New EV comes with 727km of range
Europe’s latest luxury EV comes with a seriously huge driving range.
The new BMW 7 Series will start from $277,900 (before on-road costs) for the six-cylinder petrol variant, while the EV starts from $306,900.
This means the petrol variant is now $5000 more than its previous model, with the i7 price remaining the same, despite the range-topping version of the car being discontinued.
Read more
The 7 Series will continue to rival the petrol-powered Mercedes-Benz S-Class and the fully-electric EQS.
The S-Class starts from a cheaper price point than the 7 Series starting at $244,700, with EQS EV starting at $219,900.
BMW‘s twin-turbo six-cylinder engine produces 294kW and 580Nm, and also features a mild-hybrid system. Acceleration from 0-100km/h takes 5.4 seconds, with a top speed of 250km.
There are dual electric motors in the electric variant, boosting power to 400kW and 745Nm and improving the 0-100km/h time to under five seconds, despite a marginally lower top speed.
Its whopping 113kWh battery offers a driving range of up to 727km, according to WLTP standards.
DC charging from 10 to 80 per cent takes under half-an-hour, with 235km of range able to be added in just 10 minutes.
The 7 Series gets plenty of high-end luxury features as standard, including a panoramic glass roof and a heated steering wheel.
There is also a BMW’s 3D head-up display, spanning the length of the dashboard and automatic air conditioning.
Seats come with massage function in both the front and rear seats, along with heating functionality for front and rear outer seats.
The i7 adds larger wheels and automatic doors.
The new 7 Series will launch in Australia in the fourth quarter of this year.
2026 BMW 7-Series pricing Australia
Variant, Price (before on-road costs)BMW 740, $277,900BMW i7 60 xDrive, $306,900
Breaking news alert
Be the first to know when news breaks.
Loading…
The lunch break
Grab a quick bite of today’s latest news from around the region and the nation.
Loading…
The evening wrap
Catch up on the news of the day and unwind with great reading for your evening.
Loading…
Your morning news
Today’s top stories curated by our news team. Also includes evening update.
Loading…
Today’s Paper Alert
Your digital replica of Today’s Paper. Ready to read from 5am!
Loading…
The Echidna
Sharp. Close to the ground. Digging deep. Your weekday morning newsletter on national affairs, politics and more.
Loading…
Explore Travel News
Every Saturday and Tuesday, explore destinations deals, tips & travel writing to transport you around the globe.
Loading…
The Informer
Your essential national news digest: all the big issues on Wednesday and great reading every Saturday.
Loading…
NRL
Follow the Newcastle Knights in the NRL? Don’t miss your weekly Knights update.
Loading…
Motoring
Get news, reviews and expert insights every Thursday from CarGuide, ACM’s exclusive motoring partner.
Loading…
Property
Smart property news for Newcastle
Loading…
Your favourite puzzles
Test your skills with interactive crosswords, sudoku & trivia. Fresh daily!
Loading…
The Senior newsletters
Stay in the know on news that matters to you with twice weekly newsletters from The Senior.
Loading…
Sport
The latest news, results & expert analysis.
Loading…
Voice of Real Australia
Get real, Australia! Let the ACM network’s editors and journalists bring you news and views from all over.
Loading…
Note from the Editor
Get the editor’s insights: what’s happening & why it matters.
Loading…
What’s On
Going out or staying in? Find out what’s on.
Loading…