BMW i7 vs Tesla Cybercab
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| BMWi7 | TeslaCybercab | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | September 2026 | 2026 (early information) |
| Performance | ||
| Powertrain | Electric | Electric |
| Power | 449–671 bhp | – |
| 0–62 mph | 3.8–5.5 s | – |
| Top speed | 130–155 mph | – |
| Engine or motors | Two motors in every version: 335 kW (455 hp) in the 50 xDrive, 400 kW (544 hp) in the 60 xDrive, 500 kW (680 hp) in the M70 xDrive; bhp converted from BMW's kW figures | Electric propulsion; Tesla's cited production documentation does not publish motor power or traction-battery capacity |
| Torque | 660 Nm (50 xDrive), 745 Nm (60 xDrive), 1,015 Nm (M70 xDrive) | – |
| Gearbox | Single-speed automatic | – |
| Drive | All-wheel drive | – |
| Range and charging | ||
| Zero-emission range (WLTP) | 426–451 miles | – |
| Battery | 112.4–112.5 kWh | – |
| Fastest charging | 250 kW | – |
| Range detail | Provisional WLTP 399–451 miles (50 xDrive), 352–451 miles (60 xDrive), 373–426 miles (M70 xDrive), depending on trim; BMW UK's press release gives up to 452 miles for the 50 xDrive | No WLTP or EPA range is published in the cited production documentation |
| Charging | Battery capacity 112.5 kWh (112.4 kWh M70) as BMW UK lists it; DC up to 250 kW, 10–80% in 28 minutes; AC 22 kW, 0–100% in 5 hours 45 minutes | Tesla's 2026 emergency response guide shows a physical rear charge port under the boot lid. It does not publish peak charging power; prototype-era wireless-only descriptions are not used as production specifications |
| Efficiency | 2.9–3.6 miles/kWh, WLTP combined (provisional) | – |
| CO2 emissions | 0 g/km | – |
| Practicality | ||
| Body | Saloon | Coupé |
| Seats | 5 (better) | 2 |
| Boot | 500 litres | 572 litres (better) |
| Length | 5,395 mm | – |
| Width | 1,950 mm | 1,754 mm |
| Boot | 500 litres | Rear boot 572 litres with both seats available, from the production rider guide. Tesla's support page gives 20.2 cubic feet and describes room for two standard checked bags plus two carry-on bags |
| Towing | 2,000 kg braked (50 and 60 xDrive) | – |
| Size | 5,395 mm long, 1,950 mm wide (2,173 mm with mirrors), 1,558 mm high; 3,215 mm wheelbase; EC unladen weight including a 75 kg driver is 2,770 kg (50, 60 xDrive), 2,845 kg (M70 xDrive) | Rider guide: 1,754 mm wide and 1,408 mm high; 414 mm entry step and 144 mm ground clearance. Overall length is not published. The support FAQ rounds or differs on step height and ground clearance; the exact rider-guide dimensions are used here. There are no exterior side mirrors |
| Release and generation details | – | Tesla's Q2 2026 report described production and testing, with employee rides in July. Its subsequently published support page states Cybercab rides are available to the public in limited parts of Austin. The rider guide and emergency guide identify 2026 production vehicles. A commercial enquiry form does not establish customer purchase availability or a retail delivery date |
| Tech and safety | ||
| Infotainment | – | Passenger touchscreen, USB-C charging, climate and seat-position controls; assistance available through the touchscreen and an audio connection to support |
| Driver assistance | – | Purpose-built autonomous vehicle without a passenger steering wheel, brake pedal or accelerator pedal. Tesla describes the vehicle as SAE Level 4 in its 2026 emergency response guide; service operates within supported areas |
