2024 BMW i7 range and charging cost
Range, eDrive50 RWD
321miles
- 37.4 to 39.0 kWh per 100 miles.
- 90 MPGe.
- Top 14% of 58 EVs (2024).
- 3 trims: 291 to 321 miles.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.
| Trim | Drive | Range, mi | kWh per 100 mi | MPGe | Full charge | Cost a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| eDrive50 RWD | RWD | 321 | 37.4 to 39.0 | 90 | $20.44 | $764 |
| xDrive60 AWD | AWD | 298 | 37.6 to 44.0 | 84 | $20.33 | $819 |
| M70 AWD | AWD | 291 | 37.6 to 44.0 | 81 | $20.59 | $849 |
Where kWh is disputed or missing, costs use EPA MPGe.
Charging cost
eDrive50 RWD, 37.5 kWh per 100 miles. Home charging.
- Full charge
- $20.44
- Per mile
- 6.4 cents
- Per month
- $64
- Per year
- $764
- Median 2024 sedan: 26 mpg, 12.3 cents per mile.
- Saves $713 a year at 12,000 miles.
Charging specs
| Version | Plug | Onboard AC, kW | DC peak, kW | 10-80%, min | Level 2, hours | Battery, kWh |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | NACS | 11 | 195 | 37 | 10 | 105.7 |
Charging specs: maker data, one source.
Do I need a Level 2 charger?
No. A 120 V outlet adds 37 miles in 10 hours.
You drive 33 miles a day.
Level 2 full charge: 10 hours.
eDrive50 RWD. 120 V outlet: 1.4 kW.
Trip cost
| Trip | kWh | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 100 miles | 37.5 | $6.37 |
| 300 miles | 112.3 | $19.10 |
| 500 miles | 187.3 | $31.83 |
| 1,000 miles | 374.5 | $63.67 |
Commute cost
- Per month
- $55
- Per year
- $662
- Miles a month
- 867
eDrive50 RWD. 20 miles each way, 5 days a week.
Range by year
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | MPG or range | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 BMW i7 | eDrive50 RWD | 321 mi range | |
| 2024 Audi e-tron GT | Prestige AWD | 249 mi range | |
| 2024 Maserati Ghibli | Modena Ultima Q4 AWD | 20 mpg | Compare |
| 2024 Porsche Panamera | RWD | 21 mpg | Compare |
| 2024 BMW 7 Series | 740i RWD | 28 mpg | |
| 2024 Mercedes-Benz S-Class | S 500 4MATIC AWD | 24 mpg |
What this cannot tell you
EPA range. Cold weather and highway speed cut range.
Home charging only. Fast charging costs more.
- 2 or more sources
- 1 source
- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree