BMW Group (BMW) Pre-close call presentation summary
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Pre-close call presentation summary
14 Apr, 2026Sales performance and market environment
Total global sales declined by 3.5% year-over-year, with 588,000 units sold in Q1 2026 compared to 621,000 in Q1 2025.
Internal combustion engine (ICE) deliveries supported overall sales amid challenging market conditions.
Battery electric vehicle (BEV) and electrified vehicle trends
BEV sales dropped 20.1% year-over-year, with 87,000 units sold in Q1 2026 versus 110,000 in Q1 2025.
BEV share of total sales in Q1 2026 was 15.5%, while XEV (electrified vehicles) accounted for 23.4%.
BEV sales in Europe remained stable, but other regions experienced declines in line with market trends.
Regional sales and electrification
Europe remained the largest sales region, growing 3.0% year-over-year to 237,000 units in Q1 2026.
BEV share in Europe reached 25.3%, and XEV share was 39.5% of total sales.
Sales in the USA and China declined by 4.3% and 10.0% respectively, with lower BEV and XEV shares compared to Europe.
Americas region sold 110,000 units, with BEV at 16.0% and XEV at 21.7% of sales.
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