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BMW Group India has kicked off calendar year 2026 on a record-breaking note, clocking its highest-ever Q1 sales at 4,567 units, up 17% year-on-year, even as the broader luxury car market navigates macroeconomic and geopolitical uncertainties.

<p style="margin-top: 0px;" > &quot;BMW Group India has entered 2026 in an extremely strong position. We have achieved our highest-ever Q1 sales, registering solid double-digit growth, despite macroeconomic and geopolitical headwinds,&quot; said Hardeep Singh Brar, President and CEO, BMW Group India.</p><p> He added, &quot;Our lead in India&apos;s luxury electric mobility continues thanks to the immense trust customers have in our EV ecosystem, performance and technology.&quot;</p><p><b><font>Electric dominance powers growth</font></b></p><p>Electric vehicles remained the cornerstone of BMW Group India&apos;s growth story. The company sold 1,185 EVs in Q1, registering a sharp 83% growth, with EVs now contributing 26% of total sales, meaning every fourth BMW sold is electric.</p><p> The company continues to command over 70% market share in the luxury EV segment, reinforcing its leadership.</p><nh-chunk-delimit />

<p> &quot;We are making electric mainstream in the luxury segment, backed by a comprehensive EV ecosystem, from charging infrastructure to assured buyback and low cost of ownership,&quot; Brar noted.</p><p> BMW&apos;s EV push is supported by a wide portfolio including models like the BMW i7, BMW iX and BMW i5, alongside MINI electric offerings.</p><p><b><font>Long wheelbase and SUVs fuel demand</font></b></p><p>Consumer preference for space and comfort continued to reshape BMW&apos;s portfolio mix.</p><p> Long wheelbase models accounted for over 50% of total sales, growing 23% YoY to 2,256 units.</p><p> &quot;Our long wheelbase models are redefining luxury and comfort while staying true to BMW&apos;s core of sheer driving pleasure,&quot; Brar said.</p><p> Meanwhile, Sports Activity Vehicles, BMW&apos;s SUV lineup, emerged as the fastest-growing segment, surging 38% YoY to 2,966 units, now contributing 65% of total sales.</p><nh-chunk-delimit />

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