BMW model gross sales within the U.S. fell by 18.3% to 78,905 autos for the second quarter of 2022. That’s a 18.3% lower from the 94,144 autos bought within the record-setting second quarter of 2021. That’s a staggering lower is the results of extreme manufacturing capability points attributable to international provide chain points
We’re happy that demand stays robust, nonetheless this quarter was not with out its challenges, as our gross sales had been constricted solely by the constraints of accessible stock. Because the arrival of the iX and i4 in market this previous March, it’s clear that enthusiasm for BMW electrical autos is right here to remain. In April, we hosted the world premiere of the first-ever, totally electrical BMW i7, to rave critiques from sellers, prospects, and press. We look ahead to launching this unimaginable car later this yr.
Sebastian Mackensen, President and CEO, BMW of North America
Based on BMW, regardless of provide constraints, excessive demand for BMW Sports activities Exercise Autos and elevated allocation from the corporate’s U.S. plant in Spartanburg, SC led to year-over-year development of BMW X5 (+15.1%) and BMW X7 (+18.3%) gross sales, and an general improve of 4.6% within the gentle truck phase vs Q2 2021. In complete, gross sales of BMW’s U.S.-built Sports activities Exercise Autos are up 9.8% when in comparison with the primary half of 2021.
Regardless of single digit day provide, gross sales of BMW’s latest totally electrical autos additionally proceed to develop, with almost 1,500 BMW iX Sports activities Exercise Autos and greater than 1,100 BMW i4 Gran Coupe fashions now on U.S. roads since they first started arriving in late March.
