BMW has postponed the (re)start of EV production at MINI Oxford for an unspecified period of time. MINI electric vehicles are currently assembled in China only

BMW has put plans to build electric Minis at its Oxford plant on ice, blaming a European slowdown of EV sales. The German carmaker announced in September

BMW cited the "multiple uncertainties" concerning the industry about its decision to postpone commencing production of the electric Mini at its Oxford plant

BMW has paused a £600mn investment plan to produce electric Mini cars in Oxford, putting the future of the historic plant under threat as the industry grapples with a slower than expected move away from petrol vehicles.

The business and trade minister has emphasised that BMW's decision to delay the production of two electric Mini models at its plant near Oxford was "commercial". Sarah Jones said the company remained committed to its investment in the UK.

Ministers have insisted that BMW is still committed to Britain despite a decision to delay a £600m upgrade of its Mini factory in Oxford.

BMW has confirmed it is delaying the reintroduction of electric vehicle production at its Oxford Mini plant, citing the “multiple uncertainties facing the automotive industry.” This decision affects the timeline for reintroducing battery-electric Mini production at the facility,

The BMW-owned brand was expected to start churning out electric vehicles in Oxford starting in 2026. But plans have shifted.

Mini has delayed plans to start production of its electric Cooper and Aceman models at its Oxford plant in the U.K. in 2026.