Overview
- BMW revealed the heavily updated 2027 7 Series and i7 on Wednesday, confirming Neue Klasse–inspired design and technology for its flagship sedan.
- The i7 adopts sixth‑generation cylindrical cells with about 112.5 kWh usable capacity for roughly 20% higher energy density, adds a 250 kW DC peak that cuts 10–80% charging to about 28 minutes, and includes a standard NACS port for Supercharger access.
- Inside, a pillar‑to‑pillar Panoramic iDrive display replaces the traditional gauge cluster, a 17.9‑inch center screen anchors the dash, a 14.6‑inch passenger screen is standard, and the 31.3‑inch rear Theatre Screen now supports 8K, video calls and HDMI input.
- A new centralized computer with about 20× the processing power and a zonal electrical layout reduces wiring weight and length, enabling faster updates and laying groundwork for future AI features.
- Production begins in July 2026 at Dingolfing with sales rolling out through late 2026 and 2027, and the range continues to span petrol, diesel, plug‑in hybrid and fully electric variants with initial focus on the i7 50 xDrive and 60 xDrive.