2024 BMW i7

2024 is the second model year of the G70 i7. It is a change year for the lineup: the RWD eDrive50 and the M70 xDrive joined the xDrive60. The dual-motor xDrive60 remains the volume trim at 536 hp, well above the sedan band ceiling.

The xDrive60 makes 549 lb-ft from a standstill, which is above the sedan band ceiling. The new-for-2024 M70 reaches 811 lb-ft with launch control.

The score uses BMW's 4.5-second claim for the xDrive60. Instrumented tests have recorded about 4.1 s, so the claim is conservative for a car of about 5,900 lb.

Power from the dual motors arrives instantly and almost silently, with no lag or coarse notes. Reviewers rank it among the smoothest powertrains in the luxury class. It matches or beats the Lexus LS and EQS peers in the calibration table.

Each axle uses a single-speed reduction gear, so there are no shifts, no hunting and no drone. Adaptive recuperation makes the transition from coasting to braking smooth.

Dual-motor xDrive is standard on the xDrive60 and M70, with fully variable front/rear torque split. The new 2024 eDrive50 entry trim is RWD only, so AWD is widely available but not standard.

The lineup is EV only. It offers three distinct output levels for 2024 (449 / 536 / 650 hp) but no gas, hybrid or PHEV option under the i7 nameplate; those are sold as the parallel 7 Series.

The volume xDrive60 on 19-inch wheels uses about 38 kWh/100 mi. For a car of about 5,900 lb that is respectable, but it sits low in the EV sedan band. Mass offsets the slippery 0.24 Cd body.

Unusually for an EV, the i7 rates lower in the city than on the highway. Its curb weight costs more in stop-and-go driving than regeneration recovers, which puts it near the bottom of the EV sedan city band.

Steady cruising is the i7's most efficient use. The 0.24 drag coefficient pays off at highway speed and lands it mid-band among EV sedans.

The 101.7 kWh usable pack gives the volume xDrive60 317 EPA miles. That is mid-pack for EV sedans and behind the full-size luxury benchmarks (Model S, Lucid Air, EQS 450+). The new eDrive50 gets slightly more, with up to 321 mi.

The pre-facelift i7's 400-volt architecture caps it at 195 kW, which is mid-band and well short of 800V rivals such as the Taycan and Air. The 250 kW peak cited by Wikipedia belongs to the MY2027 facelift, not this car.

BMW quotes 34 minutes for a 10–80% DC charge. A 101.7 kWh pack behind a 195 kW ceiling makes a road-trip stop a full half-hour, slower than the roughly 20 minutes 800V competitors claim. Wikipedia's 28 minutes refers to the 250 kW MY2027 facelift.

EPA estimates the energy cost at national-average electricity rates. That is far cheaper than a premium-fuel 760i, but only mid-band within the EV class at about 38 kWh/100 mi.

As a pure EV it needs no fuel grade, and home charging is cheap: 11 kW AC refills the pack overnight, and a portable 120/240V charger comes standard. The 2024 car has a CCS1 inlet and no factory Supercharger access, and at about 38 kWh/100 mi public DC miles are relatively expensive. Both keep it below the top of the band.

NHTSA has not crash-tested the 2024 i7 or its G70 7 Series twin (low-volume flagship); a 4.5-star estimate is applied consistent with how other untested full-size luxury sedans are handled in this catalog.

The 2024 i7 earned no IIHS Top Safety Pick/TSP+ and IIHS has not run its moderate-overlap, small-overlap or side tests on the G70 sedan. BMW's rigid flagship structure suggests strong protection, but with no results it cannot be credited in the award band.

Every 2024 i7 (eDrive50, xDrive60, M70) has standard Active Driving Assistant: AEB with pedestrian/cyclist detection, lane departure warning with lane keeping, Active Blind Spot Detection, rear cross-traffic alert, plus adaptive cruise. Full Stop & Go, front cross-traffic and evasion assist sit in the $2,000 Driving Assistance Professional Package, so the standard suite is broad but not complete.

BMW's Frontal Collision Warning with City Collision Mitigation covers vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists, day and night, and reviewers report well-calibrated interventions, but IIHS has published no front crash prevention rating for the i7, so it stays below the top band.

Active Blind Spot Detection with steering intervention and rear cross-traffic alert are standard, with exit warning; front cross-traffic alert requires the Driving Assistance Professional Package.

Lane keeping is standard, and the package's Steering and Lane Control Assistant centers smoothly with little ping-ponging — one of the better-calibrated systems in the luxury segment per reviewers.

Adaptive cruise is standard, and the optional Driving Assistance Professional Package adds full Stop & Go plus Highway Assistant, forming a refined, well-integrated highway assist that reviewers praise; the full-range capability being optional on a $105k+ car keeps it off the top of the band.

Highway Assistant, available on every 2024 i7 via the Driving Assistance Professional Package, permits hands-free driving up to 85 mph on mapped divided highways with infrared driver-monitoring and Active Lane Change; coverage is competitive with BlueCruise, slightly behind Super Cruise's network.

