Bmw Unveils Ix4 Electric Suv With 428-mile Estimated Range
BMW’s coupe-shaped electric SUV is due in March 2027, with a higher-performance version to follow and differing reported starting prices.
BMW has unveiled the iX4, a coupe-shaped electric SUV with up to 428 miles of EPA-estimated range. The iX4 50 xDrive is scheduled to reach showrooms in March 2027, while a more powerful M60 xDrive is expected later that year, according to The Verge.
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A familiar shape, now electric
The iX4 brings the X4’s sloping roofline to an electric vehicle, Engadget reports. Its design includes short overhangs, a prominent front grille and a rear spoiler with an integrated brake light. The Verge describes it as a sportier take on BMW’s iX3.
Both outlets call the iX4 a Neue Klasse vehicle, but they differ on which models preceded it. The Verge says it follows the iX3 and i3; Engadget describes it as arriving after the iX5.
Range, charging and performance
The iX4 50 xDrive uses an 800-volt electrical architecture and has an EPA-estimated range of up to 428 miles. Engadget lists its battery at 112kWh, while The Verge specifies 112.2kWh of usable capacity. Both report that a charge from 10 to 80 percent can take 21 minutes. The Verge adds that DC fast charging can provide up to 184 miles of range in 10 minutes.
The 50 xDrive produces 463 horsepower and 475 pound-feet of torque, taking 4.7 seconds to accelerate from zero to 60 mph. The M60 xDrive raises output to 603 horsepower and 645 pound-feet. Engadget puts its zero-to-60-mph time at 3.9 seconds; The Verge says it is about a second quicker than the 50 xDrive. Engadget says range and charging figures for the M60 have not yet been announced.
Cabin features and pricing
Inside, the iX4 has a 17.9-inch central touchscreen and BMW’s Panoramic iDrive display. Engadget also notes an optional 3D head-up display and says the infotainment and driver-assistance systems run on BMW’s Operating System X. According to The Verge, the vehicle supports bidirectional charging and has a NACS port compatible with Tesla Superchargers.
The outlets give different starting prices for the 50 xDrive: The Verge reports $66,200 before destination and handling fees, while Engadget lists $67,695 when it reaches showrooms. BMW has not announced M60 pricing in either report.
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