BMW i7

BMW i7
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The BMW i7 is a five-seat car measuring 5,391 mm in length with a top speed of 240 km/h. In Norway, new registrations totalled 127 across 2022–2025, peaking at 107 in 2022 and declining to 6 by 2025. The electric variant achieved 0 g/km CO₂ emissions under WLTP testing for new EU/EEA registrations in 2025. The model has been subject to one recall campaign in EU Safety Gate and two with the US NHTSA.

Technical data (EU/EEA average, 2025)
ManufacturerBMW
FuelElectric
Engine power (EU/EEA average)359 kW (482 hp)
COâ‚‚ (WLTP, EU/EEA 2025)Electric 0 g/km
Kerb weight (EU/EEA average)2,656 kg
Top speed240 km/h
Range (WLTP, typical per version)544–602 km
Dimensions and layout
Length5,391 mm
Width1,950 mm
Height1,544 mm
Seats5
Doors4

Engine power and kerb weight are registration-weighted averages of the BMW i7 registered in the EU/EEA in 2025 (1,914 cars), engine power from 20 countries, kerb weight from 23 countries. Source: EEA COâ‚‚ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).

Engine power is the type-approved engine power (EEA field Ep). For hybrids and plug-in hybrids it is the power of the combustion engine, not the system power, and for electric cars it can differ from the peak power the manufacturer advertises.

New registrations in Norway

Number of BMW i7 registered for the first time in Norway per year.

BMW i7 first registrations in Norway per year
2022107
20238
20246
20256

Source: EEA COâ‚‚ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).

New registrations by country (2025)

Number of BMW i7 cars registered for the first time across 24 European countries in 2025.

CountryRegistrations
Germany1,318
United Kingdom956
Belgium157
Denmark110
Netherlands68
Spain55
Poland34
Italy32
Portugal26
France24
Hungary18
Austria16
Ireland9
Romania9
Slovakia9

Source: EEA COâ‚‚ monitoring (CC BY 4.0), 2025 data.

WLTP range by version

Type-approved WLTP range of the electric versions of the BMW i7, as recorded for each car in the Dutch vehicle register (RDW). The table shows the median; the spread is where 80% of the cars fall.

WLTP range by version of the BMW i7 (RDW)
VersionPowerRangeSpreadConsumptionFirst registeredCars in NL
I7 EDRIVE50335 kW (449 hp)590 km578–600 km198 Wh/km2023–2026165
I7 M70 XDRIVE485 kW (650 hp)544 km538–545 km214 Wh/km2023–202648
I7 XDRIVE60400 kW (536 hp)602 km591–612 km192 Wh/km2022–2026326

WLTP is the test cycle of EU type approval, so the same version carries the same figure across the EU/EEA. Power is the net maximum electric power from the same register. Versions with fewer than 20 cars are left out. Source: Open Data RDW (Netherlands, CC0).

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Common problems & reliability

US owners have filed 2 complaints for the BMW i7, most often about electrical system, air bags, service brakes, forward collision avoidance. These are owner-reported issues, useful for spotting recurring weaknesses before you buy.

Based on real owner complaints and inspection data, not an editorial rating. Sources: NHTSA (US, public domain).

Recalls & safety

1 recall campaign recorded in the EU Safety Gate (European market) and 2 in the US-market NHTSA database for the BMW i7. Recalls can flag known weaknesses of the model.

  • Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)

    The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of Motor Vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

    EU Safety Gate · alerted 2023-09-08

  • ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)US · NHTSAModel year 2025

    BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2025 BMW, MINI, and Rolls-Royce vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models and model years. The integrated brake (IB) system may malfunction and result in a loss of power brake assist or cause the Antilock Brake (ABS) and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) systems to not function properly.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the integrated brake system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed between June and December 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Rolls Royce customer service at 1-877-877-3735.

    NHTSA campaign 24V104000 · reported 12/02/2024

  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:ELECTRIC:CONTROL MODULEUS · NHTSAModel year 2025

    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2025 Mini Cooper S, Mini Countryman S All4, X2, 2024 Rolls-Royce Spectre, 2023-2025 i7, 7 Series, X7, 2024-2025 i5, 5 Series, 2023-2024 XM, X1, 2024-2025 X6, and X5 vehicles. The integrated brake (IB) system may malfunction and result in a loss of power brake assist or cause the Antilock Brake (ABS) and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) systems to not function properly.

    Remedy: The Integrated brake system will be inspected and, if necessary, replaced, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 21, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Rolls-Royce customer service at 1-877-877-3735. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning August 21, 2026. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 24V739 or 24V104 will need to have the new remedy completed.

    NHTSA campaign 26V422000 · reported 01/07/2026

Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all BMW recalls.

Frequently asked questions

What is the top speed of the BMW i7?
The BMW i7 has a rated top speed of 240 km/h.
How much power does the BMW i7 have?
The BMW i7 produces 359 kW (482 hp).
What are the dimensions of the BMW i7?
The BMW i7 is 5,391 mm long, 1,950 mm wide and 1,544 mm tall.
How much does the BMW i7 weigh?
The BMW i7 has a kerb weight of about 2,656 kg.
What are the CO2 emissions of the BMW i7?
A new BMW i7 registered in the EU/EEA in 2025 emits 0 g/km of CO2 (WLTP, electric).
How many seats does the BMW i7 have?
The BMW i7 has 5 seats.
What is the range of the BMW i7?
The type-approved WLTP range of the BMW i7 is 544 to 602 km depending on the version (median per power variant, Dutch RDW register). Range is shorter in winter and at motorway speeds.