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BMW i7

The first electric 7 Series, with an optional 31.3-inch cinema in the back.12

Researched November 1, 2026 from 35 sources

At a glance

0400800
449–671 hpPower
0510
3.7–8.1 s0–100 km/h
0125250
160–250 km/hTop speed
06001,200
650–1,100 N·mTorque
01,5003,000
2,595–2,808 kgWeight

The coral arc spans the family, from its mildest version to its wildest.1891015

Engine
1 or 2 separately excited synchronous electric motors1
Layout
Rear-motor RWD or dual-motor AWD1
Gearbox
Single-speed direct drive13
Built at
BMW Group Plant Dingolfing, Germany18

The story

BMW built the i7 to pair electric drive with 7 Series comfort. It shares CLAR with the combustion 7 Series and offers crystal headlights, an optional 31.3-inch Theatre Screen and automatic Parking Assistant Pro.234

2022: The first fully electric 7 Series · Japan gets 50 electric First Editions · Dingolfing launches the 2023 model20222023: 650 hp and a six-phase rear motor · i7 Protection brings VR9 electric armor20232024: eDrive50 brings rear-wheel drive · Tested M70: 3.2 seconds to 60 mph20242026: Rimac and BMW rework the i7 battery · 2027 refresh adopts Panoramic iDrive2026 BMW 7 Series (E32): Introduced in 1986E32BMW 7 Series (E38): Introduced in 1994E38BMW 7 Series (E65/E66): 2001–2008E65/E66BMW 7 Series (F01/F02): 2008–2015F01/F02BMW 7 Series (G11/G12): 2015–2022G11/G12BMW i7 (G70): 2022–presentG70 198519901995200020052010201520202025
GenerationsBefore and afterMilestones131322232425
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YearWhat happened
Introduced in 1986BMW 7 Series (E32)
Introduced in 1994BMW 7 Series (E38)
2001–2008BMW 7 Series (E65/E66)
2008–2015BMW 7 Series (F01/F02)
2015–2022BMW 7 Series (G11/G12)
2022–presentBMW i7 (G70)
2022The first fully electric 7 Series
2022Japan gets 50 electric First Editions
2022Dingolfing launches the 2023 model
2023650 hp and a six-phase rear motor
2023i7 Protection brings VR9 electric armor
2024eDrive50 brings rear-wheel drive
2024Tested M70: 3.2 seconds to 60 mph
2026Rimac and BMW rework the i7 battery
20262027 refresh adopts Panoramic iDrive
  1. 2022

    The first fully electric 7 Series

    On April 20, BMW unveils the i7, bringing a fully electric powertrain to the 7 Series for the first time.1

  2. 2022

    Japan gets 50 electric First Editions

    Japan's i7 xDrive60 Excellence First Edition is capped at 50 cars, with Tanzanite Blue/Oxide Gray paint and a 31.3-inch Theatre Screen.5

  3. 2022

    Dingolfing launches the 2023 model

    Dingolfing production starts in July for a November launch as a 2023 model; the original battery stores 105.7 kWh gross and 101.7 kWh usable.16

  4. 2023

    650 hp and a six-phase rear motor

    At Auto Shanghai, the 650-hp M70 debuts with a six-phase rear motor, dual inverter and M-specific chassis; BMW quotes 0-100 km/h in 3.7 seconds.78

  5. 2023

    i7 Protection brings VR9 electric armor

    The i7 Protection becomes the first electric protection sedan, rated VR9; BMW quotes 8.1 seconds to 100 km/h and a 160 km/h limit.9

  6. 2024

    eDrive50 brings rear-wheel drive

    The 2024 model year adds the eDrive50: one motor, rear-wheel drive and 449 hp.10

  7. 2024

    Tested M70: 3.2 seconds to 60 mph

    At 2,774 kg, the 2024 M70 stops from 96.6 km/h in 33.2 m and records 0.96 g lateral acceleration.11

  8. 2026

    Rimac and BMW rework the i7 battery

    Gen6 cylindrical cells meet Gen5 modules in the updated i7 battery; BMW claims 20% higher volumetric cell energy density than its prismatic predecessor.12

  9. 2026

    2027 refresh adopts Panoramic iDrive

    Neue Klasse interfaces and a standard passenger screen arrive for 2027; the i7 60 gains 112.5 kWh usable and a claimed 28-minute 10-80% DC charge.1314

Every generation

  • BMW New Six
    E3Replaced in 1977
  • BMW 7 Series
    E32Introduced in 1986
  • BMW 7 Series
    E38Introduced in 1994
  • BMW 7 Series
    E65/E662001–2008
  • BMW 7 Series
    F01/F022008–2015
  • BMW 7 Series
    G11/G122015–2022
  • BMW i7
    G702022–present

Power over the years

From 536 hp to 671 hp in 4 years.

