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BMW bumps battery for the better: The 2027 i7 60 xDrive, driven

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Ars drove the 2027 BMW i7 60 xDrive alongside the iX5 and X5, testing the new sixth-generation electric powertrain designed for the Neue Klasse family. The vehicle features cylindrical cells, silicon carbide inverters, and domain controllers replacing legacy ECU systems. BMW provided flights and accommodation for the test drive, which occurred in 2026.

Key points

• Ars successfully drove the 2027 BMW i7 60 xDrive alongside the iX5 and X5, testing the new sixth-generation electric powertrain.
• The 2027 i7 utilizes cylindrical cells, silicon carbide inverters, and domain controllers replacing legacy ECU systems for the Neue Klasse family.

Context

Ars drove the 2027 BMW i7 alongside the iX5 and X5 to test the new sixth-generation electric powertrain designed for the Neue Klasse family, which replaced legacy ECU systems with domain controllers. BMW provided flights and accommodation for the test drive, which occurred in 2026.

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