The 2023 BMW 7 Series has been revealed – with an all-electric i7 variant. The new, seventh-generation 7 Series – known internally as the G70 – represents the pinnacle of BMW’s luxury passenger car line-up, debuting a range of new technologies set to spread across the brand’s model range, including Level 3 semi-autonomous driving tech.
The first 7 Series generation to offer the option of all-electric power – branded i7 – with a sole xDrive60 variant at launch, offering up to 400kW, and 625km of WLTP claimed driving range.
The Australian range at launch will comprise an entry-level 740i six-cylinder petrol model, and the sole i7 variant available globally, the xDrive60 – though overseas buyers will be offered a more potent 760i xDrive turbo V8 petrol variant, plus a base 735i petrol.
There’s no more V12, with the outgoing 7er’s 6.6-litre engine meeting its demise with the end of the current 7 Series production. A six-cylinder diesel will join the overseas line-up next year, along with two plug-in hybrids, and BMW's most powerful road car, the 485kW i7 M70 electric flagship.
The Australian range at launch will comprise 740i petrol and i7 xDrive60 electric variants, with at least one of the plug-in hybrids likely to follow early next year – though specifics are yet to be confirmed.
Local pricing and specifications will be announced closer to the launch. The outgoing long-wheelbase 740Li was priced from $234,900 plus on-road costs – though a base, short-wheelbase 730d diesel could be had for $204,400.
