BMW Group will make its Neue Klasse electric vehicles in Shenyang from 2026, the German automaker said on Thursday.

"I am pleased to announce the local production of the Neue Klasse vehicles," said Milan Nedeljkovic, BMW AG board member for production, during a news conference at the 20th anniversary of BMW Brilliance Automotive.

"The integration of the Neue Klasse into our production portfolio in China is combined with the development of a high-voltage battery assembly site for our sixth-generation battery. This will make a significant contribution to the further electrification of our portfolio," Nedeljkovic said.