However, fully electric vehicles (BEVs) emerged as the sole positive segment for the company during the quarter. Global BEV sales for the BMW Group rose by a notable 7.2%. This growth was particularly strong in Europe, where BEV sales increased by 37.5%, with 81,941 units delivered. In Europe, 34.7% of all BMW Group vehicles sold were fully electric.

Sales in Germany also showed a significant increase in fully electric models, with a growth rate of 38.5%. This contrasts with a substantial 24.8% drop in sales in China, a market experiencing rapid electrification and a shift towards domestic EV brands.

The MINI brand, which has a heavily electrified lineup, was the only segment to achieve sales growth across the first nine months of 2026, with a 6.8% increase. Of the 220,247 MINI vehicles sold year-to-date, 37.2% were fully electric.