BMW

i7 eDrive50 449hp

Electric car · M1 · Updated 2026-08

BMW's most luxurious EV — the i7 brings 7 Series excellence to electric power with 101.7kWh, 611km WLTP range and rear-seat cinema screen.

BMW i7 eDrive50 449hp — electric car Ireland 2026
🔍 Tap to enlarge
€124,160 Guide price inc. VAT
611km WLTP ~489km real-world
611WLTP range km101.7kWh battery
489Real range kmIrish conditions est.
195Max DC kWFast charging
5.5s0–100 km/hAcceleration
€124,160PriceInc. 23% VAT
€120Motor tax/yrLowest BEV band

⚙️ Technical specifications

Battery capacity101.7 kWh
WLTP range611 km
Real-world range (Ireland)~489 km
Acceleration (0–100 km/h)5.5s
Top speed205 km/h
Torque650 Nm
DrivetrainRWD
Max DC charge rate195 kW
Max AC charge rate22 kW
ConnectorsCCS · Type 2
Boot capacity500 L
Towing capacity2,000 kg
Seats5
Dimensions
Length5,391 mm
Width1,950 mm
Height1,544 mm
Battery warranty8 years / 160,000 km
CO₂ emissions0 g/km
🏁 WLTP range611km
🇮🇪 Real-world (Irish)~489km

Estimates based on mixed Irish motorway/urban driving. Actual range varies with speed, temperature, load and driving style.

BMW highlights

🖥️
iDrive with BMW OS 9
Curved display, natural language voice control, OTA updates
🔋
eDrive battery tech
Optimised NMC cells with active thermal management
🌐
Digital Charging Service
In-car access to 400,000+ public chargers across Europe

💰 Irish pricing & incentives

List price (inc. 23% VAT)€124,160
Guide price€124,160

ℹ️ The SEAI Private Car Grant does not apply — list price exceeds the €50,000 grant threshold. Business buyers may still benefit from the BIK OMV deduction of €20,000 in 2026. Always verify at seai.ie.

Motor tax €120/yr Home charger grant €300 BIK OMV −€20,000 (2026)
Estimated annual running costs (15,000km)
Home/depot charging (€0.24/kWh)~€599
Public charging (€0.49/kWh avg)~€1,223
Motor tax€120/yr
Saving vs petrol equivalent (€1.8/L)~€2,101/yr
💡 Cost comparison: At an Electric Ireland night rate of €0.24/kWh, 15,000km of driving in the i7 costs approximately €599 in electricity — compared with ~€2,700 in petrol for an equivalent car.

🚘 i7 — All Trims & Pricing Ireland 2026

All prices are guide prices. Confirm current pricing with your authorised dealer.

Model / Trim Battery & Range Price
i7 eDrive50 449hp
Entry
101.7kWh · 611km €124,160
i7 xDrive60 544hp
AWD
106kWh · 625km €141,360
i7 M70 xDrive 660hp
M Performance
106kWh · 560km €201,160

Prices include 23% VAT and already reflect Ireland's VRT relief for zero-emission vehicles. Net prices shown after the SEAI Private Car Grant (€3,500 where list price is €50,000 or less) only. Business buyers: SEAI car grant not available. Always verify at seai.ie.

🇮🇪 i7 on Irish routes

Based on estimated real-world Irish driving range (mixed motorway, regional and urban).

🛣️ Dublin → Cork 260km · M8
✅ Single charge — 229km remaining
🛤️ Dublin → Galway 220km · M6
✅ Single charge — 269km remaining
🏝️ Dublin → Kerry 310km · M7/N21
✅ Single charge — 179km remaining
🌊 Dublin → Donegal 260km · N2/N14
✅ Single charge — 229km remaining
🔄 Cork → Dublin (return) 520km · Round trip
⚡ One rapid charge stop needed
🏠 Daily commute (avg) 50km · /day
✅ 9+ days between home charges

Based on ~489km estimated real-world range. Actual range varies with load, speed and conditions.

👥 Is the i7 right for you?

First-time EV buyer✅ Excellent choice
Family with children✅ 5 seats, 500L boot
Daily commuter (<100km)✅ Perfect
Intercity driving✅ Dublin–Cork on one charge
Towing (trailer/caravan)✅ Up to 2,000kg
Private buyer (SEAI grant)⚠️ Check eligibility at seai.ie
Company car / BIK saving⚠️ High-value car — check BIK basis with your accountant
AWD / off-road capability⚠️ FWD/RWD only
💡 Best for: Flagship luxury saloon.

⚡ Charging guide

🏠 7.4kW home wallbox (0–100%)~14h
🏠 11kW three-phase (0–100%)~10h
🏢 22kW AC (0–100%)~5h
⚡ 50kW ESB ecars DC (10–80%)~85min
🚀 195kW DC ultra-fast (10–80%)~22min
Connectors (DC)CCS
Connectors (AC)Type 2
🔌 Irish networks: Compatible with ESB ecars, Ionity, EZO, Circle K and Applegreen via CCS. BMW's Digital Charging Service app manages public charging across 400,000+ chargers in Europe including all major Irish networks.

BMW's Digital Charging Service integrates public charging management directly into the iDrive navigation system — the car routes you to available chargers and pre-conditions the battery for optimal charging speed en route.

📐 Dimensions & practicality

Length5,391 mm
Width1,950 mm
Height1,544 mm
Boot capacity500 L
Towing (braked)2,000 kg
Seats5
Battery warranty8 years / 160,000 km
🔋 Battery warranty: 8 years / 160,000 km. Manufacturer covers against capacity loss below 70%.

