BMW has revealed the iX4, a fully electric SUV coupé and the next model in its Neue Klasse family. The 50 xDrive version claims up to 828 km on the WLTP cycle and charges at up to 400 kW. Meanwhile, the 40 and 50 xDrive versions launch in March 2027.
What is the BMW iX4?
The iX4 is a coupé-style take on the SUV, and it sits on BMW’s Neue Klasse architecture. BMW developed that platform specifically for electric cars. As a result, the company says the cabin offers generous legroom and headroom despite the sloping roofline.
At the front, the kidney grille and twin headlights merge into a single graphic unit. Meanwhile, slim horizontal rear lights and a pronounced spoiler with an integrated brake light define the tail. Every iX4 also comes with the M Sport package, which adds 20-inch M alloy wheels and blue M Sport brake callipers. Buyers can then specify wheels up to 22 inches.
Mike Reichelt, head of Neue Klasse for BMW’s compact and midsize class, called the iX4 “a particularly emotional vehicle”. He added that its “striking proportions, elegant coupé silhouette and Neue Klasse technologies combine to create a truly distinctive character.”
How far will it go and how fast does it charge?
Two versions arrive first, and both use one motor on each axle. The iX4 50 xDrive produces 345 kW (469 hp) and 645 Nm of torque. That’s enough for 0 to 100 km/h in 4.9 seconds and a top speed of 210 km/h. Its battery holds 108.7 kWh of usable energy, which BMW says gives a WLTP range of up to 828 km. However, that’s a manufacturer figure from the official test cycle. Real-world range will vary with weather, speed, load and climate control use.
Charging looks equally strong on paper. The 50 xDrive accepts up to 400 kW from a DC charger. According to BMW’s own estimate, ten minutes at a suitably powerful station adds 387 km of WLTP range. Of course, that assumes the charger can actually deliver the car’s maximum rate.
By comparison, the less powerful 40 xDrive delivers 275 kW (374 hp) and 520 Nm. It reaches 100 km/h in 5.6 seconds and claims up to 638 km of WLTP range. BMW hasn’t given its battery capacity in the launch material. In addition, the company quotes combined consumption of 15.7 to 19.0 kWh per 100 km for the 50 xDrive. The 40 xDrive’s figure is similar, at 15.9 to 19.1 kWh per 100 km.
What about the M60 xDrive?
A range-topping iX4 M60 xDrive follows shortly after the first two models, and orders open in January 2027. BMW’s provisional figures give it 450 kW (612 hp) and 875 Nm of torque. It should sprint to 100 km/h in 3.9 seconds and run to an electronically limited 240 km/h. Even with the extra power, BMW estimates its range at up to 777 km. Still, all of these numbers remain provisional, since binding WLTP values aren’t yet available.
The M60 also gets adaptive M suspension with electronically controlled dampers and variable-ratio sport steering. Furthermore, it’s the only iX4 with an electronically controlled M locking differential at the rear axle. Two extra driving modes, M Sport and M Sport Plus, sharpen its responses further. Finally, standard kit includes 21-inch wheels, M Sport seats and a 13-speaker Harman Kardon system with Dolby Atmos.
What’s new under the skin?
The iX4 uses BMW’s sixth-generation eDrive technology. That brings new cylindrical battery cells, 800-volt electrics and more efficient motors. It also supports bidirectional charging, so the car can send energy out as well as take it in.
Meanwhile, a central computer called the Heart of Joy manages the drive system and driving dynamics. BMW claims it works ten times faster than previous systems. Besides that, the flat battery keeps the centre of gravity low, and BMW says weight distribution is almost perfectly balanced.
On the motorway, the Motorway Assistant allows hands-free driving up to 130 km/h on approved routes in numerous countries. It can also carry out assisted lane changes.
What’s it like inside?
Inside, BMW Panoramic iDrive brings together four elements. These are the Panoramic Vision display, a 3D head-up display, a 17.9-inch central screen and a sports steering wheel. A panoramic glass roof comes as standard too, so the cabin should feel bright and airy.
Buyers can pick from seven interior combinations. The standard seats feature electric adjustment and a memory function, while the rear backrest splits 40:20:40. Below the M60, a seven-speaker, 205-watt hi-fi system is standard. However, owners of other versions can add the Harman Kardon upgrade as an option.
When can you buy one and what will it cost?
The 40 and 50 xDrive models launch in March 2027, and the M60 xDrive follows soon after. Initially, buyers will choose from nine paint colours. Then three Frozen finishes join from March 2027, with BMW Individual shades arriving later.
BMW hasn’t announced prices yet. It also notes that its equipment and consumption figures refer to the German market and may differ elsewhere. You can read the full announcement on the BMW Group PressClub.
