The new BMW iX4 is the X4 reborn as an EV
It offers a substantial 428 miles of EPA range and up to 603 horsepower.
You know a BMW X4 when you see one: it is a tall, compact SUV with a swooping rear roofline that looks both substantial and fast. Following the iX5, BMW has now brought that vibe to its third Neue Klasse EV with an electric version called the iX4. It carries the same form as the internal combustion engine model but adds the Neue Klasse kidney grille, along with an electric drivetrain in two configurations offering substantial speed and range.
Design and Performance
With short wheel overhangs and a sloping back, along with angular renders and an aggressive front grille design, the iX4 looks about as athletic as an SUV can be. Augmenting that is a substantial rear spoiler with an integrated brake light, along with low-profile rear taillights.
Both the iX4 50 xDrive and iX4 M60 xDrive offer impressive range, along with substantial power and torque, while Europe receives a third model, the iX4 40 xDrive. They come with a 112kWh battery good for up to an impressive 428 miles of EPA range on the 50 xDrive model, with the ability to charge from 10 to 80 percent in 21 minutes thanks to an 800-volt architecture. The M60 range and charging specifications have yet to be announced.
The 50 xDrive's 463 horsepower and 475 pound-feet of torque can propel it from 0 to 60 mph in 4.7 seconds, with an electronically limited 130 mph top speed. The sportier iX4 M60 xDrive can hit that same 60 mph speed in 3.9 seconds, thanks to extra horsepower and torque reaching 603 hp and 645 pound-feet. It will also reach 149 mph, governed electronically.
Interior and Technology
The iX4 offers a luxurious and high-tech interior consistent with other Neue Klasse vehicles. Buyers get an optional 3D heads-up display, 17.9-inch center touchscreen, and BMW's vertical spoke steering wheel. The standard sound system is a seven-speaker, 205-watt setup, while M60 xDrive owners receive a 13-speaker, 430-watt Harman Kardon system as standard. The Panoramic iDrive assisted driving and infotainment systems are powered by BMW's Operating System X software based on the Android Open-Source Project.
Pricing and Availability
The BMW iX4 50 xDrive will start at $67,695 when it arrives in showrooms in March 2027, about $10,000 less than the larger iX5 60 eDrive EV. Pricing for the iX4 M60 xDrive has yet to be revealed, but it is expected to carry a higher price point based on typical M-vehicle surcharges.