Adaptive LED headlights with automatic high beams are standard across the 2024 i7 range, with Swarovski-crystal split headlights available; IIHS has not rated the G70's headlights, so credit rests on hardware and reviewer reports.

Thick C/D-pillars and a high beltline limit rear-quarter sightlines, but surround-view cameras and the available Parking Assistant Professional (3D view, Back-Up Assistant) compensate well; visibility is average for the class with strong camera support.

Long-wheelbase rear quarters and large rear doors make rear-facing seats easy to load, with LATCH anchors in both outboard positions; anchors sit behind covers that take some digging, and three-across is tight with the contoured outboard seats.

Standard five-seat layout; the Executive Lounge package replaces the rear middle seat with a console.

Generous front headroom for a sedan.

Front legroom is merely average; the G70 packaging favors the rear seat.

Rear headroom is ample despite the battery floor raising the cabin.

Limousine-grade rear legroom on the long-wheelbase-only G70 body.

Large trunk for a sedan, slightly shallower than the gas 7 Series because of the battery and rear motor.

Decent console and door storage with a wireless charging tray, but the shallow trunk floor and no folding rear seats limit clever storage; no frunk.

Multi-contour front seats and optional massaging, ventilated, reclining rear Executive Lounge seats draw consistent praise.

Standard self-leveling two-axle air suspension delivers a plush yet controlled ride reviewers rank with or above the S-Class.

Electric drive plus acoustic glazing make it library-quiet even by flagship standards.

Heated/ventilated front seats, multi-zone climate and app preconditioning are standard; rear ventilation, massage and heated armrests are available.

MY2024 adds the RWD eDrive50 as the new entry i7 (and the M70 xDrive at the top), cutting the base price well below the 2023 xDrive60-only launch, but it remains far above the sedan band ceiling.

The dual-motor AWD xDrive60 is the representative volume configuration; dealer stock commonly adds the Executive Lounge, Driving Assistance Pro and M Sport packages on top of this base.

As a BEV the i7 needs no oil, spark-plug or exhaust service, and BMW Ultimate Care covers the first 3 yr/36k mi of scheduled maintenance; the main costs are large staggered tires, brake fluid and cabin filters at dealer labor rates, plus a modest repair allowance.

Full-size luxury EVs lose value steeply, and the 2024 i7 was heavily lease-subsidized new. KBB already shows about 48% gone after three years, which points to the high-30s percent retained at five years. That lands between CarEdge's 45% forecast and iSeeCars' 26%.

Standard BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty applies to the 2024 i7, sitting mid-band among luxury rivals.

For an EV, the 8-yr/100k-mi high-voltage battery warranty is the meaningful long-term powertrain coverage. The electric drive units themselves fall under the 4-yr/50k-mi basic term.

Owners get BMW Ultimate Care (3 yr/36k mi of scheduled maintenance), 4-yr unlimited-mile roadside assistance, a ConnectedDrive services trial and complimentary Electrify America DC fast-charging sessions for new BMW EV buyers. That is a solid package, but it falls short of rivals that bundle longer maintenance coverage.

$125,195 volume-trim price minus its estimated resale value after 5 years (37% retained, or about $46,322) leaves about $78,873 in depreciation. Add the projected $3,800 in 5-year maintenance and repairs, and owning this vehicle for 5 years costs about $82,673 in total.

2024 is the second, carry-over model year of the G70 i7 (generation launched MY2023; facelift not until MY2027). Consumer Reports' survey sample for the low-volume i7 is thin, and the available signals point to roughly average reliability: the EV drivetrain is simple, but air suspension, rear-axle steering, automatic doors and the Theatre Screen add many electronic failure points, and owner reports center on software glitches.

BMW sits mid-pack in Consumer Reports brand rankings and around the industry average in J.D. Power VDS — solid for a European luxury brand but well short of Lexus/Toyota consistency.

The 2024 i7 has been recalled about seven times — above typical — including integrated brake/ESC module campaigns (loss of brake assist/ABS/DSC), a high-voltage battery module defect with loss-of-drive-power and fire risk (very small population), and a 21-car steering spindle recall; fewer than the 13 campaigns on the launch-year 2023 but still a busy record.

The Gen5 eDrive motors and ~101.7 kWh pack are shared with the iX/i5 and show no widespread failure pattern, but generation-level battery-module and motor-software recalls and limited high-mileage history keep it out of the proven tier.

A class benchmark cabin: crystal controls, Merino leather, cashmere-wool upholstery option, illuminated Interaction Bar and the optional 31.3-inch rear Theatre Screen, consistently ranked among the finest interiors on sale.

Built alongside the 7 Series at BMW's Dingolfing flagship plant with tight panel gaps and a hushed, rattle-free cabin; past the launch-year assembly campaigns, owner complaints center on software rather than trim or panel faults.

Roughly 350 US BMW centers give broad national coverage, backed by complimentary Ultimate Care maintenance (3 yr/36k mi) and above-average luxury service satisfaction.

A low-volume flagship EV with dealer-only high-voltage, air-suspension and electronics parts, virtually no aftermarket and costly collision repair; BMW repair costs run well above the industry average.

