BMW India launches facelifted i7, priced from Rs 1.95 crore
BMW India has introduced the facelifted i7 electric luxury sedan, locally assembling the eDrive 50 in Chennai while importing the M70 xDrive as a CBU. The eDrive 50 carries a claimed WLTP range of up to 728 km and supports 250 kW DC fast charging.
What happened
BMW India launched the facelifted i7 luxury electric sedan, with the eDrive 50 locally assembled in Chennai and the M70 xDrive imported as a CBU. Prices start
Key facts
- BMW i7 eDrive 50 price: Rs 1.95 crore (ex-showroom)
- BMW i7 M70 xDrive price: Rs 2.65 crore
- eDrive 50 battery: 112.5 kWh
- eDrive 50 power: 455 hp
- eDrive 50 range: 728 km WLTP
- M70 xDrive power: 680 hp
- DC fast charging: 250 kW
- 10%-80% charging time: 28 minutes
Why this matters
BMW’s split local-assembly and CBU strategy signals an opportunity to deepen premium EV ecosystem partnerships in India while testing demand across distinct luxury price tiers.
What to watch
- Ex-showroom price gap between the locally assembled eDrive 50 and imported M70 xDrive variants.
- Booking volumes and delivery waiting periods in Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Chennai.
- BMW announcements on assured buyback, leasing, battery warranty or charging-network partnerships.
- Comparable luxury EV launches and price actions from Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Audi and Lexus.
- Evidence of reliable 200 kW-plus public charging coverage on major premium intercity corridors.
- Changes in import duties, EV tax policy or local-assembly incentives affecting CBU luxury EV pricing.
- BMW India is likely to emphasize chauffeur-focused rear-cabin features, high claimed range and 250 kW charging in metro-market campaigns.
- Dealers may target existing 7 Series, X7 and iX owners with upgrade, exchange and personalized finance programs.
- BMW may expand partnerships for premium charging access at luxury hotels, business districts and intercity highway stops.
- The company could use the locally assembled i7 to test stronger leasing or guaranteed-residual-value offers before applying them to other high-value EVs.