New BMW i7 review: Has BMW nailed the luxury EV formula? – DrivingElectric

BMW’s electric-car onslaught continues. But instead of another SUV, this time the German marque has taken a swing at the Mercedes EQS by launching a zero-emissions take on its new 7 Series flagship. But has BMW truly cracked the luxury electric-car formula? Our Editor Richard Ingram went for a spin in the brand-new i7 to find out…

Chapters:
00:00 - Meet the new BMW i7
00:46 - Styling and design
01:11 - Refinement
01:54 - Interior quality and infotainment
02:44 - Ride comfort and handling
03:31 - Range and charging
04:18 - Rear passenger comfort
05:57 - Final thoughts

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[mrlintonious]

Wow, can that Grill get any bigger? Can Higher Management fire that designer of the Grills already. This is too, an Electric, no need at all for a Grill. Just then add small Active sporty looking Cooling Intakes.

[geoffhemingway]

Good first impression video. How much though? I guess it's the usual 'if you have to ask the price'.. Nice legs by the way!