Powertrain families
Gen5 BMW eDrive
i7 (G70) — Sedan
2022–present
Editorially reviewedReviewed 2026-08-10; market and model-year scope is stated in the record sources.
- Internal code
- G70
- Production
- 2022–present
- Body style
- 4-door sedan
- Platform
- BMW i · electric / PHEV
Body variants
i7 → G70 → Sedan
i7 G70: history, design and engineering
How this generation came about, what made it different and how the selected sedan fits into the family.
The i7 is the battery-electric drivetrain branch of G70 7 Series and shares the single worldwide long-wheelbase sedan body and Dingolfing assembly line with combustion and plug-in-hybrid variants. Its underfloor battery, cooling, mass, luggage and charging specification remain i7-specific.
The initial xDrive60 launched in 2022, followed by rear-drive eDrive50 and the high-output M70 xDrive on market-specific schedules. Output, battery energy, range and equipment differ by market and model year, and M70 is an M Performance flagship rather than a separate M7 model.
BMW's July 2026 update introduced sixth-generation round-cell battery technology, faster charging, new electronics and Panoramic iDrive. Pre-update Gen5 and post-update Gen6 i7 cars require separate battery and charging rows even where the commercial badge is similar.
2022–presentgeneration lifecycle
1body branches
1engine/drive families
3range designations
G70factory code
BMW i · electric / PHEVarchitecture
Sedan: dimensions and packaging
Dimensions can change with body, market and model year, so this page keeps them tied to the exact factory branch.
Length5,391 mm
Width1,950 mm
Height1,544 mm
Wheelbase3,215 mm
Luggage500 L
Fuel tank—
Seats5
Doors4-door sedan
| Body | Code | Production | Doors / seats | Length | Luggage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan | G70 | 2022–present | 4-door sedan / 5 | 5,391 mm | 500 L |
Engines and powertrains
The generation could span very different engines and drivetrains. The table keeps output, gearbox, market and production period together.
Factory modification matrix
Documented sedan applications; output and availability remain market- and model-year-specific.
| Model | Years | Engine | Output | Transmission | Drive | Market | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| i7 eDrive50 (Gen5) | 2023–2026 | Gen5 eDrive · rear motor | 455 hp | single-speed | RWD | Global range | BMW i7 eDrive50 and BMW i7 M70 xDrive |
| i7 xDrive60 (Gen5) | 2022–2026 | Gen5 eDrive · dual motor | 544 hp | single-speed | AWD | Global range | The new BMW 7 Series |
| i7 M70 xDrive (Gen5) | 2023–2026 | Gen5 eDrive · dual motor | 660 hp peak | single-speed | AWD | Global range | BMW i7 eDrive50 and BMW i7 M70 xDrive |
| i7 60 xDrive (Gen6) | from 07/2026 | Gen6 eDrive · round-cell high-voltage battery | market specification | single-speed | AWD | Europe | New BMW 7 Series ramps up in Dingolfing |
Factory designations
i7 eDrive50 · i7 xDrive60 · i7 M70 xDrive
Electric drive
Traction motors, battery and charging hardware are derivative-, market- and production-date-specific.
High-voltage battery
Usable capacity, cell chemistry and charge rate can change during the lifecycle and must follow factory specifications.
Drive variants
Single- and dual-motor layouts, system output and range are recorded as separate factory derivatives.
How power reaches the road
Gearboxes, driven wheels and final-drive hardware changed with engine, market and production date.
Transmissions
Gearbox type and unit code follow engine, market and production date. Gear count alone does not identify the transmission.
Driven wheels
Catalog architecture: BMW i · electric / PHEV. All-wheel-drive availability and hardware remain derivative-specific.
Final drive
Ratio, differential type and electronic control belong to the exact derivative and can differ on performance models.
What changed underneath
Suspension, brakes, safety systems and electronics evolved across the range, even when cars shared the same basic architecture.
Body-branch dimensions
- G70: 5,391 mm × 1,950 mm × 1,544 mm
Body & suspension
- Mounting points and geometry follow the body branch
- Springs and dampers follow axle load and chassis package
- Wheels and permitted loads follow the factory label
Brakes & steering
- Brake size follows engine and equipment
- Assistance type and steering ratio can change
- ABS/DSC generation follows model year
Passive safety
- Airbag count varies by market and year
- SRS parts are VIN-specific
- Structural repairs require factory procedures
Electronics
- Vehicle-bus generations changed during production
- Control-unit software levels must remain compatible
- Retrofits are recorded separately from factory equipment
How the generation evolved
The important launches, additions and updates did not always happen at the same time for every body or market.
