BMW Starts Testing i7 Luxury Sedan In Sub-zero Temperatures

Published December 1, 2021
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The i7 is essentially the 7 Series’ electric equivalent, and it’s getting ready for a 2022 global premiere

The all-electric BMW i7 has been teased for the first time while testing in sub-zero temperatures in Arjeplog, Sweden. The upcoming luxury sedan, the 7 Series’ electric equivalent, is expected to break cover sometime in 2022.

The i7 will share its drivetrains and battery pack with the soon-to-be-launched flagship iX SUV. For reference, the iX is available in two trims: xDrive 40 and xDrive 50 (dual motors with both). The all-electric SUV has a WLTP-claimed range of up to 630km.

Here’s the iX’s detailed technical specs:

	BMW iX xDrive40	BMW iX xDrive50
Power (PS)	330PS	530PS
Torque (Nm)	630Nm	765Nm
0-100kmph	6.1 seconds	4.6 seconds
Battery Pack	71kWh	105kWh
Range	425km	630km

BMW says the electric sedan will share its steering and braking systems, driving dynamics, suspension components, and vehicle stability systems with the next-gen 7 Series. So we expect it to be a fun drive. The carmaker has stated that these parameters will be tuned specifically to ensure a difference in each driving mode.

It’s also safe to say that the i7, being BMW’s flagship electric sedan, will feature the carmaker’s latest tech, including its i-Drive 8 infotainment system and Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS).

The BMW i7 will square off against the Tesla Model S, Mercedes-Benz EQS, and the upcoming all-electric iteration of the Audi A8. Expect it to come to India, considering BMW’s planning to bring more EVs to our market.