BMW has updated the 2027 i7 60 xDrive with a larger battery, cylindrical cell chemistry, silicon carbide inverters, and its sixth-generation electric powertrain featuring domain controllers instead of discrete ECUs. The update positions the flagship sedan to remain competitive against newer EV architectures like BMW's upcoming Neue Klasse platform.
Background
BMW's 7 Series was launched in 2022 as a dual-powertrain flagship offering both V8 and fully electric options. The brand is now upgrading its existing EV platform ahead of the all-new Neue Klasse architecture expected around 2026-2027.
- Source
- Ars Technica
- Published
- Nov 6, 2026 at 04:45 AM
- Score
- 6.0 / 10