BMW's CFO on Electric Cars, Autonomous Driving, Nafta

The transcript discusses BMW's leadership in the electric vehicle market, highlighting their sales achievements and future goals. It addresses the growth of electric vehicles and the challenges in the supply chain, particularly concerning lithium and cobalt. BMW's development of autonomous vehicles is also covered, including partnerships with companies like Intel and Mobileye. Finally, the impact of NAFTA on BMW's operations in the US and Mexico is discussed, emphasizing their investments and job creation in these regions.

What milestone did BMW achieve in 2017 regarding electric vehicles?

• Launched the first electric SUV

• Became the top seller in the economy segment

• Achieved a record of more than 100,000 electric cars sold

• Sold over 200,000 electric cars globally

By what year does BMW expect electric vehicles to make up 20-25% of their fleet?

• 2023

• 2020

• 2030

• 2025

Which materials are crucial for BMW's electric vehicle production?

• Aluminum and nickel

• Gold and silver

• Lithium and cobalt

• Iron and copper

What is the expected feature of the BMW iNext planned for 2021?

• Solar-powered engine

• Hybrid engine

• Level 3 autonomous driving

• Level 4 autonomous driving

How much has BMW invested in their South Carolina plant since its inception?

• Nearly $9 billion

• Nearly $7 billion

• Nearly $11 billion

• Nearly $5 billion