BMW Mulls Adding Range-Extending Engines to Some of Its EVs

BMW AG is weighing the addition of range extenders to some of its vehicles amid growing demand for the technology popularized by its Chinese rivals, according to people familiar with the company’s strategy.

The company may make range-extender versions of top-end models such as the X5 SUV and 7-Series sedan as they’re large enough to incorporate a small engine, the people said, asking not to be identified as the deliberations are private. BMW may become the first German automaker to offer the technology that’s not yet widely available in Europe.