The i7 is BMW’s electric 7 Series, a 5.4-metre luxury saloon offered in the UK from late 2022. Launch prices began at £110,545 while a 2023 xDrive60 now asks around £51,900, under half that figure. BMW introduced a facelift in September 2026, increasing range and charging speed. We explain the versions, recalls, realistic range and prices to pay. You will find a print-out checklist at the end.
- Best value: a 2023 xDrive60 or 2024 eDrive50 priced around £51,000 to £52,000: a £100,000-plus car at half price, retaining years of battery warranty.
- Which one: the rear-wheel-drive eDrive50 offers similar range, while the xDrive60 brings four-wheel drive and extra power for little additional cost used.
- Check before you buy: braking-system and steering-wheel sensor recall completion, plus checking every expensive option works.
- Think twice if you use a tight garage or multi-storey, because the car exceeds the length of most parking spaces.
Which i7 are you looking at?
| Version | From | Drive | Power | Official range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| xDrive60 | 2022 | Four-wheel drive | 544 PS | 388 miles |
| eDrive50 | 2023 | Rear-wheel drive | 455 PS | 379 miles |
| M70 xDrive | 2023 | Four-wheel drive | 660 PS | 348 miles |
All three versions share the same battery, 101.7 kWh usable (shown as 105.7 kWh in adverts). Trims are M Sport and Excellence. Options, including Executive Lounge rear seats and the 31-inch rear Theatre Screen, differ considerably between examples. Complete specifications are on the i7 page.
The 2026 facelift (i7 50 xDrive from £104,230, 60 xDrive from £120,335, M70 xDrive from £164,420) uses newer battery cells and offers up to 452 miles official range, accepting charging up to 250 kW. Listings quote an 118.1 kWh battery. Four-wheel drive is fitted even to the entry 50 xDrive.
Realistic range
Our estimates for typical examples of each version use the battery-ageing model applied throughout the rest of EVcarsguide:
| Car | Summer | Year-round | Winter |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 xDrive60 | 307 miles | 270 miles | 227 miles |
| 2024 eDrive50 | 306 miles | 269 miles | 227 miles |
| 2024 M70 xDrive | 281 miles | 247 miles | 208 miles |
These assume mild-weather range of approximately 85% of the official figure with a healthy battery. Owners and testers describe more than 300 miles in ordinary driving, consistent with these estimates.
Battery Health Estimator
Estimated condition if buying used
NMC chemistry - good longevity with proper charging habits
Estimates based on battery chemistry and age. Chemistry-based estimate. Actual health varies with charging habits, climate, and usage.
Charging
The 2022-2026 i7 supports rapid charging up to 195 kW. BMW quotes 106 miles restored in ten minutes, although some competitors charge faster. At home, xDrive60 and eDrive50 versions accept up to 11 kW on three-phase power, while the M70 uses a 22 kW AC charger as standard.
The battery and its warranty
BMW provides high-voltage battery cover for 8 years or 100,000 miles, from first registration:
- Registered 2022: battery cover to 2030
- Registered 2023: battery cover to 2031
- Registered 2024: battery cover to 2032
- Registered 2025: battery cover to 2033
- Registered 2026: battery cover to 2034
Recalls
Most campaigns apply to the current 7 Series range, which includes the i7. Request a VIN check from a BMW dealer:
- Integrated braking system (R/2024/383 and R/2024/119): 7 Series examples produced between 2022 and 2024. Contamination could impair the braking system or lead to a loss of brake assistance. The remedy is updated software or a replacement braking unit for some cars.
- Steering wheel sensor (R/2023/332): 953 cars produced between July 2022 and July 2024. A loose earth connection could make the car think your hands are on the wheel when they are not. The connection is inspected and reworked.
- Air-conditioning wiring (R/2026/092): 1,793 cars produced between July 2022 and April 2025. A wiring harness behind the dashboard is too near a screw on the cabin-filter cover. It is inspected, repaired where required and secured again.
- Wipers (R/2023/288): 100 i7s produced October 2022 to January 2023 could suffer wiper failure; components are inspected and replaced where necessary.
- Seat module (R/2023/055): 48 cars produced February 2022 to January 2023 could stop transmitting seat position to the airbag system; reprogramming resolves this.
Check the specific car on GOV.UK’s recall checker.
Safety
Euro NCAP has not tested this generation of 7 Series or i7.
What owners report
Few UK owners discuss the i7. These findings draw on ten threads, mainly owners and drivers discussing reviews:
- Comfort: the greatest source of praise: smoothness, quietness and luxury, particularly for rear passengers, with a tighter turning circle than its size implies.
- Size: the key practical complaint. At around 5.4 metres, the car overhangs UK parking bays and makes multi-storeys difficult.
- Charging: rapid charging trails some rival cars.
- Styling and controls: the appearance divides opinions, and the touchscreen-heavy controls take some familiarisation.
What to pay
New or ex-demo examples account for about one in five i7 adverts; only used cars appear in the table. M70s are uncommon, with a few 2024 examples asking around £76,000.
| Cars | Share of adverts | Median asking | Typical range | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| xDrive60, 2023 | 19% | £51,898 | £46,498–£55,780 | 21,176 |
| eDrive50, 2024 | 25% | £50,949 | £48,988–£53,774 | 18,616 |
| eDrive50, 2025 | 9% | £60,600 | £58,098–£67,473 | 7,890 |
| xDrive60, 2025 | 13% | £67,977 | £64,139–£72,695 | 6,531 |
| eDrive50, 2026 | 14% | £71,367 | £66,470–£83,400 | 5,275 |
Treat these as asking prices, not valuations. Age brings substantial depreciation: a 2023 xDrive60 asks roughly £16,000 below a 2025 example. Options have greater influence than on most cars, making equipment comparisons as important as year and mileage.
Questions to ask the seller
- Have the braking-system and steering-wheel recalls been done?
- Which optional features are fitted, and can the seller demonstrate that each works during the viewing?
- Can the seller provide the BMW service records and invoices for any additional maintenance or repairs?
- Does it come with both keys and the charging cables?
The print-out checklist
Bring this to your viewing for the i7-specific checks. Our general used EV buyer’s guide covers the checks relevant to every used electric car.
Alternatives worth a look
- Mercedes EQS: the closest i7 competitor, offering greater range. See our used EQS guide.
- BMW i5: the smaller electric 5 Series, costing less to buy and park. See our used i5 guide.
- BMW iX: a large electric SUV using similar technology. See our used iX guide.
- Porsche Taycan: a sportier premium saloon. See our used Taycan guide.
Unsure whether it meets your driving needs? The EV Matchmaker matches the car against your own week, while the Used EV Finder shows the alternatives available within your budget.
Sources & further reading
- BMW UK PressClub – The new BMW 7 Series (2022)
- BMW UK PressClub – The BMW i7 M70 xDrive
- BMW UK PressClub – The new BMW 7 Series (2026)
- GOV.UK – Check if a vehicle has been recalled
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