With its silent and smooth powertrain and brisk performance, the BMW i7 takes comfort and refinement in the 7 Series family to a whole new level. While an updated i7 facelift with Neue Klasse influences is expected to land in 2026, we had the opportunity to check out the flagship BMW EV’s current eDrive50 variant.
Exploring its design, features, and comfort, here’s what we found out:
Design
From the outside, the BMW i7 makes no attempt to hide its flagship status. The upright nose carries BMW’s huge kidney grille with Iconic Glow illumination, framed by ultra-slim crystal daytime running lights above recessed main beams.
The bonnet and bumper surfaces are clean, so your eye goes straight to the lighting signature and the sheer height of the front end, which gives the car huge presence in a mirror.
Along the sides, the i7 stretches out to classic limousine length, with flush glazing, simple shoulder lines and big wheel arches that emphasise its long wheelbase. The roofline flows gently into a broad C-pillar and slim LED tail lamps, so the rear looks tidy rather than fussy. Blue accents and the blanked-off grille quietly signal that this is the electric member of the 7 Series family.
Interior
Inside, the i7 feels like BMW designed the cabin around screen technology first. The curved display sweeps across the dashboard, sitting above the illuminated Interaction Bar that doubles as ambient light and a touch panel for key functions. Materials look and feel high-end, with open-pore wood, crystal-effect controls and abundant soft-touch materials all around before you even press the starter.
In the back, the i7’s cabin moves into lounge territory. The long-wheelbase body gives rear passengers generous legroom, and the optional Executive Lounge seat reclines deeply with an integrated leg rest. Rear occupants adjust climate, seating and blinds via door-mounted touchscreens.
A 31.3-inch 8K Theatre Screen lowers from the roof to stream films, TV shows or other on-demand content, supported by a Bowers & Wilkins audio system that can add shakers in the seatbacks.
Specifications
The BMW i7 is available in the UK in the eDrive50 RWD variant pictured here as well as xDrive60 and M70 xDrive AWD variants. A standard 101.7 kWh battery pack delivers a WLTP range of up to 379 miles in the base configuration, up to 387 miles in the mid configuration, and 343 miles in top configuration.
The i7 eDrive50, with 335 kW (449 bhp) and 650 Nm (479 lb.-ft.) of torque, accelerates from 0 to 62 mph in 5.5 seconds and achieves a top speed of 127 mph. The i7 xDrive60, packing 400 kW (546 bhp) and 745 Nm (549 lb.-ft.) of torque reaches 62 mph in 4.7 seconds and flat out goes up to 149 mph.
The top-end i7 M70 xDrive’s 485 kW (650 bhp) and 1,015 Nm (749 lb.-ft.) of torque further improve performance, with 0-62 mph coming in 3.7 seconds and the top speed going up to 155 mph.
Price
The BMW i7 retails from GBP 101,865 onwards in the eDrive50 variant, from GBP 115,835 in the xDrive60 variant, and from GBP 164,420 in the M70 xDrive variant. BMW is testing a facelifted version of the i7 and is expected to launch it in the UK in 2026 featuring Neue Klasse-inspired styling and likely with the updated BMW iDrive X.
Since 2014, I’ve worked as an international automotive editor, attending global motor shows, industry events, media drives, and tracking the latest developments across the sector, with a particular focus on electrified vehicles.
