BMW i7 Electric Luxury Sedan 2023

Highs
Deluxe and supremely quiet cabin, surprisingly agile handling, effortless acceleration.
Lows
Dizzyingly digital, some infotainment graphics are over-stylized and hard to read, gas-powered 7-series still the choice for cross-country drives.
Verdict
The first electric 7-series model lives up to the luxury car's reputation and delivers a futuristic experience for both the driver and passengers.
By Drew Dorian
Overview
Where Mercedes-Benz goes, so goes arch-rival BMW—and vice-versa. Now that Mercedes has introduced its electric S-class, the EQS, it’s no surprise that BMW is launching an all-electric flagship luxury sedan called the i7. The electric Bimmer has been developed jointly with the next generation of the 7-series and delivers the same level of luxury as that gasoline-powered model. The i7 is powered by two electric motors and sports a battery pack large enough to compete with the EQS and other high-end electric sedans, such as the Tesla Model S and Porsche Taycan. Styling is more sedate than the recently debuted XM SUV concept but the 2023 BMW i7 still takes some risks, particularly with its front-end design, which includes unusually large grille intakes and split-element headlamps. A host of technology features intermingle with luxury materials inside rendering the i7 tailormade for buyers who want whisper-quiet luxury transport—and also those who intend to relax in the back while being chauffeured.
Car Testing and video edited by Nenad Koviljac, August 1st.2024.
Music by Amor's Arrows, song "Circle" (c) All rights reserved.