IAA MOBILITY in Munich showcased a powerhouse of innovation from September 9 to 14, 2025, featuring more than 350 world premieres and new products, drawing in over half a million people in just one week.

Almost 750 exhibitors from 37 countries sent a strong signal of new beginnings at this year's IAA MOBILITY under the theme: "It’s All About Mobility". With well over 500,000 visitors, the record set in 2023 was slightly surpassed. ReThe success story continues: From September 7 to 12, 2027 (Press Day: September 6), the global mobility community will once again gather in Munich for IAA MOBILITY 2027.

In a strategic partnership, BMW and E.ON have launched Germany’s first commercial Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) solution for private customers. The offering centers around bidirectional charging for the new BMW iX3, which just made its world premiere at IAA MOBILITY 2025.

Using the BMW Wallbox Professional, drivers can feed energy from the iX3’s high-voltage battery back into the grid. Intelligent energy management is handled by software jointly developed by BMW and E.ON, paired with a tailored V2G electricity tariff.

The solution is not only easy to use but also financially attractive: customers who participate in smart charging and discharging can receive up to €720 per year in bonuses—equivalent to around 14,000 kilometers of free driving annually.

Mitsubishi is making a comeback in the EV market with a fully electric version of the Eclipse Cross — developed in Europe and built on the CMF-EV platform. It’s the brand’s first all-electric model since the i-MiEV.

The long-range version is expected to deliver a range of over 600 kilometers, powered by an 87 kWh battery and a 160 kW (218 hp) electric motor with 300 Nm of torque. It will accelerate from 0–100 km/h in 8.4 seconds, with a top speed of 170 km/h. Charging specs include 11 kW AC (standard), optional 22 kW AC, and up to 150 kW DC fast charging.

Production is set to begin in Q4 2025 at Renault’s Douai plant in France. A mid-range variant will follow later.

At the end of October 2025, BMW will kick off series production of the all-electric BMW iX3 —recently premiered at IAA MOBILITY — at its state-of-the-art plant in Debrecen, Hungary.

Built entirely around BMW’s “iFACTORY” philosophy, the site is designed to run on 100% renewable electricity and eliminates the use of fossil fuels in its normal operations. A massive photovoltaic system covering 50 hectares will supply much of the plant’s power, with surplus energy stored in a 130 MWh thermal storage system (1,800 m³ volume).

The paint shop alone contributes to a 90% reduction in CO₂ emissions per vehicle, including high-voltage battery production, compared to conventional BMW sites at full capacity.

Additional innovations include full digital factory planning, AI- and data-driven quality control, optimized assembly processes, and a high degree of automation throughout the plant.