Large curved BMW Curved Display touchscreen standard on all trims.

iDrive 8/8.5 is fast and graphically rich and keeps the rotary controller, but buries climate in the screen and can be confusing to navigate.

Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto standard on every trim.

BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant handles natural speech well, and native navigation with augmented-reality guidance and EV route planning is standard.

Bowers & Wilkins surround sound is standard, with the 36-speaker B&W Diamond system available.

Standard 12.3 in configurable digital cluster integrated into the curved display panel.

BMW Remote Software Upgrade delivers whole-vehicle updates and on-demand feature additions.

My BMW app covers preconditioning, charge scheduling, lock/locate and Digital Key Plus; some ConnectedDrive services move to subscription after the trial.

USB-C ports front and rear plus standard wireless charging; no household AC outlet for onboard power.

Comfort Access and phone-as-key (Digital Key Plus, UWB) available, with optional automatic power-opening doors.

Parking sensors and cameras standard; surround view with 3D view and Parking Assistant Professional (remote and trained-maneuver parking) available.

Full-color head-up display is standard on every trim.

Huge rear legroom and long rear doors (optionally power-operated) make car seats easy, and the 17.7 cu ft trunk fits a stroller, but it is a low sedan with fixed rear seats.

Full ADAS suite is standard on every trim, but neither NHTSA nor IIHS has crash-tested the i7.

Outstanding rear comfort, quiet and climate, with an optional 31 in rear Theater Screen; luggage space is adequate but not generous.

Silent, smooth EV drive with adaptive regen and one-pedal mode, superb ride, and standard ADAS make traffic effortless.

Electricity keeps per-mile cost below gas flagships, but 90 MPGe is weak for an EV and large tires are costly.

A 212 in, 6,000 lb sedan is a handful in town, though rear-wheel steering, surround cameras and Parking Assistant Professional help.

No US tow rating and a fixed rear seat; it is a chauffeur car, not a work vehicle.

Luxury-oriented materials and complex electronics/air suspension are unsuited to hard use, though it serves well in livery duty.

No onboard AC power, tie-down ecosystem or upfit support beyond limousine use.

Superb highway comfort, quiet and Highway Assistant hands-free driving, held back somewhat by 317 mi range and 195 kW / 34 min charging.

AWD and air suspension handle gravel and snow, but there is no tow rating, low ground clearance and no camping features.

A decent 17.7 cu ft trunk for luggage, but a shallow floor, no fold-down rear seat and no hitch restrict bulky gear.

Air suspension, active roll stabilization and rear steering give remarkable composure for a ~6,000 lb car, but its mass is never hidden.

Precise and well weighted for a limousine, but light on feedback.

Strong stopping power with smooth regen blending and adaptive recuperation, though its mass lengthens stops compared with lighter sedans.

Dual-motor single-speed drive is perfectly smooth, with instant, effortless response.

Near-silent motors with optional Hans Zimmer IconicSounds that can be turned off.

Wide turning circle for a sedan, reflecting its 126.6 in wheelbase; Integral Active Steering helps.

Wide adjustment range and a good view out; the touch-sensitive glass Interaction Bar and screen-based climate controls cost some points.

Effortless speed and a surprising composure make it enjoyable, but it is a luxury cruiser rather than a driver's car.

Even the new 2024 eDrive50 comes with the curved 14.9-in iDrive 8 display, four-zone climate, Harman Kardon audio, heated front seats, a full ADAS suite and air suspension. That is generous at the flagship price, though massaging/ventilated rear seats, the Executive Lounge, Bowers & Wilkins audio and the 31.3-in Theater Screen still cost extra on 2024 cars (some became standard on xDrive60 for 2025).

At $106,695 (eDrive50), $125,195 (xDrive60) and $169,495 (M70), the i7 delivers superb craftsmanship and refinement. However, the Lucid Air offers far more range for similar money and the Mercedes EQS Sedan is a direct match, so the value is fair rather than a standout.

MY2024 broadens the lineup from one trim to three: eDrive50 (RWD), xDrive60 (AWD) and M70 xDrive. BMW Individual and the Executive, M Sport and Driving Assistance Pro packages add flexibility, though all are long-wheelbase and expensive.

The full-size luxury EV sedan segment is small, and US i7 volume runs in the low thousands per year. That is respectable against the EQS Sedan, but demand needed $7,500 lease credits and loyalty cash to move inventory.

BMW is a top-tier global luxury brand, and the i7 carries the 7 Series flagship halo, despite controversy over the split-headlight styling.

BMW passed the $7,500 commercial EV credit through on 2024 i7 leases and offered $3,000 loyalty cash, for up to $10,500 off, and dealers discounted inventory units meaningfully.

MY2024 is the second year of the G70 generation, which went on sale for MY2023, and it brought new eDrive50 and M70 trims. The LCI refresh does not arrive until MY2027, so a 2024 buyer is not facing an imminent redesign.

Reviewers praise the hushed cabin, ride, rear-seat luxury and tech. They criticize the ~5,900-lb weight, the polarizing styling and range that trails the Lucid Air. The i7 is well regarded but rarely an outright comparison-test winner over the EQS or Air.