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BMW i7 LCI 2026
- Drive Type: AWD
- Type: 4 door sedan, 4/5 seats
- Self Driving: Autopilot with full Self-Driving capability
- Airbags: Full Suite
PROS
- Strong ride comfort and cabin isolation
- Long range for a large luxury sedan
- High quality interior materials and tech depth
CONS
- High base price
- Large size limits ease of city driving
The BMW i7 LCI — formally the 2026 BMW 7 Series G70 LCI — is the mid-cycle facelift of BMW’s fully electric flagship sedan, built at the Dingolfing plant in Germany. It sits at the top of BMW’s passenger car range, occupying the full-size luxury sedan segment alongside internal combustion and plug-in hybrid 7 Series variants. Unveiled at the Beijing Auto Show on April 22, 2026, the LCI refresh remakes the i7 in the image of BMW’s Neue Klasse design direction, making it one of the first legacy flagship sedans to adopt next-generation cylindrical cell battery technology at this scale.
The LCI i7 uses a 112.5 kWh net battery — up from 101.7 kWh in the pre-facelift model — powered by Gen6 cylindrical cells co-developed with Rimac and assembled in Croatia before the cars are completed in Dingolfing. The energy density gain is approximately 20% over the previous prismatic cells. WLTP-rated range figures stand at 708 km for the i7 50 xDrive, 707 km for the i7 60 xDrive, and 650 km for the performance-oriented M70 xDrive — all measured on the WLTP cycle. DC fast charging peaks at 250 kW, up from 195 kW in the outgoing model. Notably, this improvement was achieved by raising the amperage to 630A rather than switching to an 800-volt architecture — the i7 LCI remains a 400-volt system. AC onboard charging rates have not been officially confirmed for the LCI at the time of writing. A 10–80% charge benchmark has not yet been published; expect figures to appear closer to market launch, currently targeted from July 2026, when LCI production starts.
Pricing for the LCI generation has not been officially announced. The outgoing pre-facelift 2026 i7 carried a US MSRP starting at $105,700 for the entry rear-wheel drive eDrive50, $124,200 for the xDrive60, and $160,075 for the M70 — with LCI pricing expected to carry modest adjustments at announcement. Nigeria and West Africa pricing, where the model is available through grey import channels, typically adds 30–45% to the base US or European figure once duties, shipping, and clearing costs are factored in, placing the i7 LCI well above ₦200 million in practical market terms. The realistic buyer is a corporate executive, high-net-worth individual, or chauffeur-fleet operator for whom rear-seat comfort and long-distance range take priority over price sensitivity. Within BMW’s lineup, the i7 sits above the i5 mid-size electric sedan and shares its segment position with the ICE-powered 760i xDrive. External competition includes the Mercedes-Benz EQS sedan and the Porsche Taycan Sport Turismo in its top-tier configuration. The closest direct comparison by spec and segment is the Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 4MATIC, which targets a nearly identical buyer profile at overlapping price points.
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MODEL
| Available Trims / Variants |
BMW i7 LCI xDrive50 BMW i7 LCI xDrive60 BMW i7 LCI M70 xDrive |
LAUNCH
| Reveal Date | 2026, April 22 |
| Availability Status | Coming soon. Expected release 2026, July |
| Country of origin | Germany |
BATTERY
| Battery Capacity | 112.5 kWh usable |
| Battery Chemistry | Li-ion (400V type) |
| Range (WLTP/CLTC/EPA) |
452 mi WLTP - BMW i7 LCI xDrive50 452 mi WLTP (310 mi EPA) - BMW i7 LCI xDrive60 426 mi WLTP - BMW i7 LCI M70 xDrive |
| Energy Consumption |
291 Wh/mi WLTP - BMW i7 LCI xDrive50 293 Wh/mi WLTP - BMW i7 LCI xDrive60 317 Wh/mi WLTP - BMW i7 LCI M70 xDrive |
| Regen Braking (Max kW) | Yes, up to 228 kW |
| Heat Pump | |
| AC Charging (Max kW) |
Type 2 11 kW, 0-100% in 12 hours Type 2 22 kW, 0-100% in 6 hours |
