BMW iX4 is official: a sloped-roof electric successor to the gas-powered X4, revealed this week with up to 428 miles of estimated EPA range. It shares its underlying architecture with the boxier iX3, but trades some cargo room for a sportier, coupe-like profile and a higher price.
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What The iX4 Actually Delivers
The 50 xDrive variant produces a combined 463 horsepower and 475 pound-feet of torque, with BMW estimating a 4.7-second run to 60 mph. A 112-kWh battery, built on a cell-to-pack design that doubles as a structural part of the body, supports both that output and genuinely fast charging.
An 800-volt architecture enables up to 400 kW DC fast charging. BMW says a compatible charger can add 184 miles of range in just 10 minutes, with a full 10-to-80 percent charge taking roughly 21 minutes under ideal conditions.
What $4,845 Extra Actually Buys
Pricing for the 50 xDrive starts at $67,695 including destination, a $4,845 premium over the equivalent iX3. That premium buys styling and standard equipment, not more range. The iX3 50 xDrive is actually rated for 434 miles, six miles more than the iX4’s 428-mile estimate.
The iX4 comes standard with the M Sport package, a $2,500 upcharge on the iX3. A performance-focused M60 xDrive variant will follow later, producing 603 horsepower and 645 pound-feet of torque, though BMW has not yet announced its price.
Technician’s Note: Range and charging figures for the iX4 are preliminary and come from BMW’s own testing using EPA procedures, not yet official EPA certification. The iX3’s real-world range has already exceeded its official estimate in independent testing, so the iX4’s final rating could shift in either direction.
When It Actually Arrives
US showroom arrival is set for March 2027 for the 50 xDrive. The M60 xDrive’s launch timing and pricing will be announced closer to its own release, later in 2027. That staggered rollout mirrors how BMW handled the iX3’s own trim lineup.
The cabin repeats the Neue Klasse formula already seen in the iX3: BMW Panoramic Vision, a 17.9-inch central display, minimal steering-wheel controls, and an Alexa+ powered voice assistant built into the system.
Common Questions About The BMW iX4
Is the BMW iX4 just a restyled iX3?
Mostly, yes. Both share the same Neue Klasse architecture and a nearly identical powertrain lineup, but the iX4 trades some cargo space for a sloped, coupe-like roofline and comes standard with the M Sport package.
Does the iX4 have more range than the iX3?
No. The iX3 50 xDrive’s 434-mile estimate is actually six miles longer than the iX4’s 428-mile preliminary rating, despite the iX4 costing nearly $5,000 more.
When can US customers buy the BMW iX4?
The 50 xDrive variant is set to arrive in US showrooms in March 2027. The more powerful M60 xDrive will follow later in 2027, with its price and exact timing announced closer to that launch.
