In the rapidly changing landscape of the automotive industry, the move towards electric mobility is undeniable. While many manufacturers are scrambling to adapt to this trend, BMW stands out with its steadfast commitment to the ongoing development of combustion engines. Despite the global shift towards electrification, the Bavarian company has not set a cutoff date for its beloved internal combustion engines.

Earlier reports this year confirmed that BMW is diligently working on a new generation of gasoline and diesel engines, ranging from four to eight cylinders. Based on available information, these engines are expected to remain in production well into the next decade, particularly in the automaker’s SUV lineup.

While rival brands like Audi and Mercedes-Benz have announced ambitious timelines for transitioning to all-electric lineups, BMW is taking a different approach. Frank Weber, a member of the board of management for BMW Group development, made it clear that BMW will not announce an end date for its combustion engines. Weber envisions a future where combustion engines coexist harmoniously with electrified offerings, allowing customers to choose between ICE and BEV powertrains for the next 10-15 years.

“What you see today is how we master the powertrain flexibility as part of our strategy… people don’t have to make powertrain choices and then with it, make vehicle choices. They just say, ‘I take whatever my preference is’ and still get a 5 Series. It’s a true advantage for us,” Weber explained to the online publication CarExpert.