BMW i7 xDrive60 Charging Guide: Time, Speed, Power
Price: $297,900
Available since 2022
Key EV Specs
101.7kWh
Battery Size (capacity)
625 km
Range (WLTP)
163 Wh/km
Efficiency
4.7 s
Acceleration (0-100 km/hr)
11 kW AC / 195 kW DC
Charge Power (max)
BMW i7 xDrive60 Charging Overview and Charging Specs
The BMW i7 xDrive60 is equipped with a 101.7 kWh battery and supports both AC and DC charging. With the right setup, you can charge conveniently at home or use public charging stations for faster top-ups. This guide covers charging times, costs, plug types, and tips to maximise efficiency. The i7 xDrive60 uses a Type 2 plug for AC charging and a CCS connector for DC fast charging, both standard in Australia.
| Battery size (capacity) | - |
| Battery Size (useable) | 101.7 kWh |
| Battery Chemistry | - |
| Charge Port Type | Type 2 |
| Charge Port Location | Right Side - Rear |
| Charge Power (max) | 11 kW |
| Charge Speed | 47 km/h |
| Charge Time (0-100%) | 11 hrs |
BMW i7 xDrive60 Charging Times and Speeds
The BMW i7 xDrive60 has a charging limit of 11 kW AC. This means that a three-phase 22kW AC charger will only supply power at 11 kW AC. If you are using a 7.2 kW AC charger, power will be limited to 7.2 kW AC. The table below provides charging times across different charger types.
Use our EV charging calculator if you want to customise your charge level and speed.
Charging Station Comparison
| Charger Type | Power Output (Average) | 0–100% Time | 10–80% Time | Speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home AC (7kW) | 7 kW | 15.3 hr | - | 43 km/h |
| Public AC (22kW) | 11 kW | 9.7 hr | - | 67 km/h |
| DC Fast (50kW) | 50 kW | - | 90 min | 307 km/h |
| DC Fast (150kW) | 150 kW | - | 30 min | 920 km/h |
| Ultra-Fast DC (350kW) | 150.6 kW | - | 30 min | 924 km/h |
BMW i7 xDrive60 Charging Costs & Energy Use
The cost of charging a BMW i7 xDrive60 will depend on where it is being charged. The costs of charging from home versus charging as a fast public charging station vary significantly.
The cost of fully charging a BMW i7 xDrive60 on a typical home flat energy tariff of $0.35/kWh is $35.59.
The cost of fully charging the BMW i7 xDrive60 at a fast public station, where rates as high as $0.7/kWh will be $71.19.
Use our EV charging calculator to get a personalised estimate of the charging costs for a BMW i7 xDrive60
CCS CompatibleBMW i7 xDrive60 Fast Charging & Tesla Supercharger Compatibility
The BMW i7 xDrive60 can charge from 10–80% in approximately 25 minutes on a high-power DC charger.
While most Tesla Superchargers in Australia now support non-Tesla EVs such as the BMW i7 xDrive60 via the CCS2 standard, always check the Tesla app for station compatibility.
Charging Specifications:
Usable Battery Capacity:
101.7 kWh
Fast Charge Power (max):
195 kW
Fast Charge Power (avg):
150.6 kW
Max Fast Charging Speed:
610 km/h
Charge Port:
Type 2
Port Location:
Right Side (Rear)
BMW i7 xDrive60 Recommended Charge Level
The BMW i7 xDrive60 uses an NMC battery. The typical recommended charge limit is 80% to 90% for daily use and only charge to 100% for longer trips.
The recommended charge limit for NMC batteries is due to higher degradation risk from a higher state of charge.
Check your owners manual for specific recommendations for the BMW i7 xDrive60.
BMW i7 xDrive60 Bidirectional Charging (V2G/V2H/V2L)
The BMW i7 xDrive60 does not currently support bidirectional charging features such as Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G), Vehicle-to-Home (V2H), or Vehicle-to-Load (V2L).
| Feature | Supported | Max Power Output |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) | No | - |
| Vehicle-to-Home (V2H) | No | - |
| Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) | No | - kW |