2026 BMW i7 range and charging cost
Range, eDrive50 RWD
314miles
- 38.2 to 39.9 kWh per 100 miles.
- 88 MPGe.
- Top 29% of 66 EVs (2026).
- 3 trims: 285 to 314 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 | 314 | 38.2 to 39.9 | 88 | $20.45 | $781 |
| xDrive60 AWD | AWD | 296 | 38.4 to 45.1 | 88 | $19.27 | $781 |
| M70 AWD | AWD | 285 | 38.4 to 45.1 | 79 | $20.67 | $870 |
Where kWh is disputed or missing, costs use EPA MPGe.
Charging cost
eDrive50 RWD, 38.3 kWh per 100 miles. Home charging.
- Full charge
- $20.45
- Per mile
- 6.5 cents
- Per month
- $65
- Per year
- $781
- Median 2026 sedan: 26 mpg, 12.3 cents per mile.
- Saves $696 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 | 38.3 | $6.51 |
| 300 miles | 114.9 | $19.53 |
| 500 miles | 191.5 | $32.56 |
| 1,000 miles | 383.0 | $65.11 |
Commute cost
- Per month
- $56
- Per year
- $677
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 BMW i7 | eDrive50 RWD | 314 mi range | |
| 2026 Porsche Taycan | RWD | 274 mi range | Compare |
| 2026 BMW 7 Series | 740i RWD | 28 mpg | |
| 2026 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing | CT5 Premium Luxury AWD | 24 mpg | Compare |
| 2026 Porsche Panamera | RWD | 21 mpg | Compare |
| 2026 Lexus LS | 500 Heritage Edition AWD | 21 mpg | |
| 2026 Audi A8 | L 55 TFSI AWD | 22 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