BMW leads the market for premium electric vehicles in Asia

Singapore. BMW leads the market for premium electric vehicles in Asia during the first half of 2026, the German brand was retained as a leader in the segment of electric vehicles premium in Singapore, to reach a market share of 52.7%, in addition to be placed as the second most important brand within the automotive market premium general with a market share of 36.3%.

The growth of BMW is also reflected in other strategic markets of the region. In Indonesia, the firm retained the leadership both in the segment of electric vehicles premium as in the premium market total, with shares of 52.0% and 53.9%, respectively. To this was added a year increase in the sales of 9.1% in Indonesia, and 17.6% in the Philippines, confirming the strong performance of the brand during the first six months of the year.

Rene Gerhard, general director of BMW Group Asia, said the company's success is based not only on the volume of sales, but in innovation, security, trust and after-sales services that respond to the expectations of the premium customers. As an example, he pointed out that in Singapore, approximately two out of every five BMW sold are already fully electric, while the high demand of the new BMW iX3 has generated a waiting list, reflecting the interest in the new generation of electric vehicles of the brand.

Of face to the second half of 2026, BMW expects to further strengthen its presence in the region with the launch of the new BMW 7-Series and the expansion of its electric range by the BMW i7, reaffirming its strategy of providing mobility solutions premium adapted to the new needs of the market.

Source: BMW Group