# BMW bumps battery for the better: The 2027 i7 60 xDrive, driven

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/bmw-bumps-battery-for-the-better-the-2027-i7-60-xdrive-driven/
- Published: 2026-11-05T20:45:50+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-05T22:35:52+00:00
- Original publisher: Ars Technica
- Original article: https://arstechnica.com/cars/2026/11/bmw-bumps-battery-for-the-better-the-2027-i7-60-xdrive-driven/
- Topics: Software, Technology

## Key points

- The 2027 i7 gets a larger 112.5 kWh battery.
- BMW estimates a range of up to 362 miles.
- Its focus remains comfort over rapid acceleration.

## Summary

BMW has updated its flagship i7 electric saloon for 2027 with a larger battery and newer powertrain and computing technology from its latest EVs. The changes bring the luxury model closer to the rest of BMW’s electric range, while preserving its emphasis on a smooth, comfortable ride rather than sports-car acceleration.

The i7 60 xDrive has a net 112.5 kWh battery, up from 101.7 kWh, and produces 544 hp and 549 lb-ft of torque. BMW estimates a range of 344 to 362 miles depending on wheel size; its 400 V system supports charging at up to 250 kW, with a 10–80 per cent charge taking about 28 minutes. The car reaches 60 mph in 4.6 seconds, and the 2027 model also gains a NACS charging port.

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