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BMW i7 — price 2026, on-road price, rivals & review
The facelifted BMW i7 is BMW's electric flagship sedan, built on the same G70 platform as the petrol 7 Series. India gets two trims: the locally assembled i7 eDrive50 M Sport (112.5 kWh, 445 hp, up to 727 km WLTP range) and the fully imported M70 xDrive (680 hp, up to 686 km WLTP range). It has no direct India rival.
- Fuel / drive
- Electric
- Single-speed automatic, AWD
- Waiting period
- Ask dealer
- On sale since
- 2026-09
- G70 facelift (2026), eDrive50 locally assembled at BMW Plant Chennai
Variants & Ex-showroom Prices
BMW i7 Variants and Prices in India
| Variant | Fuel | Transmission | Ex-showroom (Delhi) |
|---|---|---|---|
| eDrive50 M SportElectric · Single-speed automatic, AWDLocally assembled at BMW Plant Chennai; facelift launched 11 Sep 2026 | Electric | Single-speed automatic, AWD | ₹1.95 crore |
| M70 xDriveElectric · Single-speed automatic, AWDFully imported (CBU) M Performance flagship | Electric | Single-speed automatic, AWD | ₹2.65 crore |
What you actually pay
BMW i7 On-Road Price in Hyderabad (Estimate)
Indicatively ₹2.00 crore – ₹2.76 crore on-road in Hyderabad for the base to top variant, built from the ex-showroom price plus Telangana life tax, first-year comprehensive insurance, registration and the road-safety cess. As an EV it pays no road tax or registration fee in Telangana until 31 December 2026.
| Component | Base variant | Top variant |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom (Delhi) | ₹1.95 crore | ₹2.65 crore |
| Telangana life tax (0% (EV exemption)) | ₹0 | ₹0 |
| Insurance, 1st year comprehensive (2.5–4%) | ₹4.88 lakh – ₹7.80 lakh | ₹6.63 lakh – ₹10.60 lakh |
| Road-safety cess + handling | ~₹5,000 | ~₹5,000 |
| On-road, Hyderabad (indicative) | ₹2.00 crore – ₹2.03 crore | ₹2.72 crore – ₹2.76 crore |
BMW i7 Mileage and Range (Claimed)
| Powertrain | Fuel | BMW claimed figure |
|---|---|---|
| Dual-motor AWD electric (eDrive50) | Electric · Single-speed automatic, AWD | Up to 727 km (WLTP); 0-100 km/h in 5.5s, DC fast-charging to 195 kW |
| Dual-motor AWD electric M Performance (M70 xDrive) | Electric · Single-speed automatic, AWD | Up to 686 km (WLTP); 0-100 km/h in 3.8s, top speed 250 km/h |
Engines, Motors & Gearboxes
i7 Powertrain Options
Dual-motor AWD electric (eDrive50)
- Fuel
- Electric
- Battery
- 112.5 kWh usable
- Power
- 445 PS (445 hp)
- Torque
- 660 Nm
- Transmission
- Single-speed automatic, AWD
- Claimed range
- Up to 727 km (WLTP); 0-100 km/h in 5.5s, DC fast-charging to 195 kW
Dual-motor AWD electric M Performance (M70 xDrive)
- Fuel
- Electric
- Battery
- 112.5 kWh usable
- Power
- 680 PS (680 hp)
- Torque
- 1015 Nm (1100 Nm with Sport Boost)
- Transmission
- Single-speed automatic, AWD
- Claimed range
- Up to 686 km (WLTP); 0-100 km/h in 3.8s, top speed 250 km/h
Dimensions & Practicality
- Length
- 5391 mm
- Width
- 1950 mm
- Height
- 1544 mm
- Wheelbase
- 3215 mm
- Ground clearance
- 136 mm
- Boot space
- 500 L
- Seating
- 4
- Fuel tank
- Not applicable — electric; 112.5 kWh battery
Feature List
BMW i7 Features (from BMW’s official specification)
Safety
- Level 2 ADAS — adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, automatic emergency braking
- 7 airbags (driver, front passenger, 2 curtain, driver side, front passenger side, front centre)
- 360-degree camera with front and rear parking sensors
- Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
- Not separately crash-tested as of this writing; BMW does not publish a dedicated Global/Bharat NCAP result for the i7
Comfort & Convenience
- Heating, ventilation and massage on all four seats
- Rear-left one-touch relaxation mode with folding front-passenger seat and ottoman
- 4-zone automatic climate control
- Merino leather upholstery
- Adaptive 2-axle air suspension with rear-axle steering
Technology
- BMW Panoramic Vision head-up display across the windscreen width
- 17.9-inch curved central touchscreen with BMW Operating System X
- 31.3-inch 8K rear 'Theatre Screen' with BMW Passenger Screen for the front passenger
- BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant (voice control)
- Digital Key Plus with hands-free automatic doors
Exterior
- BMW kidney Iconic Glow illuminated grille
- BMW Individual crystal headlights with diamond-cut glass elements
- 20-inch (eDrive50) / 21-inch (M70) alloy wheels
- Ceremonial Light Carpet welcome lighting
- BMW Individual two-tone paint options
BMW i7 Colours
Vancouver Green metallic · Frozen Space Silver metallic with Frozen Tanzanite Blue III metallic (two-tone) · Frozen Black with Frozen Space Silver metallic (two-tone) · Frozen Black with Black Sapphire metallic (two-tone) · Black Sapphire metallic with Aventurine Red III metallic (two-tone) · Dravit Grey with Oxide Grey II metallic (two-tone) (6 options, per BMW)
The Auto Grid Review
BMW i7 Review: Our Verdict
The i7 is a car we see maybe once or twice a year through the Kondapur bay, almost always the locally-built eDrive50 rather than the imported M70, and every one so far has come straight from the showroom for a protective film before the first long drive. It shares its body-in-white with the petrol 7 Series, so the panel geometry we already know — a long, flat bonnet, a tall illuminated grille that collects stone chips at speed, and door skins big enough that a single sheet of film covers each one cleanly. The extra weight of the battery pack doesn't change what we do to the car, but it does mean the brakes and tyres work harder on Hyderabad's ORR, and owners who use the full 680 PS of the M70 should expect faster front-tyre wear than the badge price might suggest. The illuminated kidney grille is the one genuinely new part we hadn't worked with before the facelift, and we treat it like any other gloss trim: film first, polish never.
