2023 BMW i7 Review: The Best Choice for a Electric Limo?

•    Auto123 reviews the 2023 BMW i7, the new electric version of the revised 7 Series.

After more than four decades of existence, BMW's 7 Series finally arrives in an all-electric version. The Bavarian brand's flagship sedan is now available in two configurations: a gas-powered V8 powertrain, and an all-electric variant delivering 536 hp in M60 format (the M70 electric version boasts a staggering 650 hp and a 0-100 km/h time of 3.7 seconds!).

The i7 is a large sedan with a length of 5,391 mm, width of 1,950 mm and height of 1,544 mm. Whereas in the past, short and elongated variants were offered, a single wheelbase of 3,215 mm is now available. Visually, there's no differentiation between the combustion and electric versions, apart from a tiny "i" on the grille, an "i7" on the trunk and, of course, the absence of exhaust pipes on the non-combustion engine version.

Key features of the 2023 BMW i7

The BMW i7 has two motors, located on each axle for all-wheel drive. A 190-kW front motor and a 230-kW rear motor combine to deliver a total output of 536 hp and 549 lb of torque. The i7 M60 with this powertrain accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.7 seconds, with a top speed limited to 240 km/h.

The underfloor lithium-ion battery has a capacity of 101.7 kWh and, according to BMW, provides a range of up to 512 km. In alternating current (AC) it can be charged to a maximum of 11 kW, and in direct current (DC) it accepts rapid charges of 195 kW.

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