BMW India launched the 2026 i7 facelift at Rs 1.95 crore (eDrive 50 trim), ex-showroom, today; the top-spec M70 xDrive trim costs Rs 2.65 crore. With this year's mid-lifecycle update, BMW's flagship electric sedan gets powertrain upgrades, along with several exterior and interior design tweaks. Alongside the i7, the carmaker also launched the updated 7 Series, priced at Rs 1.95 crore.
2026 BMW i7 facelift: Powertrain specs
The range-starting i7 eDrive 50 trim makes 455hp and 600Nm, accelerating from 0-100kph in 5.5 seconds and topping out at 210kph. It uses a 112.5kWh battery pack, allowing for a single charge range of 728km (WLTP rated). BMW claims that is an increase of 125km over the outgoing model. Whereas, the top-spec i7 M70 xDrive makes higher outputs of 680hp, and 1,015Nm (in Sport mode) and 1,100Nm (with Sport Boost). As a result, it does the sprint from rest to 100kph in just 3.8 seconds; top speed is 250kph. Range, however, stands at 686km (also WLTP).
With a 250kW DC fast charger, a 10-80 percent charge takes 28 minutes; BMW claims that a 10-minute charging top-up can add a range of 235km. Whereas, it takes about six hours to charge the battery from 0-100 percent with a 22kW AC charger. Both trims come with a complimentary wallbox charger with installation.
2026 BMW i7 facelift: Exterior highlights
The updated i7 sedan receives subtle styling revisions, though it carries over the overall design of the outgoing model. Part of the changes include a more squared-off kidney grille with illuminated surrounds, revised LED headlamps and a new front bumper.
Compared to the standard sedan, i7 M70 xDrive gets a larger front air intake. In addition to the grille, this trim also gets M badges on the Hofmeister kink of the side windows and on the outer edges of the rear lights. The M70 rides on 21-inch wheels.
Along the sides, BMW has introduced a new alloy wheel design while retaining the flush-fitting door handles. At the rear, the i7 gets new tail-lamps with smoked lenses, along with a redesigned tailgate and bumper.
2026 BMW i7 facelift: Interior features
The biggest changes are inside the cabin. Instead of a traditional driver's display, the facelift gets BMW's Panoramic Vision full-width projection at the windscreen's base. The rhomboidal touchscreen in the centre measures 17.9 inches, and it runs the latest BMW Operating System X. There's a new passenger screen as well, and it measures 14.6 inches. BMW has also redesigned the dashboard and introduced a new four-spoke steering wheel like in its newer Neue Klasse models.
As before, the i7 gets a massive 31.3-inch rear entertainment screen at the rear, and powered doors have been retained as well. Audio duties are taken care of by a Bowers & Wilkins surround sound system with Dolby Atmos. The panoramic glass roof can be specified with more than 40 LED lights. Other features include over-the-air updates, and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, powered ottomans, powered, heated, ventilated and massaging seats, connected car tech and ADAS.
The 2026 BMW i7 eDrive 50 is locally-assembled at the company's Chennai plant. Meanwhile, the M70 xDrive version arrives here as a fully imported model.