0200400600800 2022202420262028 hp 2023 · 536 hp · 2023 xDrive602024 · 449 hp · 2024 eDrive50: rear-wheel drive2024 · 650 hp · 2024 M70: dual-motor AWD2027 · 449 hp · 2027 i7 50 xDrive: dual-motor AWD2027 · 536 hp · 2027 i7 60 xDrive2027 · 671 hp · 2027 M70 xDrive facelift 671 hp 2027 M70 xDrive facelift 536 hp 2023 xDrive60
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YearHorsepowerModel
20235362023 xDrive60
20244492024 eDrive50: rear-wheel drive
20246502024 M70: dual-motor AWD
20274492027 i7 50 xDrive: dual-motor AWD
20275362027 i7 60 xDrive
20276712027 M70 xDrive facelift

Versions

7 versions worth knowing, with their power.

  • i7 eDrive50

    Standard

    i7 eDrive50

    449 hp

  • Standard

    M Sport

  • i7 M70 xDrive

    Performance

    i7 M70 xDrive

    650 hp
  • i7 M70 xDrive (facelift)

    Performance

    i7 M70 xDrive (facelift)

    2027

    671 hp
  • i7 Protection

    Special

    i7 Protection

    536 hp

  • Limited

    i7 xDrive60 Excellence First Edition

    2023

  • Special

    i7 Singapore Icons

    2025

    1 built

How to spot one

Look for

  • A huge twin-kidney grille can glow around its outline after dark.818
  • Traditional sedan proportions: a long hood, long wheelbase and short trunk deck.4
  • Original cars can have blue accents and a smooth rear bumper without exhaust tips.19
  • Original cars have slab-like sides and slim taillights.3

Year by year

  1. 2025

    The Panoramic Sky Lounge LED glass roof becomes standard across the range.20

  2. 2027 facelift

    The grille gains horizontal graphics and a slimmer, more upright shape; a larger matte hood badge sits between new creases.113

  3. 2027 facelift

    Lower headlights shrink to near-hidden vertical units by the air curtains; optional upper lamps contain 12 crystal elements each.113

  4. 2027 facelift

    Longer smoked taillights reach toward the center and contain chrome strips; the rear bumper loses visual clutter.116

  5. 2027 facelift

    The dashboard gains windshield-wide Panoramic Vision, a 17.9-inch center screen and a 14.6-inch passenger display.113

  6. 2027 facelift

    New Dual-Finish paint combines a matte lower body, metallic upper body and a hand-painted coachline.113

Don’t confuse it with

  • Photo of a BMW i7
    i7
    Photo of a BMW 760i xDrive (2023)
    BMW 760i xDrive (2023)

    BMW 760i xDrive (2023)

    Its body is almost identical, but exhaust tips identify the 760i; the i7 has a smoother rear bumper and can have blue accents.1921

  • Photo of a BMW i7
    i7
    Photo of a Mercedes-Benz EQS
    Mercedes-Benz EQS

    Mercedes-Benz EQS

    Look for the EQS's short hood, cab-forward stance and light bars; the i7 uses a conventional three-box sedan shape.318

Against its rivals

  • i7 vs Mercedes EQS580

    Highway range

    i7418 km
    Mercedes EQS580563 km
    3
  • BMW 760i xDrive

    i7 vs BMW 760i xDrive

    Quarter-mile lower is better

    i712.7 s
    BMW 760i xDrive11.9 s
    21
  • Bentley Flying Spur Speed

    i7 vs Bentley Flying Spur Speed

    Quarter-mile lower is better

    i711.5 s
    Bentley Flying Spur Speed11.9 s
    11
  • Mercedes-AMG EQS sedan

    i7 vs Mercedes-AMG EQS sedan

    Figure-eight lap lower is better

    i724.7 s
    Mercedes-AMG EQS sedan24.2 s
    11

Prices

Value today $64.6K–$71.0K29

Price when newAuction saleValue today
$0$50K$100K$150K 20262028 Value today: $64,625–$71,000 2027 · $107,750 · US base, 50 xDrive2027 · $126,250 · US base, 60 xDrive 2026 · $67,000 · 2025 i7, mileage 9,342, Bidbus $67.0K Bidbus, 2026
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YearPriceAmountDetail
2027Price when new$107,750US base, 50 xDrive
2027Price when new$126,250US base, 60 xDrive
2026Auction sale$67,0002025 i7, mileage 9,342, Bidbus
2026Value today$64,625–$71,000

The rest of the story is in the app

The full file tells why each version matters, the legend behind the car and what to check before buying one.

