BMW i7 eDrive50
Available since June 2023
£100,205Price from
101.7 kWhUseable Battery
325 mi *Real Range
313 Wh/mi *Efficiency
Price from £100,205
| Availability | Available to order |
| Available to order since | June 2023 |
| Available to order until | - |
Lease (BCH) from £903 pcm
| Annual VED | £0 |
| Congestion Charge | £0 |
| Insurance Group | 50 |
Real Range Estimation between 235 - 455 mi
| City - Cold Weather * | 310 mi |
| Highway - Cold Weather * | 235 mi |
| Combined - Cold Weather * | 275 mi |
| City - Mild Weather * | 455 mi |
| Highway - Mild Weather * | 300 mi |
| Combined - Mild Weather * | 370 mi |
Performance
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph | 5.5 sec |
| Top Speed | 127 mph |
| Electric Range * | 325 mi |
| Total Power | 335 kW (449 hp) |
| Total Torque | 479 lb-ft |
| Drive | Rear |
Battery
| Nominal Capacity | 105.7 kWh |
| Battery Type | Lithium-ion |
| Number of Cells | No Data |
| Architecture | 400 V |
| Warranty Period | No Data |
| Warranty Mileage | No Data |
| Useable Capacity | 101.7 kWh |
| Cathode Material | No Data |
| Pack Configuration | No Data |
| Nominal Voltage | 376 V |
| Form Factor | No Data |
| Name / Reference | No Data |
Charging
Home / Destination
| Charge Port | Type 2 |
| Port Location | Right Side - Rear |
| Charge Power † | 22 kW AC |
| Charge Time (0->325 mi) † | 5h30m |
| Charge Speed † | 60 mph |
Rapid Charging
| Charge Port | CCS |
| Port Location | Right Side - Rear |
| Charge Power (max) | 200 kW DC |
| Charge Power (10-80%) | 159 kW DC |
| Charge Time (32->260 mi) | 28 min |
| Charge Speed | 480 mph |
| Autocharge Supported | No |
Plug & Charge
| Plug & Charge Supported | Yes |
| Supported Protocol | ISO 15118-2 & -20 |
Bidirectional Charging (V2X / BPT)
Vehicle-to-Load (V2L)
| V2L Supported | No |
| Max. Output Power | - |
| Exterior Outlet(s) | - |
| Interior Outlet(s) | - |
Vehicle-to-Home (V2H)
| V2H via AC Supported | No |
| Max. Output Power | - |
| V2H via DC Supported | No |
| Max. Output Power | - |
Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G)
| V2G via AC Supported | No |
| Max. Output Power | - |
| V2G via DC Supported | No |
| Max. Output Power | - |
Energy Consumption
EVDB Real Range
| Range * | 325 mi |
| Vehicle Consumption * | 313 Wh/mi |
| CO2 Emissions | 0 g/km |
| Vehicle Fuel Equivalent * | 129 mpg |
WLTP Ratings (TEL)
| Range | 380 mi |
| Rated Consumption | 307 Wh/mi |
| Vehicle Consumption | 268 Wh/mi |
| CO2 Emissions | 0 g/km |
| Rated Fuel Equivalent | 132 mpg |
| Vehicle Fuel Equivalent | 151 mpg |
WLTP Ratings (TEH)
| Range | 357 mi |
| Rated Consumption | 327 Wh/mi |
| Vehicle Consumption | 285 Wh/mi |
| CO2 Emissions | 0 g/km |
| Rated Fuel Equivalent | 124 mpg |
| Vehicle Fuel Equivalent | 142 mpg |
Rated = official figures as published by manufacturer. Rated consumption and fuel equivalency figures include charging losses.
Vehicle = calculated battery energy consumption used by the vehicle for propulsion and on-board systems.
NOTE: The fuel equivalency figures are shown in IMPERIAL MPG. Figures in US MPG will differ significantly.
