Overview
- BMW revealed the refreshed 7 Series and i7 on Wednesday at Auto China, bringing the Neue Klasse design language and digital approach to its flagship sedan.
- The i7 adopts Rimac-developed sixth‑generation cylindrical cells with about 112.5 kWh usable capacity, and BMW lists a preliminary EPA estimate above 350 miles for the 60 xDrive.
- DC fast charging increases to 250 kW with a 10–80% top‑up in about 28 minutes, and North American models add a NACS port for access to Tesla’s Supercharger network.
- The cabin runs BMW Operating System X on a new zonal electrical layout and adds a Panoramic iDrive projection, a 17.9‑inch center screen, and a standard 14.6‑inch passenger display.
- Production starts in July 2026 at BMW’s Dingolfing plant, with the updated i7 on sale later this year and petrol, diesel, and plug‑in hybrid 7 Series variants to follow into 2027.