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BMW unveils Neue Klasse, its next EV platform with 800V charging and unified computing
BMW introduced Neue Klasse, the architecture for its next generation of electric vehicles. The platform uses 800V charging (versus 400V today), Gen6 cylindrical battery cells with 20% higher energy density, and a single central computer replacing dozens of control units. The design cuts weight by 15%, cost by 20%, and charging time by half, aiming to compete with Chinese EV makers on price and performance.