❓ Frequently asked questions — BMW i7 eDrive50 449hp

The BMW i7 eDrive50 449hp has an Irish list price of €124,160 (including 23% VAT). The range starts from €124,160 list price. Confirm current pricing with your authorised dealer and verify grant eligibility at seai.ie.
The BMW i7 eDrive50 449hp has a WLTP official range of 611km. In real-world Irish conditions — motorway speeds, Irish temperatures and typical mixed urban/rural driving — expect approximately 489km per charge. This is sufficient for Dublin to Cork (260km) on a single charge.
Yes. Company car drivers benefit from the BIK (Benefit in Kind) OMV deduction of €20,000 in 2026, significantly reducing taxable BIK on EVs. Combined with zero motor tax (€120/yr) and lower fuel costs versus petrol, the BMW i7 eDrive50 449hp is one of the most tax-efficient company cars in Ireland.
At 15,000km per year: home charging at a €0.24/kWh night rate costs approximately €599. Public charging at €0.49/kWh costs approximately €1,223. Add €120 motor tax. Compare to approximately €2,700 in petrol for an equivalent combustion car.
BMW offers a 3-year / unlimited mileage vehicle warranty in Ireland, with high-voltage battery coverage for 8 years / 160,000km (minimum 70% capacity retention). BMW has a comprehensive dealer and certified EV service network across Ireland.
The BMW i7 eDrive50 449hp supports up to 195kW DC and 22kW AC charging. At a 7.4kW home wallbox, a full charge takes approximately 14 hours. At a 50kW ESB ecars rapid charger, 10–80% takes around 85 minutes. At the maximum 195kW DC rate, 10–80% takes approximately 22 minutes.
The BMW i7 eDrive50 449hp uses CCS (DC fast charging) and Type 2 (AC), compatible with all major Irish networks including ESB ecars, Ionity, EZO, Circle K and Applegreen.
Motor tax for the BMW i7 eDrive50 449hp is €120 per year — the lowest available band in Ireland (A1, 0g/km CO₂). All battery electric vehicles registered as private cars qualify for this rate, compared to €280–€700+/year for an equivalent petrol or diesel car.

🔍 Also consider

Same category · similar real-world range · ranked by price.

Interested in the BMW i7?

Use our free calculators to estimate your home charging costs, compare public networks and total cost of ownership.

🔗 Everything you need alongside the BMW i7 eDrive50 449hp

Every electric car owner needs a home wallbox. Charging overnight on a 7.4kW wallbox at a night rate (~€0.24/kWh) costs far less than public charging — and the SEAI Home Charger Grant covers up to €300. Here are the most popular home chargers in Ireland right now:

🔌
Ohme Home Pro Smart schedule
Automatically charges at the cheapest tariff window overnight
View specs & pricing →
🔌
Wallbox Pulsar Plus Compact
Ireland's most compact home charger — 7.4kW or 22kW options
View specs & pricing →
📐 Calculators for the i7
🏠
Home Charging Cost Calculator
Calculate exactly what the i7 costs to charge overnight on your tariff — Electric Ireland, Energia, SSE and all major Irish rates included.
Open calculator →
⚡
Public Charging Cost Calculator
Compare ESB ecars, Ionity, EZO and other Irish networks — see the true cost per 100km for the i7 on each network.
Compare networks →
🏷️
Charging Membership Comparison
Is an ESB ecars, Ionity or EZO membership worth it for your mileage? Calculate breakeven for the i7 in minutes.
Compare memberships →
☀️ Charge from your own solar — free km from your roof

A 4kWp home solar system generates approximately 3,400–3,800 kWh/year in Ireland. Without a home battery, typically only around 20–30% of that can be diverted to EV charging via a smart charger like myenergi Zappi — the rest covers household use or exports to the grid. That's roughly 4085–6849km of free driving a year in the i7, more if you're often home during daylight hours.

☀️ Solar Panel Directory → 💶 Solar Cost Calculator → 🔌 myenergi Zappi (solar charger) →
🌡️ SEAI grants: combine EV + heat pump + solar for up to €14,600

The SEAI EV Home Charger grant (€300) can be applied alongside a Heat Pump grant (up to €12,500) and Solar PV grant (€1,800) — all in a single application. Switching your home heating to a heat pump while installing an EV charger and solar is the highest-savings combination available to Irish homeowners in 2026.

🌡️ Heat Pump Directory → 🔌 EV Charger Directory →
🔌 All EV chargers → | 🚗 EV directory → | ☀️ Solar panels → | 🌡️ Heat pumps → | 📂 All directories →

📲 Park & Charge: manage EV charging with De Energy Hub

Search for EV charging by location, book a session in advance or scan the QR code on arrival, then check in via the app. Get De Energy Hub free on the App Store or Google Play.

📲 Get De Energy Hub app

Download De Energy Hub to search for EV charging by location, book in advance or scan the QR code on arrival, then check in via the app.

🍎 Download on theApp Store ▶️ Get it onGoogle Play

Free to download. Search, book and check in, all from your phone.

De Energy Hub
De Energy Hub
More power to you®.
🔋 Built for every EV driver in Ireland

Charging away from home, made simple

Wherever you're driving this vehicle, De Energy Hub helps you find somewhere to charge. Search bookable Charging Hubs by location, reserve a slot in advance or scan the QR code on arrival, then check in and check out from the app — no membership card, no guesswork.

☀️ Pure Energy 🔄 Smart Energy 🚀 Boost Energy
🔍
Find chargers near you
Search by location and see live availability before you set off
📅
Book ahead or scan on arrival
Reserve a slot in advance, or just scan the QR code and check in when you get there
☀️
See the energy source
Every Hub shows whether it runs on Pure, Smart or Boost energy before you plug in
Explore De Energy Hub → See all app features →