BMW Group, LOTHER and German eFuel One have signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) to cooperate on the use of e-fuels as the initial fill for new BMW vehicles with gasoline engines produced in Germany. The agreement marks a milestone in advancing CO₂-neutral mobility and supports both German and European climate targets.

Under the partnership, BMW plans to begin using e-fuels for first-fill applications from 2028, with supply coming from Germany’s first commercial e-gasoline production facility being developed by German eFuel One. The plant, scheduled to start operations at the end of 2028, will produce synthetic gasoline through a Power-to-Liquid (PtL) process using renewable methanol derived from green hydrogen and captured CO₂.

The resulting e-fuel, marketed as KlimaBenzin95, complies with the DIN EN 228 standard and can reduce new CO₂ emissions by up to 90% compared with fossil gasoline, without requiring any modifications to existing vehicles. Tests conducted by LOTHER have also shown improved engine cleanliness and durability when using the fuel.

BMW’s decision builds on its broader commitment to a technology-neutral approach to decarbonisation, complementing its ongoing use of renewable diesel (HVO100) in diesel models produced in Germany since early 2025.