Real Energy Consumption Estimation between 224 - 433 Wh/mi
| City - Cold Weather * | 328 Wh/mi |
| Highway - Cold Weather * | 433 Wh/mi |
| Combined - Cold Weather * | 370 Wh/mi |
| City - Mild Weather * | 224 Wh/mi |
| Highway - Mild Weather * | 339 Wh/mi |
| Combined - Mild Weather * | 275 Wh/mi |
Dimensions and Weight
| Length | 5391 mm |
| Width | 1950 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 2192 mm |
| Height | 1544 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3215 mm |
| Weight Unladen (EU) | 2595 kg |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (GVWR) | 3130 kg |
| Max. Payload | 610 kg |
| Cargo Volume | 500 L |
| Cargo Volume Max | No Data |
| Cargo Volume Frunk | No Data |
| Roof Load | 0 kg |
| Tow Hitch Possible | No |
| Towing Weight Unbraked | 0 kg |
| Towing Weight Braked | 0 kg |
| Vertical Load Max | 0 kg |
Miscellaneous
| Seats | 5 people |
| Isofix | No Data |
| Turning Circle | 12.1 m |
| Platform | BMW CLAR |
| EV Dedicated Platform | No |
| Car Body | Saloon |
| Segment | F |
| Roof Rails | No |
| Heat pump (HP) | Yes |
| HP Standard Equipment | Yes |
Company Car Tax Indication
Financial Year 2023-24
| BIK Tax Rate | 2% |
| P11D Value from | £100,150 |
| Benefit in Kind (BIK) | £2,003 |
| BIK @ 20% | £33 pcm |
| BIK @ 40% | £67 pcm |
| BIK @ 45% | £75 pcm |
Financial Year 2024-25
| BIK Tax Rate | 2% |
| P11D Value from | £100,150 |
| Benefit in Kind (BIK) | £2,003 |
| BIK @ 20% | £33 pcm |
| BIK @ 40% | £67 pcm |
| BIK @ 45% | £75 pcm |
Financial Year 2025-26
| BIK Tax Rate | 3% |
| P11D Value from | £100,150 |
| Benefit in Kind (BIK) | £3,005 |
| BIK @ 20% | £50 pcm |
| BIK @ 40% | £100 pcm |
| BIK @ 45% | £113 pcm |
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Charging is possible by using a regular wall plug or a charging station. Public charging is always done through a charging station. How fast the EV can charge depends on the charging station (EVSE) used and the maximum charging capacity of the EV. The table below shows all possible options for charging the BMW i7 eDrive50. Each option shows how fast the battery can be charged from empty to full.
| Type 2 (Mennekes - IEC 62196) |
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| Charging Point | Max. Power | Power | Time | Rate |
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| Wall Plug (2.3 kW) | 230V / 1x10A | 2.3 kW | 52h15m | 6 mph |
| 1-phase 16A (3.7 kW) | 230V / 1x16A | 3.7 kW | 32h30m | 10 mph |
| 1-phase 32A (7.4 kW) | 230V / 1x32A | 7.4 kW | 16h15m | 20 mph |
| 3-phase 16A (11 kW) | 400V / 3x16A | 11 kW | 11 hours | 30 mph |
| 3-phase 32A (22 kW) | 400V / 3x32A | 22 kW † | 5h30m | 59 mph |
† = Limited by on-board charger, vehicle cannot charge faster.
Rapid Charging (10 -> 80%)
Rapid charging enables longer journeys by adding as much range as possible in the shortest amount of time. Charging power will decrease significantly after 80% state-of-charge has been reached. A typical rapid charge therefore rarely exceeds 80% SoC. The rapid charge rate of an EV depends on the charger used and the maximum charging power the EV can handle. The table below shows all details for rapid charging the BMW i7 eDrive50.
