BMW’s next Neue Klasse SUV is shaping up to be one of the brand’s more compelling electric crossovers.
The iX4 gives the electric X4 idea a cleaner, sleeker brief, pairing a coupe-like SUV silhouette with serious charging hardware and a long-range battery.
The launch version is the iX4 50 xDrive, an all-wheel-drive model due in March 2027 with performance and range figures that put it squarely in the premium EV conversation.
At a glance
- BMW will launch the iX4 50 xDrive in March 2027 with pricing from $66,200 before destination charges.
- The dual-motor electric SUV produces 463 hp and 475 lb-ft of torque, with a claimed 0-60 mph time of 4.7 seconds.
- A 112.2-kWh usable battery delivers up to 428 miles of range, while 400 kW DC charging can add up to 184 miles in 10 minutes.
A sleeker Neue Klasse SUV
The iX4 sits within BMW’s Neue Klasse electric family, giving the brand another SUV-shaped entry but with a more streamlined profile than its conventional utility models.
That positioning matters because BMW has long used the X4 formula to serve buyers who want crossover practicality without the upright visual weight of a traditional SUV.
Production is planned for Hungary, placing the model inside BMW’s expanding European EV manufacturing footprint.
Dual-motor performance for the iX4 50 xDrive
The first confirmed version, the iX4 50 xDrive, uses two electric motors and all-wheel drive.
Total output is rated at 463 hp and 475 lb-ft of torque, enough for a claimed 0-60 mph run in 4.7 seconds.
Top speed is listed at 130 mph, which keeps the car comfortably in quick premium crossover territory without presenting it as a full M-style performance flagship.
For many buyers, that balance will be the point.
The iX4 appears aimed at people who want effortless acceleration, all-weather traction and a more polished electric driving experience rather than a track-leaning SUV.
Range and 400 kW charging are the headline numbers
The most important figure is the claimed range.
BMW says the iX4 50 xDrive’s 112.2-kWh usable battery can deliver up to 428 miles on a charge, which would make it one of the more useful long-distance electric SUVs in its segment.
The charging hardware is just as significant.
BMW’s 800-volt architecture supports DC fast charging at up to 400 kW, allowing the iX4 to add as much as 184 miles of range in 10 minutes under ideal conditions.
A 10 to 80 percent charge is claimed to take 21 minutes, a figure that makes the iX4 more attractive for drivers who regularly cover highway miles and don’t want charging stops to dictate the trip.
Details & Specifications
| Brand | BMW |
|---|---|
| Model | iX4 50 xDrive |
| Vehicle type | Electric SUV |
| Production location | Hungary |
| Powertrain | Dual electric motors, all-wheel drive |
| Power | 463 hp |
| Torque | 475 lb-ft |
| 0-60 mph | 4.7 seconds claimed |
| Top speed | 130 mph |
| Battery | 112.2-kWh usable capacity |
| Range | Up to 428 miles claimed |
| Architecture | 800-volt electrical system |
| DC fast charging | Up to 400 kW |
| Charging time | 10-80 percent in 21 minutes claimed |
| Range added while charging | Up to 184 miles in 10 minutes under ideal conditions |
| Launch timing | March 2027 |
| Price | From $66,200 before destination charges |
With the iX4, BMW is leaning into the parts of EV ownership that matter beyond the showroom sprint number.
The performance is strong, but the range, charging speed and cleaner SUV packaging are what should make this one of the more closely watched Neue Klasse models when it arrives.
