BMW's Iconic i7 All-Electric Sedan - 7 Series

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 So Important, BMW CEO Zipse Does the Unveiling




                                        Source:  BMW

A New Electric Standard Bearer for BMW

BMW's flagship 7 Series lineup has a new standard bearer - the fully electric sedan i7.  It is the first all-electric vehicle in the 7 Series for the luxury automaker.  i7 is a luxurious, electric, "executive" sedan that will hit the streets in early 2023. For BMW, this EV is so important that CEO Oliver Zipse did the unveiling and repeatedly called the EV a "no compromises" luxury sedan.  It can be pre-ordered for delivery in 2023.  The pricing starts at the "no compromises" threshold of $119,300.

Tech Specs

The new EV, known as the i7x Drive 60, pumps out 536 hp.  In 2023, a more powerful version, known as the i7M 70 model, will produce 660 hp.  BMW's Design Chief Adrian van Hooydook says the EV is human centric with "electric and tech magic".  When the owner approaches the EV, a light greets them from the vehicle.  The driver's door automatically opens. The vehicle offers Level 3 autonomous driving.  There is handsfree highway driving assist. It's powered by a 105.7-kilowatt battery pack.  The range on a charge is 300 miles and it can recharge to deliver another 80 miles in 10 minutes.  Electric motors are mounted on each axle.  They produce 536 hp and 280 lb-ft of torque.  The EV can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 4.5 seconds.  

Luxury and Technologies

The i7 contains all the luxuries and new technologies of the 7 series and more.  The interior is spacious, plush and a digital entertainment center on wheels. The infotainment displays are spectacular.  There is the BMW Theatre Screen which is a 31.1-inch display that comes down from the car's ceiling and plays media in 8K resolution.  Along the front dashboard there is a single display containing a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster and a 11.9-inch multimedia touchscreen that controls the infotainment suite.  And in the rear passenger space there are two, 5.5-inch screens in the rear doors to control various car functions customized to the passengers.  Last but not least, the i7 has an eye-catching big front grill that is surrounded by sparkling lights.

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