  • Versions

    • Why each of the 7 versions matters

  • Legend

    • 13 stories from its legend
    • “The 'M60' entry that won Class D”
    • “The Calm's premiere venue: an i7's back seat”

  • Generations

    • The story of each of the 7 generations

  • Market

    • 6 things to check before buying one
    • Where prices are heading, and why
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Sources

Every fact on this page links to the source it rests on.

See all 35 sources
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  3. 2023 BMW i7 xDrive60 Tested: Green Is Good caranddriver.com
  4. 2023 BMW i7 Review: An Electric 7 Series, For Better or Worse roadandtrack.com
  5. 2023 BMW 7 Series And i7 Get First Edition In Japan Sold Online bmwblog.com
  6. The new BMW 7 Series. newsroom.bmwgroup.com
  7. BMW i7 M70 Flaunts Liquid Copper/Sapphire Black Paint In Live Photos From Auto Shanghai bmwblog.com
  8. The BMW i7 M70 xDrive. newsroom.bmwgroup.com
  9. The first-ever BMW i7 Protection, the new BMW 7 Series Protection. newsroom.bmwgroup.com
  10. 2024 BMW i7 Buyers Guide bmwblog.com
  11. 2024 BMW i7 M70 First Test: Can You Get Past the Looks? motortrend.com
  12. BMW Group and Rimac Technology cooperate on innovative high-voltage battery for the BMW i7 newsroom.bmwgroup.com
  13. The New BMW 7 Series. newsroom.bmwgroup.com
  14. The 2027 BMW 7-Series Embraces Luxurious Maximalism caranddriver.com
  15. New BMW i7 eDrive50 M Sport review: RWD luxury EV with a sporty twist | Auto Express autoexpress.co.uk
  16. BMW i7 gets a big tech upgrade worthy of its luxury status | T3 t3.com
  17. 宝马全球唯一纯电豪车BMW i7 Singapore Icons 移动的时代献礼 | ICON Singapore iconsingapore.com
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  19. 2023 BMW i7 Arrives At Kentucky Derby With Avant-Garde Design bmwblog.com
  20. 2025 BMW i7 Pricing, Specs, and What’s New bmwblog.com
  21. 7 vs. 7: 2023 BMW 760i xDrive vs. 2023 BMW i7 xDrive60 caranddriver.com
  22. A Brief History of the BMW 7 Series bmwblog.com
  23. BMW 7 Series (E65) - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org
  24. BMW 7 Series (F01) - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org
  25. BMW 7 Series (G11) - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org
  26. BMW IconicSounds Electric in the new BMW i7: unique sound worlds for a new, holistic driving experience. newsroom.bmwgroup.com
  27. New BMW Films Production ‘The Calm’, Starring Pom Klementieff, Uma Thurman, and the 100% Electric BMW i7 M70 xDrive to Make World Premiere in Cannes. newsroom.bmwgroup.com
  28. Results of the ADAC e-competition in October 2024 24ecompetition.com
  29. 2025 BMW i7 Auction Result #12989 - Bidbus bidbus.ai
  30. BMW i7 Resale Value and Depreciation - iSeeCars.com iseecars.com
  31. A Dealer Is Selling A BMW i7 For $29,000 Off And It's Not A Fluke - The Autopian theautopian.com
  32. BMW Recalls Four EV Models for Potential Loss of Drive Power caranddriver.com
  33. BMW i7 Problems: Common Issues and Repair Costs | FixMyCar whocanfixmycar.com
  34. Used BMW i7 Prices, November 2026: By Trim, Year and State visor.vin
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  • vogue.co.uk
  • caranddriver.com
  • roadandtrack.com
  • bmwblog.com
  • newsroom.bmwgroup.com
  • motortrend.com
  • autoexpress.co.uk
  • t3.com
  • iconsingapore.com
  • autocarindia.com
  • 24ecompetition.com
  • bidbus.ai
  • iseecars.com

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