BMW i7

BMW i7
Security Grade A- Calculator v1	BMW i7 Brand: BMW (Parent: BMW Group) Category: full-size all-electric luxury sedan • Model / Gen: 7th generation of the BMW 7 Series xDrive60L Release Date: 2022-04-20 • Status: In sale Classification Date: 2025-10-09 • Official Website

Security Evaluation

1. Device Security

Criterion	Value	Proof	Comment
Known hardware tampering	None	—	No public reports of hardware tampering or supply-chain compromise for the BMW i7.
Known vulnerabilities	Rare	—	BMW platform vulnerabilities have been documented by security researchers (e.g., 2023 ConnectedDrive API flaws, now fixed); none are specific to the i7. Rare and patched promptly.
Prior attacks	None	—	No documented real-world attacks targeting the BMW i7; vehicle-hacking demonstrations so far have targeted other brands/models.
Updatability	Very common	—	BMW Remote Software Upgrade delivers regular over-the-air updates for infotainment and vehicle functions; security fixes can be deployed without workshop visits.
Category Score	Score: 2 / 3

2. System Security

Criterion	Value	Proof	Comment
Authentication with other systems	Full	—	Full: BMW ID account system integrated with My BMW app, ConnectedDrive services, and Apple CarPlay / Android Auto.
Communications	Encrypted with up-to-date encryption	—	TLS-encrypted backend communication for ConnectedDrive services over 5G; encrypted Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connections.
Storage	Encrypted with up-to-date encryption	—	BMW states GDPR-compliant processing of personal data stored in the vehicle; low-level encryption details are not publicly documented.
Category Score	Score: 1 / 3

3. User Authentication

Criterion	Value	Proof	Comment
Account management	Full	—	Full BMW ID management: registration, recovery, device/vehicle linking, secondary driver profiles, and account deletion.
Authentication	Secure	—	BMW ID login with optional two-factor authentication; vehicle access additionally protected by physical/digital key (Digital Key with UWB).
Brute-force protection	Exist	—	Account lockout after repeated failed logins on BMW ID; backend rate limiting for ConnectedDrive APIs.
Event logging	Partial logging	—	Vehicle and service activity partially visible via the My BMW app; detailed access logs are not user-visible.
Passwords	Require change after setup with complexity requirements	—	No default password; BMW ID password created by the user at setup with complexity requirements.
Category Score	Score: 2 / 3

Technical Specifications

Property	Details
Operating System & App	BMW Operating System 8 (Companion App: My BMW APP)
Hardware (CPU / GPU)	CPU: Not publicly disclosed • GPU: Not publicly disclosed
Memory & Storage	Memory: Not publicly disclosed • Storage: Not publicly disclosed
Power, Battery & Charging	Battery: 105.7 kWh • Power: 335kW • Charging: The BMW i7 supports DC fast charging (34 minutes for 10%-80% on eDrive50&60, based on 195kW power) and AC slow charging (10.5 hours for 0-100% on eDrive50&60, based on ~11kW power), with actual charging speed affected by charger configuration, station load, remaining battery level and temperature, and is equipped with a battery pre-heating system to optimize battery status and enhance charging efficiency.
Display & Camera	Display: The BMW i7 is equipped with a high-end display system centered on a curved dual-screen (12.3-inch 3D digital instrument cluster + 14.9-inch central touchscreen) integrated with BMW Operating System 8/8.5, plus an exclusive retractable 31.3-inch 8K ultra-wide BMW Theater Screen (32:9 aspect ratio) on the rear cabin roof (controlled via a 5.5-inch rear armrest touchpad) and a 10.25-inch front passenger touchscreen, with ambient lighting syncing to enhance the in-car visual experience. • Camera: The BMW i7 features a comprehensive camera system including a Mobileye 800-megapixel on-board camera, dual front-view cameras, 4 surround-view cameras, plus over 30 ultrasonic/short-range/long-range sensors and 5 millimeter-wave radars, supporting L2-level autonomous driving and parking functions like automatic parking, 3D surround view, and memory parking.
Sound & Connectivity	Sound: 18-speaker Harman Kardon surround sound system • Connectivity: The BMW i7 offers comprehensive connectivity features, including 5G network support for high-speed data transmission, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto wireless integration, Bluetooth 5.0 for device pairing, a built-in Wi-Fi hotspot (supporting multiple connected devices), BMW ConnectedDrive services (for remote vehicle control, real-time navigation updates, and emergency assistance), and USB-C ports (with fast-charging function) to meet in-car connectivity and device charging needs.
Physical (Dimensions & Mass)	Dimensions: 5391mm in length, 1950mm in width, 1544mm in height, and a wheelbase of 3215mm • Mass: 2,715 kg