The electric version of the next-generation BMW 7-Series is in the final stages of development.
spotted prototypes for the i7Shown here are prototypes undergoing some final tests aimed at optimizing noise, vibration and harshness levels. They follow a final round of driving tests conducted in various countries late last year, aimed at fine tuning the drive and suspension systems. In that instance, the engineers were focused on improving the balance between performance handling and comfort, according to BMW.
There were also weather tests to gauge the performance of the battery in extreme heat and cold, conditions that normally take a toll on battery range and performance. To really push the prototypes to the limit, the engineers tackled steep mountain roads with loaded trailers. Another challenging test, particularly for energy management and power electronics, involved driving downhill with the battery fully charged at the start and thus unable to absorb any regenerated energy.
In our own spy shots, the i7 can be seen testing together with EVs already on sale like the Mercedes-Benz EQS, Xpeng P7 and Tesla Model Y.2023 BMW i7 spy shots - Photo credit: S. Baldauf/SB-Medien Underpinning the redesigned 7-Series, including this i7, is an updated version of the current 7-Series' CLAR platform which is flexible enough to support multiple powertrain types. For the i7, BMW is using its fifth-generation battery and electric powertrain technology that is found in the
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