Camouflaged prototypes of the next ALPINA 7 Series were photographed and filmed on public roads this week — including a camouflaged mule that shows tell‑tale electric cues such as the absence of exhaust noise and the lack of ALPINA’s usual quad pipes. BMWBLOG published the first item on the electric prototype on 5 November 2026, noting amber daytime running lights and other styling cues that tie the mule to ALPINA’s recent Vision concept.

What was seen

The spy footage and photos show two distinct validation tracks for the new sub‑brand: BMWBLOG’s 5 November 2026 item highlights a camouflaged test car that appears to be fully electric (no engine sound; no quad exhausts) and says the car will likely be based on the facelifted i7 M70 architecture. The report cites BMW’s previous comments that ALPINA will offer both combustion and electric options.

Separately, high‑speed video released earlier in the week shows an Alpina‑badged 7‑Series prototype running at Italy’s Nardò test circuit and briefly topping 186 mph (300 km/h) during calibration; outlets including Autoblog reported the Nardò footage on 3–4 November 2026. That run was part of validation for the V8‑powered B7 variant and confirms BMW/Alpina are simultaneously progressing ICE and EV programmes.

Technical signposts and company context

BMWBLOG notes the electric ALPINA mule looks close to production and that battery and range technology have moved rapidly: the article references BMW i7 family WLTP figures as context, saying recent i7 derivatives can be rated as high as 726 km WLTP in the largest‑range configurations, while the high‑performance i7 M70 has a lower WLTP figure (the site gives 686 km as an indicative comparison) and lists an i7 M70 starting price in Germany of €182,400 — figures reported by BMWBLOG on 5 November 2026.

What this means for the market

The visible testing of both a fully electric ALPINA mule and a V8 B7 prototype within days of each other signals that BMW Group and the revived ALPINA brand intend to pursue a product strategy that keeps high‑performance combustion models while adding electric equivalents. That dual approach matters for Central and Eastern Europe’s premium market: buyers in the region who prize long‑distance comfort and Autobahn performance can expect ALPINA to offer traditional ICE halo cars alongside EVs, while dealers and aftersales operations will need to prepare for both powertrain types. BMWBLOG’s reporting also captures a candid industry line: ALPINA will offer customers a choice across powertrains, rather than pivoting solely to one technology.

For suppliers and service networks across CEE, the ALPINA push under BMW ownership means stronger demand for high‑end components and calibration work at existing BMW facilities rather than a distant, one‑off Alps‑based boutique build. Observers should watch official BMW/ALPINA release dates in 2027 for specification and production‑location confirmation.

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Sources: BMWBLOG, Autoblog