2026 BMW i7 Redesign, Pictures, Engine
2026 BMW i7 Redesign, Pictures, Engine – BMW’s flagship 7 Series sedan now comes in two distinct flavours: gas-powered and all-electric. Here we look at the latter, the 2026 BMW i7, that serves as a showcase for all the technology and luxury this brand has in its arsenal. Electric propulsion is the very definition of luxurious motoring, and this fast, sybaritic technocrat is nothing short of dazzling. 2026 BMW i7 Redesign
2026 BMW i7 Redesign and Update Plan
Exterior and Interior
A massive luxury sedan designed to carry four occupants (OK, five if you must) in supreme comfort does not rate terribly high when it comes to practicality. However, at 501 L the i7’s trunk is wide and deep – although it loses about 40 L to its gas-powered sibling due to the battery pack. The back seats don’t fold forward to allow for long items, and despite the i7’s lengthy hood, there is no frunk. Front and rear occupants get sizeable door pockets as well as spacious consoles. 2026 BMW i7 Redesign
2026 BMW i7 Specs
The numerous modes (normal, sport, expressive, eco, relax, theatre, digital) change the passenger experience by altering such elements as drive characteristics, ambient lighting, seat massage, screen graphics, cabin temperature, and sounds the i7 makes when going down the road. Much of this is the result of BMW throwing gazillions of dollars at legendary film composer Hans Zimmer to come up with a distinct sound signature for its electric vehicles (EVs).
The most dramatic is found in expressive mode, wherein your right foot acts as conductor for a space-age orchestral soundscape that rises to a thrilling crescendo when matting the go pedal. Good for impressing passengers, as you’ll be able to tell them there’s probably a real horn section in there somewhere and the strings were likely recorded at Abbey Road Studios for gawd’s sake.
Engine and Performance
With 536 hp and 539 ft-lb of torque on hand from its pair of electric motors, the BMW i7 will instantly and silently surge ahead on a wave of thrust from any speed. We know what to expect from premium electric vehicles, and the i7 delivers.
With 536 hp and 539 ft-lb of torque on hand from its pair of electric motors, the BMW i7 will instantly and silently surge ahead on a wave of thrust from any speed. We know what to expect from premium electric vehicles, and the i7 delivers. 2026 BMW i7 Redesign
2026 BMW i7 Fuel Economy
With an estimated range of 476 to 512 km (depending on equipment), the BMW i7 falls short of what could be considered its main competitors – the Mercedes EQS 580 sedan (547 km), and the Lucid Air Pure Dual Motor (660 km). The i7 supports charge rates up to 195 kW, which means the battery will go from 10 to 80 per cent in 34 minutes when using a DC fast-charger, adding 128 km every 10 minutes. Using a Level 2 charger, the i7 will recharge in 10.5 hours. 2026 BMW i7 Redesign
2026 BMW i7 Safety Features
Naturally, the flagship i7 comes with BMW’s full suite of safety and driver aids. The standard front collision mitigation system now reacts to oncoming traffic when making left turns – a feature that’s increasingly common these days. The i7 also warns the driver of pedestrians and cyclists approaching the vehicle from the front or rear when turning right, reducing the risk of a collision. Meanwhile, the safe exit function prevents the doors from being opened if it senses a vehicle or bike approaching at speed.
The standard head-up display is configurable and comprehensive in the info it imparts. This tester was further equipped with the optional Advanced Driver Assistance package ($2,000) that allows for some hands-free driving at speeds up to 130 km/h – double what was previously possible. 2026 BMW i7 Redesign
2026 BMW i7 Price and Release Date
Those spending $147,000 and up on an electric luxury sedan probably aren’t too concerned with value, and this tester’s inflated as-tested $196,680 sticker price puts it in rarefied territory. To get the full-phat luxury experience, a heaping helping of options packages is necessary. Nonetheless, the i7 delivers on its mandate to provide the ultimate fusion of personal luxury and electric motivation. Interestingly, BMW has priced the i7 the same as the V8 gas-powered 760i xDrive. 2026 BMW i7 Redesign