What we like
- +112.5 kWh battery gives a genuinely usable 686-727 km WLTP range depending on trim
- +Locally assembled eDrive50 undercuts the imported M70 by over a crore
- +195 kW DC fast-charging and a near-silent, massage-equipped cabin on all four seats
- +Shares the 7 Series' build quality and Chennai-plant fit and finish
What we’d change
- –Boot space is compromised to 500 L by the spare-wheel-on-the-floor layout
- –Not separately crash-tested; BMW India does not publish an i7-specific NCAP result
- –Infotainment depth (Panoramic Vision, Theatre Screen) takes real time to learn
- –M70 xDrive's import duty puts it well past ₹2.6 crore before options
Is the i7 right for you? Seven driver personalities, scored
Find the row that sounds like your driving life — that is the verdict that matters for you.
City Commuter
10–30 km a day through traffic
Near-silent running and one-pedal driving suit Hyderabad traffic well, but this is a 5.4-metre car with a price tag that makes it an impractical daily commuter for most buyers.
Highway Cruiser
ORR laps and expressway weekends
A 727 km WLTP range on the eDrive50 and fast DC charging make ORR loops and Vijayawada weekend runs genuinely stress-free for a car this size.
Family First
Four or five aboard, school runs to road trips
The cabin is effectively a 4-seater once the rear relaxation mode is used, and there's no separately published crash-test score for the EV itself, so families should weigh comfort against unverified safety data.
Driving Enthusiast
Cares how it steers, not just how it looks
The M70's 680 PS and 3.8-second 0-100 km/h are genuinely quick, but a 2.7-tonne-plus luxury sedan is built for serenity, not cornering drama.
First-Car Buyer
Budget-conscious and resale-aware
At ₹1.95-2.65 crore ex-showroom this is nobody's first car; running and insurance costs alone rule it out for a first-time buyer.
Chauffeur-Driven Executive
Judged from the rear seat
The rear Theatre Screen, four-seat massage layout and near-silent cabin make this one of the best chauffeur-driven EVs sold in India today.
Weekend Explorer
Ghats, dirt tracks and monsoon roads
This is a road-biased luxury sedan with no off-road intent; low-profile tyres and a long wheelbase make it a poor fit for anything beyond good tarmac.
Paint Protection
PPF for the BMW i7: What We Install and Why
Where it takes damage
The illuminated kidney grille and crystal headlamp surrounds pick up stone chips at speed and show them more visibly than a conventional grille; the long, flat bonnet and the door skins behind the front wheels are the other high-exposure panels on ORR runs.
Our recommendation
AG1 Square full-front coverage including the illuminated grille surround as standard, extended to full body for M70 xDrive owners given the import cost and the car's lower production volumes in India.
Coverage
Full front with grille surround standard; full body recommended for the M70 xDrive and for any owner doing regular highway distance.
BMW i7 vs 7 Series vs C-Class vs X7
Cross-shopped against: BMW 7 Series, BMW X7, BMW M5, Audi e-tron GT, Porsche Taycan, Mercedes-Benz EQS, Mercedes-Benz S-Class, Mercedes-Maybach S-Class.
