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BMW Reveals Refreshed 7 Series as i7 Gains Gen6 Battery and Faster Charging

The update marks a pivot to Rimac-built Gen6 batteries for longer range with quicker DC fast charging.

Overview

  • BMW, which revealed the facelift Wednesday, confirmed production in Dingolfing starts in July 2026.
  • The i7 switches to Rimac-assembled Gen6 cylindrical cells with 112.5 kWh usable capacity, WLTP range up to 708 km, and peak DC charging of 250 kW on a 400-volt system rated at 630 amps.
  • The cabin adopts Neue Klasse tech with a pillar-to-pillar Panoramic Vision display, a 17.9-inch center screen, and a standard front passenger display.
  • BMW is dropping Level 3 self-driving for this update and will offer advanced Level 2 systems that allow hands-off but require driver attention.
  • All 7 Series trims move to a new zonal electrical setup with a far more powerful central computer, which cuts wiring weight and enables faster software updates for owners.