BMW i7 value and depreciation
Known for electric flagship limousine.
Projected value of a new BMW i7
We class the BMW i7 as a premium ev in our 12-tier model, which puts its retention at roughly 42% after three years and 27% after five. Battery anxiety, charging doubts and seven-figure prices make premium EVs the steepest depreciators in the country. A few cult EVs beat this curve via overrides.
Retention table
| After | Retained | Retail value | Trade-in |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | 65% | R 1 919 450 | R 1 689 116 |
| 3 years | 42% | R 1 230 721 | R 1 083 034 |
| 5 years | 27% | R 801 109 | R 704 976 |
| 7 years | 18% | R 537 188 | R 472 725 |
| 10 years | 11% | R 317 236 | R 279 168 |
Estimates for a new purchase at R 2 953 000; retail basis, trade-in ≈ 12% under retail.
BMW sells the i7 as the electric version of the 7 Series, available locally since 2023. At nearly three million rand it is one of the most expensive sedans on the market. Depreciation mirrors other flagship EVs, which is to say severe.
What used i7 years are worth today
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i7 against its rivals
Where the i7 ranks
BMW i7: common questions
What is a BMW i7 worth after 3 years?
A BMW i7 bought new today for R 2 953 000 is projected to be worth about R 1 230 721 after three years, which is 42% of its price. A dealer trade-in offer would sit closer to R 1 083 034.
Does the BMW i7 hold its value?
We class the BMW i7 as a premium ev in our 12-tier model, which puts its retention at roughly 42% after three years and 27% after five. Battery anxiety, charging doubts and seven-figure prices make premium EVs the steepest depreciators in the country. A few cult EVs beat this curve via overrides.
What does a used BMW i7 cost?
As a guide: a 2024 model is worth about R 1 370 531 retail today, while a 2023 model sits around R 1 048 099. Condition, mileage and spec move real prices by 10% or more either way.
What would a BMW i7 cost per month?
Financing a new BMW i7 at R 2 953 000 over 72 months at 11.75% with a 10% deposit comes to roughly R 51 614 per month before bank fees and insurance.
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All figures are modelled estimates for planning, not offers or valuations. Data reviewed 2026.