2025 BMW i7: The Electric Throne-Roomer That’s 650 HP of Silky Sophistication – Specs, Efficiency & Rival Roast
Ever slide into a sedan that feels less like a car and more like a private lounge with a lead foot? The 2025 BMW i7 nails that vibe – BMW’s flagship EV sedan, blending kidney-grille swagger with silent, savage power that hums to 60 mph before you finish your coffee. Refreshed for ’25 with sharper iDrive tweaks and efficiency bumps, it’s the i7’s game as the ultimate four-door cruiser, from the accessible eDrive50 to the M70’s 650-hp sledgehammer. I’ve chased these on Bavarian backroads, and that effortless thrust paired with a cabin that’s basically a rolling spa? Addictive. At $106K base (M70 $150K+), it’s not cheap, but for 600+ km range and tech that anticipates your whims, it’s the electric exec ride reimagined. Let’s spec it out, crunch the electrons, and see how it stacks against the EQS, Taycan, and beyond.
Specs Deep Dive: From eDrive50 Poise to M70 Mayhem
The i7’s lineup caters to moods – serene long-hauler or track tease? – all on the CLAR platform stretched to limo lengths (212 inches long, 76.5 wide, 60.8 tall, 126.6-inch wheelbase). Battery’s universal: 101.7 kWh usable lithium-ion (105.2 gross), floor-mounted for low-slung balance.
- i7 eDrive50 ($106,300): Single rear motor (335 kW/449 hp, 650 Nm/479 lb-ft) for RWD purity – 0-100 km/h in 5.5 seconds, tops 250 km/h. It’s the efficiency play, with 19.2-20.3 kWh/100 km WLTP thirst.
- i7 xDrive60 ($114,200): Dual motors (400 kW/536 hp, 745 Nm/549 lb-ft) unlock AWD grip – 4.7-sec sprint, same top end. Balanced for all-seasons, sipping 18.5-19.6 kWh/100 km.
- i7 M70 xDrive ($149,200): The halo – twin high-output motors (485 kW/650 hp, 1,015 Nm/749 lb-ft) roar to 100 km/h in 3.7 seconds, electronically capped at 250 km/h. It’s the driver’s choice, at 20.8-23.8 kWh/100 km – power’s price.
Trunk? 500 liters (expandable to 1,700 with seats folded), plus a frunk for cables. Wheels: 21-inch standards, up to 23s optional. Inside? BMW Curved Display (12.3-inch cluster + 14.9 central under glass), iDrive 8.5 with AR nav, optional 31-inch 8K Theatre Screen for rear passengers (Bowser & Wilkins 36-speaker optional). Sky Lounge LED panoramic roof twinkles like stars, and seats massage with ventilation – it’s executive excess done right.
Efficiency Unpacked: 600 km Real-World Range, But What’s the Catch?
BMW’s quoting WLTP figures, but street truth? The eDrive50/xDrive60 hit 600 km on ideal runs (real-world 500-550 km mixed), thanks to that floor battery’s low CoG and aero tweaks (0.24 Cd). M70 dips to 470 km claimed (400 real), as 650 hp demands respect – expect 20-22 kWh/100 km highway, spiking to 25 city if you mash it.
Charging? 195 kW DC for 10-80% in 34 minutes (adds ~300 km in 10), AC at 11 kW overnight. No V2L yet, but OTA updates keep efficiency climbing. It’s not Lucid Air’s 800 km king, but for a 5-meter luxo-barge, that 600 km punch feels endless – especially with regen paddles harvesting 90% braking energy.
Rivals Reckoning: i7 vs the Electric Elite – Who Claims the Sedan Crown?
The premium EV sedan scrum’s a bloodbath – here’s the i7’s hit list.
Mercedes EQS ($105K base, up to 484 kW/649 hp AMG 53): Merc’s hyperscreen (56-inch dash panorama) dazzles, with 770 km EPA range edging i7’s 600 km WLTP. But BMW’s sportier chassis (adaptive M suspension) and 3.7-sec M70 sprint lap the EQS’s 4.1 – plus i7’s cabin feels more “driver’s den” than lounge.
Lucid Air ($70K Sapphire, 900+ hp): Lucid’s range god (836 km EPA) and minimalist vibe crush i7 on miles, with 900 hp for 2-sec sprints. i7 counters with BMW polish – Curved Display’s intuitive vs Lucid’s stark screens, and 500L trunk beats Air’s 622L. Verdict: Lucid for loners, i7 for loaded.
Porsche Taycan ($95K Turbo S, 700 kW/938 hp): Porsche’s the driver’s pick – two-speed box for highway hush, 0-100 km/h in 2.4 sec. i7’s roomier (three-box vs hatch) and cheaper to run (19 kWh vs Taycan’s 22), but Taycan’s PDK snap edges BMW’s single-speed. Verdict: Taycan for thrills, i7 for tours.
Genesis Electrified G80 ($75K, 272 kW/365 hp): Value king with 482 km range and quilted luxury, undercutting i7 by $30K. BMW’s M70 firepower and iDrive ecosystem win premium points, though G80’s 19.1 kWh/100 km nips at efficiency. Verdict: Genesis for deals, i7 for dazzle.
The i7’s the all-rounder – 650 hp luxury without Lucid’s oddity or Taycan’s tautness.
Why the 2025 i7 Rules: Electric Elegance, BMW Style
From that 101.7 kWh heart to the M70’s thunder, the i7’s a sedan that shrinks the world – 600 km poise, tech that anticipates, and space for souls or suitcases. At $106K-$149K, it’s premium without punishment, the EV exec ride that drives like a 7 Series, sails like a yacht.
i7 in your future? M70 madness or eDrive ease? Weigh in below – and if electric sedans spark you, catch our EQS 450+ test. Charged ahead!
