BMW reveals first electric iX4: Neue Klasse coupe SUV with up to 428 miles claimed

The first electric iX4 revealed

BMW has unveiled its first electric iX4, a crossover with a coupe-style body, as reported by InsideEVs. The iX4 50 xDrive will be the first version to enter the US market, in March 2027, and is claimed to offer up to 428 miles of range. The model is built on the same platform as the BMW iX3 and uses a 112.2 kWh battery with a dual-motor all-wheel-drive powertrain producing 463 hp. InsideEVs notes the claimed range is six miles less than that of the comparable iX3 50 xDrive. ⁴

The reveal caps months of expectation. BMW had earlier made the iX4 official in a document released during a two-day Capital Markets event, stating the model would go on sale before the end of 2026, as reported by BMW Blog. That outlet noted the car carries the internal codename NA7 and described it as the iX3's sportier-looking sibling, with a roofline dropping heavily behind the B-pillars at the expense of some rear headroom and cargo space. ²

A teaser video posted by BMW ahead of the debut appeared to highlight an M Performance version, with M-specific mirrors and yellow lights suggesting the world debut would include the M60, though BMW was not saying which version was shown, according to BMW Blog. ³

Australian prospects still unofficial

For Australia, the picture remains one of expectation rather than confirmation. In January 2026, CarExpert reported that the iX4 had been spied on public roads for the first time ahead of its official unveiling later that year, with an expected arrival in Australia in 2027. However, CarExpert noted the iX4 had not yet been officially locked in for BMW's local lineup, in contrast to the iX3, which was confirmed for Australian showrooms from mid-2026. ¹

CarExpert positioned the new car as a rival to the top-selling Tesla Model Y and Porsche Macan Electric, and as the second model based on BMW's Neue Klasse electric platform, which the automaker spent a claimed €10 billion (A$17 billion) to develop. BMW has promised to launch 40 new or updated models globally by 2028. No Australian pricing or specifications for the iX4 have been announced in the reports at hand. ¹

Specifications of the launch versions

Charging figures are substantial on InsideEVs' reporting: maximum DC fast-charging power for the iX4 50 xDrive is 400 kW, with up to 183 miles of range able to be added in 10 minutes, and the onboard AC charger is rated at 15.4 kW. These align with the Neue Klasse platform's charging architecture, which BMW Blog had earlier reported supports DC fast charging at up to 400 kW. ⁴⁵

European buyers will also get a more affordable iX4 40 xDrive, reported by InsideEVs with an 82.6 kWh battery, 368 hp all-wheel drive, up to 638 km of range under the WLTP cycle and DC charging limited to 300 kW. All versions come standard with a fixed glass roof, the M Sport package, 20-inch wheels and an M Sport braking system with blue calipers, per the same reporting. ⁴

The M60 xDrive flagship is planned with a 112.3 kWh battery and output of up to 603 hp, and BMW claims it will accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 3.7 seconds, according to InsideEVs. That version will receive adaptive M suspension, sport steering and a rear limited-slip differential, along with 21-inch wheels, M Sport seats and a Harman Kardon audio system. ⁴

Interior technology and practicality

Inside, every iX4 will feature a 17.9-inch central display, a narrow display along the lower part of the windscreen, a 3D head-up display and a voice assistant based on Amazon Alexa+ technology, as reported by InsideEVs. The car will support V2L and V2H functions through the BMW Multifunction Charger with additional adapters. CarExpert's earlier report on the spied car had similarly expected the iX4 to carry BMW's Panoramic iDrive infotainment system, including a 43.3-inch display spanning the base of the windscreen, a head-up display and a 17.9-inch touchscreen running BMW Operating System X. ⁴¹

The coupe roofline carries a capacity cost. InsideEVs reports the European version's boot volume at 490 litres with the rear seats up and up to 1600 litres with them folded. CarExpert cited the iX3's 520-1750 litres when predicting the iX4 would sacrifice some cargo space of its more upright sibling, and drew a parallel with the current petrol X3 and X4 sold in Australia, where the X4's truncated rear reduces luggage capacity from 550-1650 litres to 525-1430 litres. ⁴¹

Pricing expectations and market context

No iX4 pricing has been announced. CarExpert anticipated the iX4 would command a higher price than the iX3, which it reported was anticipated to start at around $120,000 in Australia at launch. BMW Blog, reporting BMW's official announcement, likewise expected the iX4 to carry a premium over an equivalent iX3, noting for reference the iX3 50 xDrive starts at $62,850 in the United States and the iX3 40 starts at €63,400 in Germany. Neither of those reference prices is an Australian drive-away or list price, and the comparison bases differ between markets. ¹²

Timing, production and lineup context

On timing, BMW Blog reported in September 2026 that BMW had confirmed the iX4 would go on sale before the end of 2026, with first deliveries expected to start in early 2027. Variant sequencing in BMW Blog's earlier reporting, citing insiders rather than official confirmation, indicated the 40 xDrive and 50 xDrive would be available from November 2026 across all markets, with the M60 xDrive arriving in March 2027; unlike the iX3, which gains a rear-wheel-drive 40 sDrive variant for 2027, the iX4 was reported as xDrive-only at launch. ²³⁵

Production details are consistently reported across outlets. The iX4 will be built exclusively at BMW's new Debrecen plant in Hungary, alongside the iX3, ending the tradition of previous X4 generations being assembled at Spartanburg in South Carolina, as reported by BMW Blog. InsideEVs likewise states BMW will produce the iX4 at Debrecen alongside the iX3. BMW Blog earlier reported, citing an insider, a production window from November 2026 through October 2035, and that the plant has added a third shift to keep up with demand for the iX3. ⁵⁴

The iX4 revives a body style without combustion power. BMW Blog notes the second-generation X4 (G02) ended production in 2025 without a direct successor, and that another generation with petrol engines is not happening. The outlet earlier traced the Sport Activity Coupe lineage from the original X6 of 2007 through the X4 (F26) and X2 (F39), with the iX4 slotting above the iX2 and, per BMW Blog, below an alleged iX6 coming later this decade. Looking further ahead, BMW Blog reported an electric X4 M (codenamed ZA7) is likely to follow a quad-motor formula, potentially with more than 800 horsepower, though this remains unconfirmed. ³⁵²