Reliability

BMW

BMW i7 pack (105.7 kWh)

Lithium-ion (cathode not published for this pack) cells · 105.7 kWh total (101.7 kWh usable) · used in 1 model variant.

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Pack reference

Lithium-ion (cathode not published for this pack) · 376 volts, 281 Ah; module layout not published
About the pack
Capacity
101.7 kWh
usable · 105.7 total
Fast charge
195 kW
peak · about 34 min to 80%
Warranty floor
—
see OEM warranty book

Pack overview

ChemistryLithium-ion (cathode not published for this pack)
Cell supplierNot published
Cell formatPrismatic
Voltage (nominal)376 V
CoolingLiquid
Architecture376 volts, 281 Ah; module layout not published
Warranty 8 yr / 100k mi

Known issues

High
NHTSA 25V-470 (July 2025) covers 136 cars, 130 of them iX, with four i7 and two i4. High-voltage battery cell modules may not have been assembled properly, which can stress the module frame and cause the module to fail, with a risk of fire. Dealers replace specific battery cell modules free of charge.
Medium
NHTSA 22V-944 (December 2022) covers about 14,000 cars from model years 2022-2023, among them the iX, the i4 and the 2023 i7 xDrive60. The high-voltage battery control unit software may cause an interruption of electrical power. Dealers update the software free of charge.
Medium
NHTSA 25V-395 (July 2025) covers certain 2022-2025 i4, 2022-2024 iX, 2023-2024 i7 and 2024 i5 vehicles. The electric drive motor software may shut down the high-voltage system and cause a loss of drive power. The software is updated over the air or by a dealer, free of charge.
Low
BMW gives the i7 a gross energy capacity of 105.7 kWh and 101.7 kWh net at 376 volts, with DC charging at up to 195 kW and 34 minutes from 10 to 80 percent.
Medium
BMW's US warranty covers the high-voltage battery against defects in materials or workmanship for 8 years or 100,000 miles. The 2022 through 2025 booklets set no capacity floor. BMW added one, at 70 percent state of health, with the 2026 model year booklet.

How this pack ages (industry context)

Industry fleet aggregates: 2.3% average annual capacity loss across 22,700 EVs / 21 models (Geotab, 2026), and 95% range retention at 5 years on average across 30,000+ vehicles (Recurrent, 2026).

OEM warranty floor on this pack: 8 yr / 100k mi.

Public per-pack degradation curves are not available for most models. Individual results vary materially with climate, charging behavior, and DC fast-charge frequency.

Vehicles using this pack

Battery-Related NHTSA Recalls

Recalls affecting battery, charging, electric propulsion, or thermal-event systems on vehicles using this pack, as of the last complaint-data run. Each campaign names the model generation it was filed against; the summary gives the model years covered.

25V395000 Jul 23, 2025 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION MOTOR:CONTROLLER:SOFTWARE

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2025 i4, 2022-2024 IX, 2023-2024 I7, and 2024 I5 vehicles. The electric drive motor software may shut down the high-voltage system, causing a loss of drive power.

Consequence: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

Filed against: BMW i7 2023-2025

25V470000 Jul 16, 2025 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2025 IX, 2023-2024 I7, and 2022-2023 i4 vehicles. The high-voltage battery cell modules may not have been assembled properly, resulting in stress on the module frame and possible module failure.

Consequence: Battery module failure may lead to a shutdown of the high-voltage system which can result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, module failure increases the risk of a fire.

Filed against: BMW i7 2023-2025

22V944000 Dec 20, 2022 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY THERMAL:MANAGEMENT:SOFTWARE

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2023 iX xDrive40, iX xDrive50, iX M60, i4 eDrive35, i4 eDrive40, i4 M50, and 2023 i7 xDrive60 vehicles. The high voltage battery electronic control unit (ECU) software may cause an interruption of electrical power.

Consequence: An interruption of electrical power may result in a sudden loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Filed against: BMW i7 2023-2025

For TWD editorial coverage of major recall campaigns, see /recalls/.

Pack family

BMW i7 pack (105.7 kWh) is part of the bmw-gen5 family. Related packs:

Frequently Asked Questions

What chemistry is the BMW i7 pack (105.7 kWh)?

The BMW i7 pack (105.7 kWh) uses Lithium-ion (cathode not published for this pack) chemistry. BMW has not named a cell supplier for this pack. Cell format: Prismatic. Pack architecture: 376 volts, 281 Ah; module layout not published.

What is the warranty on this pack?

8 years or 100,000 miles. Specific terms vary by year and trim; check the manufacturer's warranty booklet for the exact vehicle.

How much does this pack degrade over time?

Industry-wide fleet aggregates show roughly 2.3% average annual capacity loss across 22,700 EVs (Geotab, 2026), with about 95% range retention at five years on average across Recurrent's 30,000+ vehicle fleet (2026). Public per-pack degradation curves are not available for most models. The BMW i7 pack (105.7 kWh) battery warranty runs 8 years / 100,000 miles, which is the OEM-guaranteed minimum within that period. Individual results vary with climate, charging habits, and DC fast-charging frequency.

Which vehicles use the BMW i7 pack (105.7 kWh)?

BMW i7 2023-2025 (xDrive60 (2023 on), eDrive50 and M70 (2024 on)).

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