Overview
- BMW says its first fuel‑cell production model will arrive in 2028, with board member Joachim Post calling it a zero‑emission, high‑performance addition.
- Steyr is adding new testing lines and production equipment while Munich‑built prototypes provide final proof‑of‑concept and safety validation to define tooling.
- The third‑generation system is about 25% smaller than before and is engineered to fit into a conventional engine bay to ease vehicle integration.
- Toyota will supply the fuel cells, with BMW developing the rest of the drivetrain and spreading component manufacturing across Steyr, Landshut and Munich.
- BMW outlines near‑term milestones, including power‑control unit equipment construction starting in late May 2026 and prototype manufacturing at Dingolfing from mid‑2026.