First i7 revealed
BMW presented the xDrive60 with the seventh-generation 7 Series.
Production and launch
Mixed-drivetrain Dingolfing production began before the November global rollout.
eDrive50 and M70
Rear-drive and M Performance branches expanded the initial range.
Gen6 update in production
Round-cell batteries, faster charging and Neue Klasse-derived controls entered series production.
The versions that stood apart
Performance models, option packages and regional editions may look related, but their engineering and production identity can be very different.
Sedan
G70i7 G70 is a distinct G70 body branch. The conventional four-door passenger-car body, balancing rear-seat access, luggage space and the generation’s core chassis layout. Engines/drive: Gen5 BMW eDrive.
Inside the car
Cabin technology and standard equipment changed by country and year; a build sheet remains the best guide to one individual car.
Cabin & comfort
- Trim and seats follow option codes
- Climate systems vary by market
- Audio and navigation changed by model year
Lighting & assistance
- Lamp technology and modules follow production date
- Driver assistance cannot be inferred from buttons alone
- Regional rules affect lighting and warnings
What to check today
A practical starting point for inspecting and maintaining a car from this generation — not a diagnosis of an individual example.
Identify first
- Match VIN on body and documents
- Obtain the factory option list
- Confirm market and production date
Inspect the structure
- Check repairs and corrosion
- Assess suspension, brakes and tyres
- Compare fitted parts with factory specification
Mechanical history
- Read faults with compatible diagnostics
- Verify engine and transmission maintenance
- Separate invoices from unsupported verbal history
| Item | Interval / trigger | Catalog note |
|---|---|---|
| Engine oil & filter | CBS/factory schedule; time and mileage for historic cars | Oil approval follows the exact engine and market. |
| Brake fluid | Time-based factory schedule | ABS/DSC-compatible bleeding procedure is required after hydraulic work. |
| Coolant | Factory schedule and condition | Fluid specification and bleeding method are generation-specific. |
| Transmission & final drives | Unit type and operating conditions | Use the exact approved fluid; no one interval fits every derivative. |
How to identify the exact car
The badge and registration year tell only part of the story; production date, body code, engine and factory options complete it.
- Factory body codes
- G70 — Sedan
- Range designations
- i7 eDrive50, i7 xDrive60, i7 M70 xDrive
- Powertrain families
- Gen5 BMW eDrive
- VIN
- Identifies model, plant and production branch and keys the parts catalog and factory equipment record.
- Production date
- More useful than first-registration year when choosing parts and locating technical revisions.
- Type code
- Refines engine, body, market and transmission combination.
- Option codes
- Confirm factory equipment; later retrofits are recorded separately.
- Unit number
- Supports engine or gearbox originality checks and component applicability.
Where the information comes from
The story is mapped through English Wikipedia and its bibliography, then important dates and technical claims are checked against BMW material.
- 01BMW 7 Series (G70)Wikipedia contributors
Secondary i7 derivative and lifecycle overview within G70.
- 02The new BMW 7 SeriesBMW Group PressClub
Factory launch, market-specific drivetrain plan and Dingolfing integration.
- 03New BMW 7 Series ramps up in DingolfingBMW Group PressClub
Factory confirmation of July 2026 Gen6 battery, charging and production changes.
Notes and limitations
- Research revision dated 2026-08-10: English Wikipedia was used as a subject and bibliography map; key claims were checked against the listed primary BMW Group material.
- Every i7 battery and range record must state Gen5 or Gen6 and the applicable production date.
- The shared G70 body does not make i7 mass, luggage or service fields interchangeable with combustion 7 Series.
- Tree years describe the worldwide generation lifecycle; individual market dates may be narrower.
- Exact dimensions, power, weight and emissions belong at body, engine, market and model-year level.
- Known-issue guidance is editorial context and never replaces inspection of the individual vehicle.
3 primary references · market differences documentedPhotography: Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons. Rights checked 2026-08-06; wikimedia commons 1,800 px derivative downloaded; local 640 px and 1,280 px avif versions created without cropping.Updated 6 August 2026