The seventh generation of the BMW 7 Series makes its debut with a fully electric version called the i7. Set to go on sale towards the end of 2022, BMW will initially only offer the battery-powered version before introducing plug-in hybrid models in 2023. It uses a new platform architecture that will enable several powertrain options, from pure electric variants to combustion engine versions with mild hybrid assistance that BMW will sell elsewhere.
Initially, BMW will offer the i7 xDrive60 that will use a 101.7kWh battery powering two electric motors for an output of 544hp and 0-100km/h acceleration time of 4.7 seconds. Most notably, BMW says that the i7 will be capable of a WLTP driving range of up to 625 kilometres, while DC charging at up to 195kW will make topping up the large battery less time-consuming.