BMW taps Rimac to give the i7 a super long-range battery
The luxury EV is getting some help from a supercar heavyweight.
What’s Happening
So basically The luxury EV is getting some help from a supercar heavyweight.
BMW taps Rimac to give the i7 a super long-range battery BMW i7 EV teaser image showing headlights. Credit: BMW By Jon Fingas Published Apr 7, 2026, 5:11 PM EDT Jon is a seasoned journalist who has written definitive coverage of consumer tech at publications like Engadget, Android Authority, and BetaKit. (and honestly, same)
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The German brand is partnering with Croatian supercar maker Rimac, specifically Rimac Technology, to bring its sixth-generation (Gen6) battery technology to the i7’s luxury sedan format. The implementation will meld BMW’s 4695 lithium-ion cylindrical cells with the existing fifth-generation (Gen5) module design.
Why This Matters
The move will provide 20 percent higher energy density, faster charging, and “majorly increased range,” according to BMW. The company isn’t providing updated figures at this stage. Rimac is manufacturing the batteries at its plant in Croatia , and delivering them to BMW’s 7 Series factory in Dingolfing.
This could have major implications for how we use technology going forward.
The Bottom Line
Rimac is manufacturing the batteries at its plant in Croatia , and delivering them to BMW’s 7 Series factory in Dingolfing. The company has long focused on boutique supercars like its own Nevera and the Bugatti badge (acquired in 2021), but sees the BMW partnership as a way to transition to “high-volume” car projects.
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