BMW’s i7 gets Rimac batteries, rare-earth-free motors, and drops Level 3 driving

The Next Web
By Cristian DinaApr 22, 2026, 3:05 pm50 pts
Summary:BMW revealed the facelifted 2027 i7 simultaneously at Grand Central Terminal and Auto China with Gen6 cylindrical cells from Rimac, rare-earth-free motors with SiC inverters, and 250 kW charging. The i7 60 xDrive targets 350-plus miles EPA and 728 km WLTP; the i7 50 reaches 611 km and the M70 targets…

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