Range Reality – Behind the Wheel of the BMW i7 at Dawn
The Morning Begins – 0740 and 350 Miles to Go?
It’s 07:40 in the morning, a calm 18 degrees, and our BMW i7 is quietly powered on and ready for the day. On the screen facing the driver: a promising 350-mile range. Sounds impressive — but those in the know understand that this figure is more of a hopeful estimate than a guarantee.
Welcome to the reality of electric chauffeur driving, where planning, adaptability, and insight are everything. At Plus Chauffeurs, we treat every EV journey as a calculated operation — balancing range projections with real-world conditions, client comfort, traffic, and contingency options.
While the i7 is capable of exceptional distances on a full charge, achieving a full 350 miles without interruption is unlikely under real conditions. Weather, route terrain, driving style, passenger load, and even the air conditioning can influence actual range. For example, motorway speeds and summer heat (like this glorious July morning) can cause efficiency to dip by 15–20%.
That’s why we always plan with professional tools like inRoute and incorporate scheduled charge stops when appropriate — especially for long-distance jobs such as cruise transfers from Southampton or airport runs to Heathrow, Gatwick, or Luton.