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For the time being, the i3s would be the most powerful electric vehicle from BMW. The iX3 will arrive next year with a few more resources, and given time, it’s possible that the 7 Series will be treated to the i7s according to a recent report and a handful of unnamed “sources.”
BMW Blog wrote an article at the beginning of the year in regard to the i7, which could arrive to market in 2022 with the fifth-generation electric drivetrain and 600 kilometers (373 miles) of range. “Around 650 horsepower” is the publication’s estimate for the dual-motor setup, translating to all-wheel drive and torque and torque vectoring.
Now there’s talk about the i7s with 670 horsepower and a 120-kWh battery, as well as the range BMW Blog mentioned beforehand. The i7 without any suffix whatsoever is expected in the new report with “a smaller, 100 kWh battery and a total power output of around 550 horsepower,” which goes to show that nothing is clear right now.
Motoring publications in Germany add fuel to the fire with a third option for the battery, an entry-level pack with 80 kilowatt-hours on tap. Given that BMW M is also looking forward to the all-electric future, we wouldn’t be surprised if the 7 Series would get the long-anticipated i7 and i7s versions with Tesla Model S-rivaling specs.
But here’s the thing. Tesla isn’t sitting still either, working day and night and even testing the Model S Plaid at the Nurburgring with the seven-seat option. Elon Musk is all too happy with the three-motor layout, expecting this drivetrain to enter production in October 2020 at the earliest. Battery technology is another area that’ll develop a lot, and BMW has to make sure it’s able to keep up with the competition at any given moment.
Last, but certainly not least, BMW Blog hopes the i7 and i7s will go down the same route as Porsche with the 800-volt architecture for slimmer wiring, faster charging, and a considerable reduction in heat for consistent performance. The Model S, if you were wondering, currently features a 400-volt battery that supports a peak rate of 250 kW while charging.
Now there’s talk about the i7s with 670 horsepower and a 120-kWh battery, as well as the range BMW Blog mentioned beforehand. The i7 without any suffix whatsoever is expected in the new report with “a smaller, 100 kWh battery and a total power output of around 550 horsepower,” which goes to show that nothing is clear right now.
Motoring publications in Germany add fuel to the fire with a third option for the battery, an entry-level pack with 80 kilowatt-hours on tap. Given that BMW M is also looking forward to the all-electric future, we wouldn’t be surprised if the 7 Series would get the long-anticipated i7 and i7s versions with Tesla Model S-rivaling specs.
But here’s the thing. Tesla isn’t sitting still either, working day and night and even testing the Model S Plaid at the Nurburgring with the seven-seat option. Elon Musk is all too happy with the three-motor layout, expecting this drivetrain to enter production in October 2020 at the earliest. Battery technology is another area that’ll develop a lot, and BMW has to make sure it’s able to keep up with the competition at any given moment.
Last, but certainly not least, BMW Blog hopes the i7 and i7s will go down the same route as Porsche with the 800-volt architecture for slimmer wiring, faster charging, and a considerable reduction in heat for consistent performance. The Model S, if you were wondering, currently features a 400-volt battery that supports a peak rate of 250 kW while charging.
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