The first-ever BMW iX4 is here, and it promises a little more sportiness and a longer driving range than the already impressive iX3, all while flaunting the same coupe-like body style that has long defined the X4 and X6.
It’s a design that spurred plenty of controversy back when BMW introduced the original X6, which kick-started the crossover coupe craze. Now, it’s pretty much widely accepted, with plenty of automakers going down this route to try and capture a wider audience.
Despite being almost identical on paper, the iX4 offers slightly less driving range than a comparable iX3. BMW says the iX4 50 xDrive, the first version to land in the United States, delivers up to 428 miles. That's six miles less than the iX3 50 xDrive, despite the two models using the same 112.2-kilowatt-hour battery and 463-horsepower dual-motor setup. (In Europe, the battery is rated at 108.7 kWh, but they're in fact identical.)
The maximum DC charging power is 400 kilowatts, just like on the longest-range iX3, and a 10-minute session will result in up to 183 miles added, which is just one mile short compared to the iX3 50 xDrive. On AC power, the iX4 comes standard with a 15.4 kW on-board charger.
After the first trim launches in March 2027, BMW will offer a more powerful iX4 that blurs the line between a proper M car and a traditional SUV. 7 seconds.
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