UAE welcomes the electric BMW i7 — here’s what you need to know
All-electric BMW i7 rolls out in UAE: Abu Dhabi Motors introduced the all-electric BMW i7 boasting a 625 km charging range, it says on its website. Drivers can accelerate from 0 to 100 km in 4.7 seconds, and the body of the car is made from sustainable aluminum sourced in the UAE, according to a statement
What about the engines? The EV is outfitted with two (silent) electric motors with a staggering 536 horsepower and its battery can be charged for a 128 km drive in 10 minutes, according to Car and Driver.
All the bells and whistles: This “screening room on wheels” has a 31-inch tv screen, a panoramic roof, and a smart curved dashboard display.
Reviews: Sporting a bold look with its imposing grille, “BMW re-frames the luxury car experience” with “standard-setting sustainability” to boot, BBC'S Top Gear said. When compared with its competitors — the Mercedes EQS sedan and the Tesla Model S — the i7 inches forward with opulent style, earning it the moniker of “electric chariot of the affluent” from Digital Trends.
The price tag: Sustainable luxury does not come cheap as the car’s starting price is USD 120k in the US — or AED 710k.
Not ready to go fully electric: BMW’s standard 7 Series is a mild hybrid, with an internal combustion engine outfitted with a 48V hybrid motor.
Need to charge? No problem: BMW is the latest to work with the UAE’s Energy Ministry to expand the nation’s current EV charging network.