Indeed, this makes the BMW i7 eDrive50 the best electric car in BMW India's electric portfolio. It is powered by a very hefty 101.7-kWh battery. This lavish sedan may boast an ARAI-claimed range of 603 km on a full charge, but we all know that real-world driving cannot be compared to test conditions.
So, a closer look at how the i7 performs under normal usage was necessary.
Performance and Specifications
The i7 eDrive50 moves the rear-mounted electric motor. The output produced is 444 bhp, followed by 650 Nm of peak torque. The Appraisal generates a lively drive while drumming up the charge from empty to full. The company provides their in-house wall box charger as well, and that too, with an 11 kW AC. It fills up the battery in some 11 hours from nothing to complete. The same goes for the i7; it charges on an AC charger and uses the high voltage direct current fast chargers for quicker charges. When plugged into a charger capable of delivering up to 195 kW, it's just over thirty minutes, going from 10% to 80% complete.
Real-World Range Test Results
Testing took the BMW i7 eDrive50 on a thorough real-world range test. We drove until the battery completely drained out. The single-charge travel distance was 466.6 km, which is almost 77% of the ARAI-certified range. This shows that while the range on a single charge is great for the i7, you might not get the advertised range in everyday use.
Conclusion
The BMW i7 eDrive50 offers the luxury and power of an electric car but prepares for real-life scenarios before doubling the distance it provides on a charge. 466.6 km is still an impressive distance for day-to-day commuting as well as longer trips. Because of the advent of electric vehicles, most manufacturers are more interested in creating advances in their electric offerings. Actualizing what it can perform under ordinary situations is becoming more and more relevant to consumers whose judgment lies in assessing luxury in the EV segment.
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