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USCar Trader import service
Choose a specific vehicle. Where data is available, its detail page shows the import cost calculation. We assess any possible duty benefit with you before purchase.
Important: A 0% EU import-duty rate may be available for a vehicle covered by Regulation (EU) 2026/1455 that has US origin and is imported directly into the EU. CETA may apply to a vehicle with preferential Canadian origin. Whether the requirements are met is assessed for the individual case. Please contact us before purchase; we review the possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support through the process. Import VAT and other costs are assessed separately.
CarHub · BMW
The i7 is BMW's fully electric flagship — the battery-powered sibling of the G70 7 Series — and the United States was a major launch market for it.
Model profile
The i7 arrived for the 2023 model year on the same platform as the combustion 7 Series (internally i7 is part of the G70 family). It launched as the i7 xDrive60, joined by the high-performance i7 M70 xDrive, and later by a rear-drive variant in some markets.
Powertrain and equipment
The i7 uses BMW's fifth-generation eDrive. The xDrive60 pairs two motors for all-wheel drive and around 544 hp, drawing on a usable battery of roughly 101.7 kWh.
The i7 is offered only as a long-wheelbase four-door saloon. US cars are typically loaded: Executive Lounge rear seating, the Theatre Screen with Amazon Fire TV, Bowers & Wilkins Diamond surround sound, four-zone climate, massaging seats, laser lights and the full suite of driver-assistance systems.
Vehicle selection
Supply is still building but growing as the earliest 2023 cars come off lease and out of first ownership.
A used BMW i7 import from the USA suits a buyer who wants an electric flagship with rear-lounge luxury, or specifically the M70, at used value and in a hard-to-find configuration.
Vehicle data
| Body style | Typical US-market figures: Long-wheelbase 4-door saloon |
|---|---|
| Length | Typical US-market figures: ~5,390 mm |
| Wheelbase | Typical US-market figures: ~3,215 mm |
| Kerb weight | Typical US-market figures: ~2,640–2,715 kg |
| Seating | Typical US-market figures: 4–5 |
| xDrive60 output | Typical US-market figures: ~544 hp, dual-motor AWD |
|---|---|
| M70 xDrive output | Typical US-market figures: ~660 hp with M Sport Boost |
| Battery (usable) | Typical US-market figures: ~101.7 kWh |
| DC fast charging | Typical US-market figures: up to ~195 kW |
| AC charging | Typical US-market figures: 11 kW onboard |
| 0–100 km/h | Typical US-market figures: ~4.7 s (xDrive60) / ~3.7 s (M70) |
| Drive | Typical US-market figures: All-wheel drive |
| Introduced | Typical US-market figures: 2023 model year (G70 family) |
|---|---|
| Architecture | Typical US-market figures: ~400 V high-voltage system |
| Charge port | Typical US-market figures: US CCS1 (see EU note below) |
Values are reproduced verbatim from the existing article table. The documents for the specific vehicle govern.
Pre-purchase review
As a new model with few moving powertrain parts, the i7 has no long-term failure pattern yet, but sensible caution applies. The biggest single check is battery state of health — request the SoH readout and any capacity data. The air suspension, as on the combustion 7 Series, is a wear item over time and worth inspecting for leaks.
Germany and Europe
The most important difference is charging: US i7 cars use the CCS1 DC port, whereas Europe uses CCS2.
US-market headlights use the FMVSS/SAE beam pattern, which differs from the ECE pattern required in the EU, so they may need adjustment or replacement with ECE-compliant units for registration.
USCar Trader services
As a buyer based in Germany, you do not have to inspect the vehicle yourself in the United States or Canada. Within the agreed scope, USCar Trader can coordinate document review, a separately commissioned on-site inspection and purchase processing.
Covered inspection points are agreed in advance. An on-site inspection records condition at the appointment and is not a guarantee.
Next step: Before commissioning, USCar Trader and the customer agree which document, history, inspection and transaction checks suit the vehicle and are included in the service. This records what was actually checked.
Import process
The assessment depends on the specific vehicle and the circumstances of the transaction. Please contact USCar Trader before purchase; we review any possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support. Import VAT and other costs are considered separately.
Questions and answers
Import VAT and other taxes or costs are assessed separately under the applicable rules and the circumstances of the specific transaction. Please contact USCar Trader before purchase so the calculation reflects the selected vehicle.
No, not automatically. A 0% EU import-duty rate may be available for a vehicle covered by Regulation (EU) 2026/1455 that has US origin and is imported directly into the EU. CETA may apply to a vehicle with preferential Canadian origin. Whether the requirements are met is assessed for the individual case. Please contact USCar Trader before purchase; we review the possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support. Import VAT and other costs are assessed separately.
US cars use CCS1; European DC charging uses CCS2, so the connector arrangement is addressed during import preparation.
Request the state-of-health readout and charging history before purchase; this is the single most important EV check.
The xDrive60 makes around 544 hp; the M70 xDrive is the high-performance version at roughly 660 hp.
US odometers read in miles; the value is converted to kilometres and documented during approval.
Typically several weeks, mainly driven by shipping schedules and customs clearance.
It helps but is not required; the individual approval supplies the necessary documentation.
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