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BMW i7

$105,000-$170,000

Can You Write Off BMW i7?

Short answer: Check the door jamb: the electric 7 Series is unusually heavy, and if its GVWR tops 6,000 lbs it escapes the luxury caps.

Over 6,000 lbs GVWR, the passenger-car depreciation caps don't apply: pickups with 6-foot beds and cargo vans can be fully expensed with 100% bonus depreciation, while SUVs are limited to about $32,000 under Section 179 (bonus covers the rest). Business use must exceed 50%.

Records to keep: Keep the purchase contract, the door-jamb GVWR sticker photo, and a mileage log showing business vs personal miles.