BMW Reveals the iX4, an Electric SUV Coupe With Up to 428 Miles of Range and a $66,200 Starting Price
BMW has revealed the iX4, a fully electric SUV coupe and the third model on its Neue Klasse platform after the iX3 and the i3 sedan. Like the iX3, it uses BMW’s 800 volt Neue Klasse architecture, but with a lower, sloping roofline. BMW says the iX4 50 xDrive launches in March 2027 from $66,200 plus destination and handling.
This is a first look. Every number here comes from BMW’s own release, dated October 7, 2026, and BMW labels its range figures as preliminary estimates.
What it is. A coupe shaped sibling of the iX3 electric SUV, built on the same Neue Klasse platform, with all wheel drive on both versions announced so far.
Power and range. The iX4 50 xDrive makes 463 horsepower, and BMW estimates up to 428 miles of range. An iX4 M60 xDrive with 603 horsepower follows.
Charging. Up to 400 kilowatts on DC fast charging. BMW says the 50 xDrive can add up to 184 miles in 10 minutes and go from 10 to 80 percent in 21 minutes.
Price and timing. From $66,200 plus destination and handling, launching in March 2027. BMW hasn’t announced the M60’s price.
What the iX4 Is
The iX4 does for the iX3 what the gas X4 did for the X3. It trades some roof height for a fastback profile. BMW lists the iX4 at 188.3 inches long and 63.3 inches tall on a 114.1 inch wheelbase. That’s the same length and wheelbase BMW gives for the iX3 M60, with a roof 1.1 inches lower.
The M Sport package is standard, along with 20 inch wheels, a rear spoiler, and a panoramic sunroof that runs the length of the roof. BMW quotes a drag coefficient of 0.23. With the optional tow hitch, the iX4 can tow up to 4,400 pounds. It’ll be built alongside the iX3 at BMW’s plant in Debrecen, Hungary.
Power, Range, and Charging
BMW has announced two versions. Both have a motor at each axle.
| iX4 50 xDrive | iX4 M60 xDrive | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 463 hp | 603 hp |
| Torque | 475 lb-ft | 645 lb-ft |
| 0 to 60 mph | 4.7 seconds | 3.7 seconds, BMW estimate |
| Top speed | 130 mph | 149 mph |
| Battery | 112.2 kWh usable | Not stated |
| Range | Up to 428 miles, BMW estimate | Not announced |
| DC fast charging | Up to 400 kW | Not stated |
| Starting price | $66,200 plus destination | Not announced |
| 10 to 80 percent charge | 21 minutes | Not stated |
| Timing | Launches March 2027 | Later in 2027 |
The 428 mile figure is BMW’s preliminary estimate using EPA test procedures. It isn’t an EPA rating, and BMW gives it as a maximum without naming the wheels and tires. For comparison, BMW lists official EPA estimated ranges of 383 to 434 miles for the iX3 50 xDrive, depending on wheels and tires.
On charging, the iX4 uses an 800 volt system and accepts up to 400 kilowatts. BMW estimates the 50 xDrive can add up to 184 miles of range in 10 minutes at a compatible high power station, and says a charge from 10 to 80 percent takes 21 minutes. Home charging on AC runs at up to 15.4 kilowatts. BMW also says the iX4 supports bidirectional charging, with optional adapters to power devices or a home. My explainer on 400 volt and 800 volt systems covers why the higher voltage matters.
The charge port sits on the right rear of the car. The iX3 has a NACS port. BMW’s iX4 release doesn’t name the port type, so I’m not assuming it.
Inside
The cabin follows the iX3. BMW’s Panoramic iDrive projects driving information across the full width of the lower windshield, a feature BMW calls Panoramic Vision. A 17.9 inch central display is angled toward the driver, and a 3D head up display is optional. BMW says the voice assistant is enhanced by Amazon’s Alexa+ technology.
The 50 xDrive comes with power seats with memory. A 13 speaker, 430 watt Harman Kardon system is standard on the M60 and optional on the 50 xDrive.
BMW says the iX4 keeps generous rear passenger space. It hasn’t released the headroom or cargo figures needed to judge what the lower roofline costs in practicality.
Driver Assistance
The iX4 comes with SAE Level 2 driver assistance. At Level 2 the driver stays responsible at all times. BMW’s Highway Assistant is optional, and BMW says it allows attentive hands free driving on the highway at up to 85 mph. BMW also notes that its map based assistance display works only in selected countries and cities and on certain roads.
The iX4 M60
The M60 xDrive is the performance version. It makes 603 horsepower and 645 pound feet of torque. BMW estimates 0 to 60 mph in 3.7 seconds, also quotes 3.9 seconds to 62 mph, and limits the top speed to 149 mph. Those are the same output figures BMW quotes for the new iX3 M60.
It adds 21 inch wheels, M Sport brakes, an electronically controlled M Sport differential at the rear axle, and two extra drive modes called M Sport and M Sport Plus. Adaptive M Suspension is standard on the M60 and optional on the 50 xDrive. BMW says M60 production begins in March 2027 with a market launch in stages, and describes the car as coming later in 2027. It hasn’t given a US price or a range estimate.
How It Compares With the iX3
The iX4 50 xDrive starts $4,700 above the iX3 50 xDrive, at $66,200 against $61,500, both before destination. Some of that gap is equipment. The iX4 includes the M Sport package and a panoramic sunroof as standard. On the iX3, BMW prices the M Sport package at $2,500 and the panoramic sunroof at $1,000, so the gap narrows for a buyer who would order those anyway. The packages may not be identical, so I wouldn’t subtract them dollar for dollar. Both cars make 463 horsepower.
BMW quotes up to 434 miles for the iX3 with 20 inch summer tires, an official EPA estimate, and up to 428 miles for the iX4, a preliminary figure with no tires named. That six mile gap doesn’t tell you which car goes farther on the same tires. If price and an established range rating come first, the iX3 makes the stronger case today. If you want the look, the iX4 asks $4,700 more for it.
What BMW Hasn’t Said Yet
- EPA range ratings for either version.
- The price and range of the iX4 M60 xDrive.
- The destination and handling charge for the iX4.
- Cargo volume and rear headroom.
- The charge port type.
- The wheels and tires behind the 428 mile estimate.
- Battery warranty terms.
- When US orders open and deliveries begin.
I haven’t driven the iX4, and no independent drives have been published. My rating is Too Early to Call. That’s the label I use for any car that hasn’t reached US buyers, and it stays until there’s a full US spec sheet and time behind the wheel.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the BMW iX4 go on sale?
BMW says the iX4 50 xDrive launches in March 2027. The iX4 M60 xDrive follows later in 2027. BMW hasn’t said when US orders open.
How much does the BMW iX4 cost?
The iX4 50 xDrive starts at $66,200 plus destination and handling. BMW hasn’t announced a price for the M60.
What is the range of the BMW iX4?
BMW estimates up to 428 miles for the iX4 50 xDrive, using EPA test procedures. That’s a preliminary BMW figure, not an EPA rating.
How fast does the BMW iX4 charge?
It accepts up to 400 kilowatts on DC fast charging. BMW estimates the 50 xDrive can add up to 184 miles of range in 10 minutes and charge from 10 to 80 percent in 21 minutes.
Does the BMW iX4 offer hands free driving?
BMW’s optional Highway Assistant allows attentive hands free driving on the highway at up to 85 mph. It’s a Level 2 system, so the driver stays responsible.
Where is the BMW iX4 built?
At BMW’s plant in Debrecen, Hungary, alongside the iX3.
EV Rob writes about electric vehicles, automotive technology, and the future of transportation at The Wonderful World of EVs.