- Max. Power: maximum power provided by charge point
- Avg. Power: average power provided by charge point over a session from 10% to 80%
- Time: time needed to charge from 10% to 80%
- Rate: average charging speed over a session from 10% to 80%
| Combined Charging System (CCS Combo 2) |
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| Charging Point | Max. Power | Avg. Power | Time | Rate |
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| CCS (50 kW DC) | 50 kW | 50 kW | 90 min | 150 mph |
| CCS (150 kW DC) | 150 kW | 135 kW † | 33 min | 410 mph |
| CCS (300 kW DC) | 200 kW † | 159 kW † | 28 min | 480 mph |
| Charge Curve |
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Data made available by Fastned |
| This vehicle does not support Autocharge |
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| This vehicle supports Plug & Charge |
† = Limited by charging capabilities of vehicle
Autocharge: allows for automatic initiation of a charging session at supported CCS charging stations.
Plug & Charge: allows for automatic initiation of a charging session at supported CCS charging stations in accordance with ISO 15118.
Actual charging rates may differ from data shown due to factors like outside temperature, state of the battery and driving style.
BMW Claimed Specifications
The table below shows the claimed specifications from the manufacturer for charging the BMW i7 eDrive50. The specifications can differ from the table above for a variety of reasons. If real-world charge tests are available, these differences can be signifcant. If no real-world tests are available, the table above will be based on the manufacturer specifications as per the table below.
- Max. Power: maximum charge power during charging session
- Charge From: battery percentage (% SoC) where charging session is started
- Charge To: battery percentage (% SoC) where charging session is ended
- Time: time needed for charging session
| BMW Claimed Specifications |
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| Max. Power | Charge From | Charge To | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 195 kW | 10 % | 80 % | 34 min |
All about the BMW i7 eDrive50
Pricing
The BMW i7 eDrive50 has a Recommend Retail Price (RRP) of £99,300 and an On The Road Price (OTR) of £100,205. The OTR Price includes VAT, first year of VED, vehicle first registration fee, number plates and delivery.
Drivetrain and Performance
The BMW i7 eDrive50 is a full electric vehicle (BEV). The maximum power of the BMW i7 eDrive50 is 335 kW (449 hp). The maximum torque is 479 lb-ft. The BMW i7 eDrive50 is rear wheel drive and can accelerate from 0 to 62 miles per hour in 5.5 seconds. The top speed is 127 mph.
Battery and Charging
The battery of the BMW i7 eDrive50 has a total capacity of 105.7 kWh. The usable capacity is 101.7 kWh. An estimated range of about 325 miles is achievable on a fully charged battery. The actual range will however depend on several factors including climate, terrain, use of climate control systems and driving style.
For example: sustaining high speeds in cold weather could result in a range of around 235 mi. However, driving at low speeds in mild weather will increase the range to around 455 mi.
Charging is done using a Type 2 connector and the on-board charger has a maximum power of 22 kW. This charges a fully depleted battery back to full in around 5 hours 30 minutes. However, a 3-phase grid connection is needed to achieve this. The majority of homes and charge points currently do not have this connection. In most cases the maximum charging power will be 7.4 kW, allowing for a charge time of 16 hours 15 minutes and a charge rate of 20 mph. Charging the car using a regular wall plug will take around 52 hours 15 minutes.
Rapid charging is possible through a CCS connection. The maximum rapid charge power is 200 kW. The battery can't be charged continuously at this power. In an average rapid charge session the average charge power will be around 159 kW. This charges the battery from 10% to 80% in around 30 minutes. A rapid charge like this will add about 225 miles of range.
Energy Consumption
The estimated combined (motorway and city) energy consumption of the BMW i7 eDrive50 is about 313 Wh per mile. By comparison, this energy consumption is the equivalent of a fuel consumption of 129 mpg in a traditional petrol car.
The actual energy consumption will depend on several factors including climate, terrain, use of climate control systems and driving style. For example: sustaining high speeds in cold weather could result in an energy use of around 433 Wh per mile. However, driving at low speeds in mild weather will increase the efficiency to about 224 Wh per mile.
CO2 Emission
The BMW i7 eDrive50 emits no CO2 during driving. This only includes direct emissions from the vehicle itself. The energy needed to charge the battery might have been (partly) generated by the use of fossil fuels. Vehicles with an internal combustion engine will always emit CO2 during driving. Additionally, CO2 is emitted during the production and transport of fossil fuels.
More information from BMW
The link below will open the page of the i7 on the official BMW site.