At the launch of the M5 CS, BMW also announced that the i7 was the brand's bestselling electric vehicle in India. We've now learnt that the company silently introduced a new variant of the electric luxury sedan earlier this year. Priced at Rs 2.03 crore, ex-showroom, the BMW i7 eDrive50 has replaced the i7 Xdrive60 variant that was priced at Rs 2.13 crore. While there are almost no cosmetic changes, it does get a different powertrain. Read on to know what’s different.
- Gets the same 101.7kWh battery as the xDrive60
- Now gets a spare wheel
- Gets a WLTP-claimed range of 603km
BMW i7 eDrive50 battery, range and power
The new variant of the BMW i7 utilises the same 101.7kWh battery as before, but it's powered by a single motor that powers the rear wheels. The power output now stands at 449hp and 650Nm compared to the xDrive60’s 544hp and 745Nm. The i7 eDrive50 has a WLTP-claimed range of 603km, which is lower than the older variant. If electric performance is what you’re seeking, you can always opt for the M70 spec (Rs 2.5 crore), which ups the power output to 650hp and 1,015Nm.
The i7 can be charged from 0-100 percent in 10 hours 45 minutes using a 11kW AC charger, but BMW claims that a 195kW fast charger takes it from 10-80 percent in just 34 minutes.
BMW i7 eDrive50 features
The new variant continues to be available in the M Sport trim where it gets a leather steering wheel and chrome bits on the inside and outside. It is available with the rear seat entertainment package – the 31.3-inch, 8K ‘cinema’ screen mounted on the roof. It also gets soft close doors, Bowers and Wilkins sound system and a whole raft of accessories. However, what’s new on this variant is the presence of a spare wheel that was missing on the earlier variant.
BMW i7 eDrive50 rivals
The luxury sedan space in India is not very populated and the i7 continues to rival the Mercedes-Benz EQS sedan (Rs 1.62 crore), the Audi e-tron GT (Rs 1.80 crore) and the Porsche Taycan (Rs 1.89 crore).
Do you think the new i7 variant is a sweeter deal than the outgoing one?
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