BMW i7 M70 xDrive Charging Guide: Time, Speed, Power
Price: $344,900
Available since 2023
Key EV Specs
101.7kWh
Battery Size (capacity)
560 km
Range (WLTP)
171 Wh/km
Efficiency
3.7 s
Acceleration (0-100 km/hr)
22 kW AC / 195 kW DC
Charge Power (max)
BMW i7 M70 xDrive Charging Overview and Charging Specs
The BMW i7 M70 xDrive 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 M70 xDrive uses a Type 2 plug for AC charging and a CCS connector for DC fast charging, both standard in Australia.
| Battery size (capacity) | 101.7 kWh |
| Battery Size (useable) | 95.6 kWh |
| Battery Chemistry | NMC |
| Charge Port Type | Type 2 |
| Charge Port Location | Right Side - Rear |
| Charge Power (max) | 22 kW |
| Charge Speed | 116 km/h |
| Charge Time (0-100%) | 5 hrs 6 mins |
BMW i7 M70 xDrive Charging Times and Speeds
The BMW i7 M70 xDrive has a charging limit of 22 kW AC. This means that a three-phase 22kW AC charger will only supply power at 22 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 | 14.4 hr | - | 41 km/h |
| Public AC (22kW) | 22 kW | 4.6 hr | - | 129 km/h |
| DC Fast (50kW) | 50 kW | - | 85 min | 292 km/h |
| DC Fast (150kW) | 118 kW | - | 36 min | 690 km/h |
| Ultra-Fast DC (350kW) | 118 kW | - | 36 min | 690 km/h |
BMW i7 M70 xDrive Charging Costs & Energy Use
The cost of charging a BMW i7 M70 xDrive 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 M70 xDrive on a typical home flat energy tariff of $0.35/kWh is $35.59.
The cost of fully charging the BMW i7 M70 xDrive 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 M70 xDrive
CCS CompatibleBMW i7 M70 xDrive Fast Charging & Tesla Supercharger Compatibility
The BMW i7 M70 xDrive can charge from 10–80% in approximately 34 minutes on a high-power DC charger.
While most Tesla Superchargers in Australia now support non-Tesla EVs such as the BMW i7 M70 xDrive 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):
118 kW
Max Fast Charging Speed:
657 km/h
Charge Port:
Type 2
Port Location:
Right Side (Rear)
BMW i7 M70 xDrive Recommended Charge Level
The BMW i7 M70 xDrive 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 M70 xDrive.
BMW i7 M70 xDrive Bidirectional Charging (V2G/V2H/V2L)
The BMW i7 M70 xDrive 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 |