BMW India launches new 7 Series from ₹1.95 crore, localises i7 production in Chennai
BMW India has opened bookings for petrol and electric 7 Series models. The i7 eDrive50 will be locally produced at BMW Group Plant Chennai, while the i7 M70 arrives as a CBU. Deliveries are slated to begin in October 2026.
What happened
BMW India launched the new 7 Series with petrol and electric variants, priced from Rs 1.95 crore. The i7 will be locally produced at BMW Group Plant Chennai,
Key facts
- BMW 740 M Sport: Rs 1.95 crore
- BMW i7 eDrive50 xDrive M Sport: Rs 1.95 crore
- BMW i7 M70 xDrive: Rs 2.65 crore
- i7 eDrive50 range: 728 km
- i7 M70 output: 680 hp
What changed
BMW India launched the new 7 Series with petrol and electric variants, priced from Rs 1.95 crore. The i7 will be locally produced at BMW Group Plant Chennai, making India the only production location outside Germany; the i7 M70 will be imported as a CBU.
Why this matters
BMW’s local assembly of the i7 in Chennai gives Indian retail and service teams a stronger premium-EV supply proposition ahead of October 2026 deliveries.
What to watch
- Final ex-showroom pricing and price gap between the locally assembled i7 eDrive50, petrol 7 Series variants, and imported i7 M70.
- Booking mix between EV and petrol variants, especially in Mumbai, Delhi NCR, and Bengaluru.
- Whether BMW announces localized battery-pack components, supplier investments, or additional locally assembled EV models at Chennai.
- Delivery lead times after October 2026 and any allocation constraints for locally built i7 units.
- Luxury EV incentives, registration-tax changes, or charging-policy developments in key Indian states.