Future of mobility: IAA 2025 shows next-generation electric cars

Future of mobility: IAA 2025 shows next-generation electric cars

The IAA MOBILITY 2025 in Munich places a striking focus on the future of mobility, with a clear focus on fully electric drives, innovative software solutions and futuristic vehicle concepts. In a rapidly changing market, numerous automobile manufacturers are presenting their latest developments and concepts that will shape the mobility of tomorrow. OekoNews reports that BMW is making an outstanding contribution with the fully electric iX3, the first series model in the New Class, which achieves an impressive 805 km range.

BMW will also be showing the Vision CE electric motorcycle, which serves as a visionary city concept. The MINI brand, known for its unique style, is entering into a collaboration with Deus Ex Machina and presenting two exclusive John Cooper Works show cars.

Technological innovations and challenges

Mercedes-Benz is presenting several impressive new products, including the new electric GLC 400 4MATIC, which offers a range of up to 713 km and scores with vegan interior design. Other highlights from Mercedes-Benz include the first electric station wagon, the CLA Shooting Brake and a fully electric VLE prototype. Volkswagen is meanwhile showing the compact ID. CROSS Concept01 and the autonomous ID. Buzz AD. IAA Mobility clarifies the guiding theme of 'Technology in Mobility', which includes innovative approaches and groundbreaking developments.

These include software-defined vehicles that are equipped with over-the-air updates, as well as autonomous driving based on artificial intelligence and sensors. These technologies require a significant increase in infrastructure, as according to KPMG a 320% increase in infrastructure expansion is required to meet increasing demands.

The role of battery technology and energy supply

Advances in battery technology and alternative forms of propulsion, such as hydrogen drives, are at the heart of developments aimed at a sustainable, CO₂-neutral future. This not only requires efficient charging infrastructure, but also an expansion of the power grids, where over 1,000 charging stations must be installed per day in order to achieve the EU regulatory goals. The KPMG report highlights that 88 350 kW HPC chargers are needed every 60 km along highways by 2050 to promote EV adoption.

The digitalization of mobility ecosystems also plays an important role, as semiconductors and chips form the basis of modern vehicle systems. The challenges posed by the need for cybersecurity solutions to secure digital networks are equally significant. These technologies will not only make the future of mobility more innovative, but also safer.

The IAA MOBILITY 2025 makes it clear that the mobility of tomorrow will be electric, networked and software-driven. The series vehicles, concept cars and innovative technologies presented clearly show that the automotive industry is at the beginning of a comprehensive transformation that focuses on both efficiency and sustainability.