BMW Halts Production of China-made i3, i5, iX1 in July, CLAR Platform EVs Exit Market

Multiple automotive media confirmed that BMW Brilliance will stop production of China-made i3, i5, and iX1 in July 2026. These three models, based on the CLAR platform shared with combustion vehicles, represent BMW's electric 1.0 era. The brand's future EV strategy shifts to the dedicated Neue Klasse platform, with the new iX3 debuting at the 2026 Chengdu Auto Show.