BMW iX4: Neue Klasse Coupe SUV Specs, Range and Charging Explained
BMW has launched the iX4, a coupe-shaped SUV billed as a sportier take on the iX3. It is the third vehicle on BMW's Neue Klasse platform, after the iX3 and i3 The Verge.
The first version, the iX4 50 xDrive, goes on sale in March 2027 from $66,200 excluding destination and handling fees. A higher-output iX4 M60 xDrive follows later in 2027.
The 50 xDrive uses two motors rated at 463 horsepower and 475 lb-ft of torque, the turning force that drives acceleration. BMW quotes 0-60 mph in 4.7 seconds and EPA-estimated range of 428 miles.
The M60 xDrive keeps the two-motor layout but raises output to 603 horsepower and 645 lb-ft of torque. BMW says it hits 60 mph one second quicker than the 50 xDrive.
Both versions use BMW's Gen6 high-voltage battery with 112.2 kWh of usable energy, the amount available to drive the car. The system runs at 800 volts, a higher electrical pressure that supports faster charging. Peak DC fast charging is rated at 400 kW, adding up to 184 miles of range in 10 minutes.
The cells are cylindrical lithium-ion units 46mm in diameter and 95mm in height. BMW says energy density, the energy stored per volume, is 20 percent higher than its Gen5 prismatic cells, which use a flat rectangular format.
The iX4 follows the Neue Klasse iX3, unveiled on September 5, 2025 Reuters. BMW quoted more than 800 kilometres of range for the iX3 at that unveiling.
The broader context here is platform sharing and charging behavior rather than body style alone. Same platform, same voltage class, same cell shape. That commonality simplifies power electronics calibration, thermal management, manufacturing tooling, and service procedures. For integration engineers, the meaningful differences will be inverter tuning, torque split, suspension calibration, and charge-curve management rather than new hardware.
Looking at product planning, the two-motor spread is practical. The 463-horsepower tune handles long-range driving with quick straight-line speed. The 603-horsepower tune offers added response and sustained output for buyers willing to pay for it. Coupe roofline trade-offs are familiar. Less headroom and cargo volume for aerodynamic benefit and visual difference, with no change to pack or voltage strategy.
In my view, the figure to watch is the pairing of usable energy, 800-volt operation, and 400-kW peak charging. High peaks draw headlines. Sustained charging power, battery preconditioning logic, and connector and station availability shape the actual experience. If BMW can hold high power late into a session and keep that behavior predictable, the iX4 will be easier to live with on long trips and simpler to run in fleets, where large usable packs return value over time.
