New BMW 7 Series and i7 Arrive in India with One ₹1.95 Crore Starting Point

BMW has launched its revised 7 Series range in India with an unusually simple opening price. The petrol 740 M Sport and electric i7 50 xDrive M Sport both cost ₹1.95 crore ex-showroom. The i7 M70 xDrive sits above them at ₹2.65 crore and brings the strongest performance of the three.

The range was announced in India on 11 September, with customer deliveries scheduled to begin in October 2026. BMW produces the 740 and i7 50 at its Chennai plant. The i7 M70 arrives as a completely built unit. BMW says India is the only country outside Germany producing the electric 7 Series.

Petrol and electric flagships now share the same entry price

Giving the 740 and i7 50 the same ₹1.95 crore price makes the powertrain decision unusually direct. A customer can begin with the intended use of the car, access to charging and the character they want from the drivetrain. The choice no longer starts with a large price gap between petrol and electric versions.

The 740 uses a three litre six cylinder petrol engine with 400 hp and 540 Nm. BMW quotes 5.4 seconds for the sprint from 0 to 100 kph. A 48 volt electrical system supports the engine and an eight speed automatic gearbox sends power through the xDrive all wheel drive system.

The i7 50 is the long range centre of the electric line

The locally produced i7 50 xDrive M Sport develops 455 hp and 660 Nm. Its 112.5 kWh battery carries an official WLTP range of up to 728 kilometres, while the quoted 0 to 100 kph time is 5.5 seconds. Those numbers put range and quiet long distance travel at the centre of its role.

BMW lists DC charging at up to 250 kW. Under suitable conditions, the battery can move from 10 to 80 per cent in 28 minutes. A 22 kW AC installation can complete a full charge in around six hours. Real charging time will depend on battery temperature, charger output and the starting state of charge.

The M70 gives the electric flagship a harder edge

The i7 M70 xDrive produces 680 hp and 1,015 Nm in Sport mode. Launch Control or Sport Boost raises the peak torque to 1,100 Nm, helping the large saloon reach 100 kph in 3.8 seconds. BMW quotes a WLTP range of up to 686 kilometres.

Those figures place the M70 in a different part of the range. Its purpose extends beyond effortless transport. Chassis control, immediate response and the ability to manage a heavy electric car through repeated acceleration become part of the ownership argument.

The cabin turns the rear seat into a second screen world

The front of the cabin combines a 17.9 inch central display with a 14.6 inch passenger screen. In the rear, BMW’s 31.3 inch Theatre Screen carries 8K resolution and folds down from the roof. The arrangement gives the driver a conventional control position while placing entertainment at the centre of the rear seat experience.

BMW has also retained the long wheelbase proportions and the tall, illuminated front graphic that define this generation. The exterior communicates scale before the door opens. Inside, display size, materials and rear seat equipment are used to explain where the car sits in the range.

Three versions answer three different flagship questions

The 740 remains the familiar answer for buyers who want a petrol engine and quick refuelling across a wide road network. The i7 50 offers the longest official range and local production. The M70 adds the acceleration and output expected from BMW’s electric performance flagship.

The most important launch detail is the common starting price. BMW has made the first comparison easier to understand, then left the buyer to calculate charging, usage, performance and rear seat priorities. With deliveries beginning in October, those calculations now belong to an on-sale Indian range.