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BMW Plans to Build Battery Electric Minis in China

German automaker BMW says it's in talks to build battery electric models of its Mini cars in China, which would be the first time the iconic cars have been made outside Europe.

BERLIN (AP) — German automaker BMW says it's in talks to build battery electric models of its Mini cars in China, which would be the first time the iconic cars have been made outside Europe.

BMW said in a statement Friday it has signed a letter of intent with Chinese manufacturer Great Wall Motor.

China is the world's largest market auto market and BMW delivered 560,000 vehicles to customers there last year, of which some 35,000 were Minis.

BMW already cooperates with local manufacturer Brilliance in China.

The company says its main Mini plant in Oxford, England, will start producing the first battery electric models next year.

BMW said making Minis in China wouldn't call into question its commitment to manufacturing in Britain, citing "significant investments" it has made in the country.

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