| Model | Segment | Ex-showroom | Fuel | Waiting period | Auto Grid rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMW i7 | Electric luxury flagship sedan | ₹1.95 crore – ₹2.65 crore | Electric | — | 4.4 / 5 |
| BMW 7 Series | Luxury flagship sedan | ₹1.95 crore | Petrol | — | 4.4 / 5 |
| Mercedes-Benz C-Class | Entry-luxury sedan | ₹59.90 lakh – ₹65.60 lakh | Petrol / Diesel | Up to 3 months industry-wide for the C-Class… | 4.3 / 5 |
| BMW X7 | Full-size three-row luxury SUV | ₹1.26 crore – ₹1.39 crore | Petrol / Diesel | 6-10 weeks depending on configuration and… | 4.4 / 5 |
| BMW M5 | Performance luxury sedan | ₹2.12 crore | Petrol-Electric Hybrid | — | 4.6 / 5 |
Audi
A4
₹46.88 lakh – ₹55.83 lakhex-showroom
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Audi
A6
₹64.81 lakh – ₹71.66 lakhex-showroom
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BYD
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Honda
Amaze
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The Honda Amaze is a sub-4-metre sedan with a 90 PS 1.2L i-VTEC petrol, 5-speed MT or CVT, and the segment's first ADAS on the ZX grade. It is the only Honda India model with a Bharat NCAP rating — 5-star for adult occupant protection — aimed at first-time and fleet buyers who cross-shop the Dzire and Aura.
Honda
City
₹12.00 lakh – ₹21.00 lakhex-showroom
The Honda City is a mid-size sedan built on a 121 PS 1.5L i-VTEC petrol with 6-speed MT or CVT, plus an exclusive ZX+ e:HEV strong-hybrid making 126 PS and a claimed 27.26 kmpl — the only strong-hybrid sedan in its class in India. The May 2026 facelift adds a 10.1-inch screen and a 360-degree camera.
Hyundai
Aura
₹6.00 lakh – ₹8.67 lakhex-showroom
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FAQs
BMW i7: Questions Buyers Ask
The facelifted BMW i7 starts at ₹1.95 crore ex-showroom for the eDrive50 M Sport and goes up to ₹2.65 crore for the M70 xDrive, as launched by BMW India on 11 September 2026.
BMW claims up to 727 km (WLTP) for the eDrive50 and up to 686 km (WLTP) for the more powerful M70 xDrive, both from the same 112.5 kWh battery pack. The i7 also supports DC fast-charging up to 195 kW.
Yes. The i7 eDrive50 M Sport is locally assembled at BMW's Chennai plant — India is the only market outside Germany where BMW builds the i7. The faster M70 xDrive is brought in as a fully imported (CBU) unit.
They share the same G70 body and interior architecture; the i7 swaps the 7 Series' 3.0-litre petrol engine for a 112.5 kWh battery and dual electric motors. Subtle blue trim details and the closed-off grille treatment are the main visual differences.
No separate Global NCAP, Bharat NCAP or Euro NCAP rating has been published for the i7 as of this writing, though it shares its core body structure with the related 7 Series/5 Series range.
Yes — the doors open and close hands-free as you approach or leave, using the My BMW App, BMW Digital Key Plus, interior buttons or voice command.
The i7 is BMW's electric-only flagship, while the S-Class and Mercedes-Maybach S-Class are sold with petrol and plug-in-hybrid power in India (no fully electric variant yet). The i7's 112.5 kWh battery and up to 727 km WLTP range make it the only one of the three with zero-emission running, though the Maybach still leads on rear-seat opulence.
Yes to both, and it's a genuinely good car by most independent accounts — BMW India sells the i7 new as a fully electric flagship sedan. There is no petrol or hybrid version of the i7 nameplate itself, though it shares its body with the separately sold petrol/diesel 7 Series and the M Performance i7 M70 xDrive.
The illuminated grille surround and the long bonnet are the panels we see chip first on ORR runs, so a full-front AG1 Square film covering the grille is our standard starting point for every i7 that comes through Kondapur. Message Auto Grid on WhatsApp to plan yours.
Indicatively ₹2.00 crore–₹2.76 crore on-road in Hyderabad: ex-showroom ₹1.95 crore–₹2.65 crore (Delhi, 13 Nov 2026) plus Telangana life tax (0% (EV exemption)), first-year insurance and registration. EVs pay no road tax or registration fee in Telangana until 31 December 2026. Dealer quotes vary with insurance add-ons and accessories.
The top variant is the M70 xDrive (Electric, Single-speed automatic, AWD) at ₹2.65 crore ex-showroom Delhi; the base model is the eDrive50 M Sport (Electric, Single-speed automatic, AWD) at ₹1.95 crore. 2 variants in all, as of 13 Nov 2026.
i7: Electric luxury flagship sedan, ₹1.95 crore – ₹2.65 crore ex-showroom, Electric, Auto Grid rating 4.4/5. C-Class: Entry-luxury sedan, ₹59.90 lakh – ₹65.60 lakh ex-showroom, Petrol/Diesel, rated 4.3/5. See the Mercedes-Benz C-Class page for its full variant list and our verdict.
Ground clearance 136 mm, boot space 500 litres, 4 seats, length 5391 mm (BMW official specification).
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- Autocar India — BMW i7 specifications: power, torque, dimensions, boot space · read 13 Nov 2026
- India Today — 2026 BMW i7 facelift launched in India at Rs 1.95 crore · read 13 Nov 2026
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