The BMW 740e iPerformance is available with plug-in hybrid drive system with standard wheelbase. BMW eDrive drive system technology and Carbon Core body structure derived from the development of BMW i models.

The BMW eDrive drive system technology developed for BMW i cars have arrived in the new BMW 7 Series model range in the shape of three plug-in hybrid luxury sedans. The trio sources their power from the myriad talents of a latest-generation four-cylinder petrol engine with BMW TwinPower Turbo technology and an electric motor. Together, they deliver a system output of 240 kW/326 hp. The new BMW 740e iPerformance with standard wheelbase and the new BMW 740Le iPerformance with long wheelbase capture the imagination with supreme dynamics, yet also record average petrol consumption.

Intelligent operating strategy delivers assured dynamics and unbeatable efficiency; can be driven on electric power alone in city traffic and cross-country; electric boost supplements the combustion engine with extremely rapid response under acceleration; electric assist eases the loads on the combustion engine and reduces petrol consumption when greater performance is required; energy recuperation on the overrun and targeted generation of electric power under load increase the energy reserves of the high-voltage battery.