Hardeep Singh Brar says EV share rose from 8% to 26% in two years and could hit 30%; plans expansion to 50 cities, doubling MINI volumes, and 26
Key facts
- 26% EV share Q1
- 8% EV share two years back
- 40 cities present
- 50 cities target
- 75% sales from top 10 cities
- 730 MINI units last year
- 1,500 MINI target
- 18 cities 21 outlets MINI
- 26 new product launches
- EU FTA duty cut to 40% then 10% by 2031-32
Why this matters
The 50-city expansion and MINI volume doubling open partnership windows in dealer M&A, EV charging tie-ups, and financing JVs as BMW deepens its India retail and electrification footprint.