BMW unveils iX4 EV with a 690 km range on a single charge

    BMW has redesigned its coupe-style X4 model as a fully electric vehicle and introduced the iX4. The vehicle is the 3rd electric model developed in the Neue Klasse family after the iX5. The iX4 retains the overall body shape of the internal combustion engine X4 but runs entirely on electricity. The iX4 50 xDrive and the more powerful iX4 M60 xDrive will be sold in the US.    The iX4 has short body overhangs at the front and rear. The roof slopes downward toward the rear, while the large grille gives the vehicle a sporty appearance. The brake light is integrated into the large rear spoiler, and the lights also have a slim design. In Europe, the iX4 40 xDrive will be sold alongside these 2 versions. That model will not be released in the US market.    The iX4 50 xDrive has a 112 kWh battery. According to the US testing standard, the vehicle can travel approximately 690 km on a single charge. The electrical system operates at 800 volts. When charging starts at 10%, the battery’s charge level reaches 80%. At a compatible high-power charging station, this process takes 21 minutes, reducing waiting time. The range and charging specifications of the iX4 M60 xDrive have not yet been announced.    The iX4 50 xDrive produces 463 horsepower and 644 Nm of torque. The vehicle reaches approximately 97 km/h in 4.7 seconds. Its top speed is electronically limited to approximately 210 km/h. The sportier iX4 M60 xDrive produces 603 horsepower and 630 Nm of torque. This version reaches approximately 97 km/h in 3.9 seconds. Its top speed is 240 km/h.    The BMW iX4’s interior features a 17.9-inch central touchscreen and a new steering wheel. An optional 3D projection system displays key information on the windshield. The standard audio system has 7 speakers and an output of 205 W. A 13-speaker, 430 W Harman Kardon system is standard in the M60 xDrive. The BMW Operating System X software, based on the Android Open Source Project, controls the Panoramic iDrive multimedia system and driver-assistance features.    The BMW iX4 50 xDrive will go on sale in March 2027. Its starting price will be $67,695 (approximately AZN 115,080). This is approximately $10,000 (AZN 17,000) less than the larger iX5 60 eDrive electric vehicle. The official price of the iX4 M60 xDrive has not yet been announced. Based on the price difference between BMW’s other M models, this version is expected to cost approximately $20,000 (AZN 34,000) more.