BMW Updates the i7 for 2027 With a Revised Battery and Newer Tech

BMW is refreshing its flagship electric sedan for the 2027 model year, and the i7 60 xDrive is the version drawing attention. The update centers on the battery, along with newer electric drive and infotainment technology that brings the big sedan closer to the latest standards in BMW's lineup.

The i7 has been BMW's showcase for electric luxury, pairing a long, quiet cabin with a large, screen-heavy interface. For 2027, the infotainment system is part of the refresh, so the car is not left running the software and hardware it launched with while rivals keep moving forward.

Battery changes matter most to buyers weighing range and charging, and that is where this update is aimed. The information available for this story does not include the pack's capacity, official range estimates, or charging speeds, so anyone comparing the 2027 car with earlier models should check BMW's published specifications before drawing conclusions.

A full road test with measured range and performance numbers will be the real test of how much the revised battery changes the driving experience. Until then, the update reads as a competitive refresh rather than a redesign, with the emphasis on the powertrain and the cabin technology.