| DC Charging (Max kW) | CCS 250 kW max, 10-80% in 28 min |
| Additional Notes | Plug and Charge support |
PERFORMANCE
| Power Output (kW / hp) |
AWD 455 hp (335 kW) - BMW i7 LCI xDrive50 AWD 544 hp (400 kW) - BMW i7 LCI xDrive60 AWD 680 hp (500 kW) - BMW i7 LCI M70 xDrive |
| Torque (Nm) |
660 Nm (487 lb-ft) - BMW i7 LCI xDrive50 745 Nm (549 lb-ft) - BMW i7 LCI xDrive60 1100 Nm (748 lb-ft) - BMW i7 LCI M70 xDrive |
| 0–100 km/h / 0-60 mph (seconds) The acceleration numbers are an easy way to compare car performance. We list either time from 0 to 100 km/h or time from 0 to 60mph, depending on which number(s) the manufacturers provide. The lower the acceleration time, the higher performance the car is. |
5.5 sec 0-62 mph - BMW i7 LCI xDrive50 4.5 sec 0-60 mph (4.7 sec 0-62 mph) - BMW i7 LCI xDrive60 3.5 sec 0-62 mph - BMW i7 LCI M70 xDrive |
| Top Speed (km/h / mph) |
130 mph (210 km/h) - BMW i7 LCI xDrive50 149 mph (240 km/h) - BMW i7 LCI xDrive60 155 mph (250 km/h) - BMW i7 LCI M70 xDrive |
| Transmission / Drive | Single-speed |
BODY
| Body Style | 4 door sedan, 4/5 seats |
| Platform / Architecture | BMW CLAR |
| Dimensions (L×W×H mm) | 5391 x 1950 x 1550 mm (212.2 x 76.8 x 61.0 in) |
| Drag Coefficient (Cd) | 0.24 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 3215 mm (126.6 in) |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | 136 mm |
| Kerb Weight (kg) |
EU: 2770 kg unladen, 3280 kg gross - BMW i7 LCI xDrive50 EU: 2770 kg unladen, 3280 kg gross - BMW i7 LCI xDrive60 EU: 2845 kg unladen, 3310 kg gross - BMW i7 LCI M70 xDrive |
| Suspension (Front / Rear) | Front double-wishbone axle, rear five-link axle. Adaptive air suspension, automatic self leveling, electronically controlled dampers |
| Wheel Size (inches) | R19, R20, R21 |
| Trunk/Boot Capacity (L) | 500 L |
| Frunk/Bonnet Capacity (L) | No |
| Towing Capacity (kg) | EU: 750 kg unbraked, 2000 kg braked |
| Additional Notes | Rear-wheel steering available |
SAFETY
| Airbags (count) | Front, side, rear, head airbag system |
| Driver Assistance (ADAS) | Long range radar (300 m), corner short range radars (4 units), 8MP front camera, Assisted Driving View, Rear Crossing-Traffic Warning, Exit warning function, Steering and Lane Control Assistant, Manoeuvre Assistant for automated parking and manoeuvring, |
| Autonomous Driving Level | Autopilot with full Self-Driving capability; Highway hands-free assistant up to 130 km/h (80 mph); Navigation - guided “Entry-to-Exit” assistance with BMW Maps. |
COMFORT
| Seating Capacity | Heated, cooled and massaged front and rear seats |
| Roof Type | Panoramic glass roof with electrochromic shading |
| Bluetooth / Wi-Fi | Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay |
| Parking Aids | 20 front/side/rear sensors, 360 camera, 1 front, 2 side & 1 reversing cameras |
| Additional Notes |
Four-zone climate control Automatically opening and closing doors Retractable gap-free leg rest for the rear seat at the passenger side Panel heating for the armrests in the door trim and center console 5.5" touchsreen displays in the rear doors |
DISPLAYS
| Centre Screen (inches) | 17.9" touchscreen + 14.6" passenger display |
| Driver's Display (inches) | Under the entire windshield |
| Head-Up Display (HUD) | Yes, with 3D augmented reality |
| Additional Notes | Rear passengers display: 31.3", 7680 x 2160 pixels, 32:9 ratio |
LIGHTING
INFOTAINMENT & AUDIO
TECHNOLOGY
OWNERSHIP
Note
| Additional Notes | High-voltage battery warranty up to 8 years or 100,000 miles |
Disclaimer Note
Specifications sourced from manufacturer data and may reflect WLTP, CLTC, or EPA test conditions. Import prices in your local are estimates based on grey-market landing costs and exclude duties, clearing fees, and local taxes. Figures are subject to change without notice. Always verify with your local importer before purchase. We can not guarantee that the information on this page is 100% correct
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