MINI Plant Oxford goes Electric: £600m investment for all-electric MINI production in the UK. (2024)

Mon Sep 11 12:00:00 CEST 2023 Press Release

Investment will transform MINI Plant Oxford to an all-electric production site from 2030. Production of two new electrified models – MINI Cooper 3-door and MINI Aceman - will start in the UK in 2026.

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Oxford. BMW Group has announced today a new investment of more than £600 million in the MINI factories at Oxford and Swindon. “With this new investment we will develop the Oxford plant for production of the new generation of electric MINIs and set the path for purely electric car manufacturing in the future,” says Milan Nedeljković, Member of the Board of Management of BMW AG responsible for production.

The Oxford plant is gearing-up to build two new all-electric MINI models from 2026, the MINI Cooper 3-door and the compact crossover MINI Aceman. By 2030 production volume will be exclusively electric and the BMW Group will have spent over £3bn on its Swindon, Hams Hall and Oxford plants since 2000.
This development has been supported by the UK Government and will help to secure jobs at the Oxford manufacturing plant and at the body-pressing facility in Swindon.

Business and Trade Secretary Kemi Badenoch says, “This decision is a big vote of confidence in the UK economy and the work of this Government to ensure the continued strength of our world-leading automotive sector. We are proud to be able to support BMW Group’s investment, which will secure high-quality jobs, strengthen our supply chains and boost Britain’s economic growth.”

Oxford to remain the Home of MINI.
The Oxford plant celebrated its 110th anniversary this year and has been successfully producing the current MINI Electric since 2019, where it is fully integrated into the production line with the conventional (ICE) models.

Stefanie Wurst, Head of the MINI brand, says, “MINI has always been aware of its history – Oxford is and remains the heart of the brand. I am delighted that the two new, fully electric MINI models – the MINI Cooper and MINI Aceman – are also being produced in Oxford, thereby confirming our path to a fully electric future. The continuing high demand for our locally emission-free vehicles shows the openness of the global MINI community to electromobility, which we will be able to serve optimally, also thanks to Oxford”.

MINI accelerates toward full electrification with new model line-up and enhanced production network.
The MINI Plant Oxford currently produces the MINI 3-door, the MINI 5-door as well as the MINI Clubman and the MINI Electric. From 2024 the plant will start producing the next generation MINI 3-door and MINI 5-door with combustion engines, as well as the new MINI Convertible, before they are joined by the new all-electric vehicles in 2026 – the MINI Cooper 3-door and the MINI Aceman.

The factory will reach a production capacity of around 200,000 cars per year in the medium term, with ICE and battery electric vehicles initially being built on the same production line. From 2030, the Oxford Plant will produce all-electric MINI models exclusively.

In a few weeks, production of the new MINI Countryman will begin at the BMW Group plant Leipzig. This larger crossover model in the MINI line-up, will be offered with both pure electric drive and combustion engines.

Production of the next generation all-electric MINI Cooper 3-door and MINI Aceman will begin in China. The new manufacturing plant in Zhangjiagang, Jiangsu Province is based on a joint venture with Great Wall Motor. Exports will begin in early 2024.

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As an automotive industry expert with a keen interest in the evolution of electric vehicles (EVs) and sustainable mobility, I can provide insightful information on the recent press release regarding BMW Group's significant investment in transforming the MINI Plant Oxford into an all-electric production site by 2030.

Firstly, let me establish my expertise by highlighting key elements from the press release and providing additional context:

Investment Details:
- BMW Group has committed more than £600 million for the development of the MINI factories at Oxford and Swindon.
- The investment aims to prepare the Oxford plant for the production of the new generation of electric MINIs, signaling a shift towards purely electric car manufacturing in the future.
New Electric Models:
- Two new electrified models, the MINI Cooper 3-door, and the MINI Aceman, are set to commence production in the UK in 2026.
- By 2030, the production volume at the Oxford plant will be exclusively electric, with over £3 billion spent on various plants since 2000.
Government Support:
- The UK Government has supported this development, emphasizing its impact on securing jobs at the Oxford manufacturing plant and the body-pressing facility in Swindon.
- Business and Trade Secretary Kemi Badenoch expressed confidence in the decision, considering it a substantial vote of confidence in the UK economy and the automotive sector.
Oxford's Significance:
- The Oxford plant, celebrating its 110th anniversary, has been successfully producing the current MINI Electric since 2019.
- Stefanie Wurst, Head of the MINI brand, reaffirms Oxford as the heart of the brand, expressing delight in the production of new fully electric MINI models at the facility.
Production Roadmap:
- The MINI Plant Oxford currently produces various models, including the MINI 3-door, MINI 5-door, MINI Clubman, and MINI Electric.
- From 2024, the plant will produce the next generation MINI 3-door and MINI 5-door with combustion engines, along with the new MINI Convertible. The all-electric models will join in 2026.
- The factory is expected to reach a production capacity of around 200,000 cars per year in the medium term, producing both internal combustion engine (ICE) and battery electric vehicles on the same line until 2030.
Global Expansion:
- Production of the new MINI Countryman will begin at the BMW Group plant Leipzig, offering both pure electric drive and combustion engines.
- The next generation all-electric MINI Cooper 3-door and MINI Aceman will also be produced in China through a joint venture with Great Wall Motor, with exports starting in early 2024.

This strategic move by BMW Group aligns with the global shift towards electric mobility and reinforces the brand's commitment to sustainability. If you have any specific questions or would like more in-depth insights into certain aspects of this development, feel free to ask.