BMW i7 first generation

BMW i7 first generation
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The BMW i7 first generation (since 2022): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 24 versions in the European Union, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Canada.

Model codes: G70

Dimensions, weights and capacity

SpecificationEuropeNorth AmericaWikipedia
Dimensions
Length5,390 mm RDW–5,391 mm
Width1,950 mm RDW–1,950 mm
Height1,540 mm RDW–1,544 mm
Wheelbase3,220 mm RDW–3,215 mm
Front track1,661–1,680 mm ASTRA––
Rear track1,647–1,692 mm ASTRA––
Weights and towing
Kerb weight2,495–2,670 kg RDW–2,150–2,845 kg
Mass in running order2,595–2,770 kg RDW––
Gross vehicle weight3,130–3,250 kg RDW––
Towing, braked trailer2,000 kg RDW––
Towing, unbraked trailer750 kg RDW––
Seats and space
Seats5 RDW––
Doors4 RDW––
Boot space500–501 L EV DB––
Luggage space (EPA)–311–396 L EPA–
Passenger space (EPA)–3,087–3,171 L EPA–
Fuel tank––60–74 L
Performance
Top speed205–250 km/h RDW–205–250 km/h
0–100 km/h3.5–5.5 s EV DB––
Torque745–1,100 Nm EV DB–425–1,100 Nm
Electric motor power–400–485 kW NRCan–
Electric
Battery capacity (usable)101.7 kWh EV DB––
Battery capacity (gross)105.7 kWh EV DB––
Range (WLTP)560–635 km EV DB––
Range (EPA/NRCan)–431–586 km EPA–
Energy use181–196 Wh/km EV DB––
AC charging power11–22 kW EV DB––
DC fast charging power195 kW EV DB––
Charging time at 240 V–10.0–12.0 h EPA–

Tyre sizes (most common first): 255/40R21, 255/45R20, 285/35R21, 285/40R20, 245/50R19

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Wikipedia (en, de), ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland), open EV databases (EV Compare, Open EV Data, Gaia EVDB), US EPA fuel economy data, Natural Resources Canada, Traficom type approvals (Finland). Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)

25 complaints for model years 2023–2026. 4 crashes · 1 injury

Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints

All 24 versions of the BMW i7 first generation

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European Union 9 versions

New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.

Years and versionEnginePowerFuelConsumption (combined)CO₂Electric rangeEU registrations
2023–2025Electric motor335 kW (455 PS)Electric19.5–19.8 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km591–594 km1,863
2022–2025Electric motor400 kW (544 PS)Electric19.2–19.4 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km597–603 km3,345
2023–2025Electric motor485 kW (659 PS)Electric21.5–21.7 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km538–542 km522
2022–2025Electric motor135 kW (184 PS)Electric19.3–19.8 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km587–601 km440
2025Electric motor435 kW (591 PS)Electric–0 g/km–38
2024–2025Electric motor125 kW (170 PS)Electric19.5 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km598–599 km49
2025Electric motor420 kW (571 PS)Electric–0 g/km–17
2022–2024Electric motor500 kW (680 PS)Electric–0 g/km–85
2022–2024Electric motor190 kW (258 PS)Electric19.3–19.6 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km587–599 km155

United Kingdom 10 versions

New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.

Years and versionEnginePowerFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂Electric range
2025–2026i7 eDrive50 ExcellenceElectric motor335 kW (455 PS)ElectricAutomatic19.2–20.2 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km576–610 km
2025–2026i7 eDrive50 M SportElectric motor335 kW (455 PS)ElectricAutomatic19.4–20.3 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km574–603 km
2025–2026i7 xDrive60 ExcellenceElectric motor400 kW (544 PS)ElectricAutomatic18.5 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km623 km
2025–2026i7 xDrive60 M SportElectric motor400 kW (544 PS)ElectricAutomatic18.6 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km618 km
2025–2026i7 xDrive60 Excellence Pro · i7 xDrive60 M Sport ProElectric motor400 kW (544 PS)ElectricAutomatic19.3 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km600 km
2026i7 xDrive60 Excellence ProElectric motor400 kW (544 PS)ElectricAutomatic19.1 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km604 km
2026i7 xDrive60 M Sport ProElectric motor400 kW (544 PS)ElectricAutomatic19.0 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km605 km
2025–2026i7 M70 xDriveElectric motor485 kW (659 PS)ElectricAutomatic21.1–21.7 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km538–553 km
2025i7 xDrive60 Excellence · i7 xDrive60 Excellence ProElectric motor400 kW (544 PS)ElectricAutomatic19.6 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km590 km
2025i7 xDrive60 M Sport · i7 xDrive60 M Sport ProElectric motor400 kW (544 PS)ElectricAutomatic19.6 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km589 km

United States 3 versions

Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxDriveConsumption (combined)CO₂Electric range
2023–2027Electric motorElectricAutomaticAll-wheel drive75–95 MPGe EPA0 g/km430–600 km
2024–2026Electric motorElectricAutomaticRear-wheel drive85–90 MPGe EPA0 g/km484–517 km
2024Electric motorElectricAutomaticFour-wheel drive84–90 MPGe EPA0 g/km480–510 km

Canada 2 versions

Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).

Years and versionEnginePowerFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂Electric range
2023–2026Full-sizeElectric motor400 kW (544 PS)ElectricAutomatic23.4–25.3 kWh/100 km 5-cycle0 g/km476–512 km
2024–2026Full-sizeElectric motor485 kW (659 PS)ElectricAutomatic25.8–28.0 kWh/100 km 5-cycle0 g/km430–468 km

Similar models from other brands

Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.