BMW recently launched the M4 CS in India at a price of Rs 1.89 crore (ex-showroom). At the same time, the German marque also silently launched a new variant of the i7 in the country. Called the i7 eDrive50, this new variant of the flagship electric car from the Bavarian automaker is priced at Rs 2.03 crore and it replaces the i7 xDrive60 variant.
The new i7 eDrive50 is priced Rs 10 lakh more affordable than the outgoing model. There are two major reasons for the lower price. For starters, the eDrive50 does not get a spare wheel. Besides, the eDrive comes with a single-motor, rear-wheel drive configuration whereas the outgoing model came with a dual-motor all-wheel drive configuration.
BMW i7 eDrive50: Motor & Battery specs
The i7 eDrive50 uses the same 101.7 kWh battery that promises a range of 603 km (ARAI) on a single charge. The battery sends energy to an electric motor mounted on the rear wheel which dishes out 444 bhp and 650 Nm of peak torque. In comparison, the outgoing i7 XDrive60 produced 538 bhp and 745 Nm of torque. As for performance, the eDrive50 can accelerate from 0 to 100 kmph in just 5.5 seconds.
The i7 eDrive50 comes with a 11kW AC wallbox charger as standard which takes 10 hours and 45 minutes to juice up the battery from 0 to 100 percent. Besides, the eDrive50 also supports DC fast charging up to 195 kW that rejuvenates a battery from 10 to 80 percent in just 34 minutes. Top speed is electronically limited at 250 kmph.
BMW i7 eDrive50: Features
Like the outgoing xDrive60, the i7 eDrive50 comes with the M Sport package as standard. As a result it benefits from features such as a 3-spoke M Walknappa leather steering wheel, an M Sport leather seat upholstery with five colour options, and a rear seat entertainment package comprising an 8K, 31.3-inch ‘cinema’ screen mounted on the roof. Other features on offer include a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and a Bowers and Wilkins audio system.
Besides conveniences, the i7 eDrive50 also gains exterior highlights from the M Sport package including side skirts, outside rearview mirrors, and 21-inch M Star-spoke style wheels. In India, the BMW i7 competes against the likes of Mercedes-Benz EQS 580, Porsche Taycan, and the Audi e-tron GT to name a few.
