BMW says its new iX4 will go up to 428 miles and start at $66,200

BMW says its new iX4 50 xDrive will travel up to 428 miles on a charge and start at $66,200, with sales beginning in March 2027. The electric coupe-style SUV is the third model in the company’s Neue Klasse family and takes over from the gasoline X4. Two numbers decide whether it belongs on a 2027 shopping list, and both come with conditions worth reading closely.

The range figure is a preliminary estimate, and the price leaves out a mandatory charge. Neither detail changes the core appeal of a 400-mile electric SUV, but they shape what a buyer would actually see on a window sticker and a dealer invoice. Sorting out which test cycle, which trim and which fees sit behind each number is the quickest way to judge whether the car competes with rivals already on sale.

The 428-mile range and what it measures

BMW’s U.S. press release for the iX4 describes a preliminary estimated range of up to 428 miles for the 50 xDrive, based on testing under EPA procedures. That qualifier matters because the same car carries a much larger number elsewhere. Electrek’s report on the launch lists a WLTP figure of 828 kilometers, or 514 miles, for the same variant. WLTP is the European test cycle and runs more generously than EPA’s, so the two should never be compared directly. Because the figure is labeled preliminary, the final EPA rating could still differ once certification is complete.

The 428 miles also belongs to one trim only. The release gives no range for the more powerful M60 xDrive, which BMW says follows shortly after the 50 xDrive, so the faster version has no official range yet.

The $66,200 price and the destination fee

The 50 xDrive starts at $66,200, according to the same BMW release, which adds that destination and handling fees are extra. Electrek puts that fee at $1,495, which would bring the delivered figure to $67,695 before any options or taxes. That arithmetic is a reasonable way to frame the real entry cost, though dealers set the final transaction terms, and the $66,200 starting price is the one BMW itself publishes.

Electrek also notes that the new model sits $4,700 above the iX3 50 xDrive, the sedan-shaped Neue Klasse sibling that arrived first. The M60 xDrive has no announced price, though Electrek estimates roughly $85,000 to $90,000 based on its own reading of the market. That estimate is the outlet’s guess, not a BMW figure, and it should be treated as such until the company publishes numbers closer to the launch.

Battery, charging speed and the March 2027 timeline

The range comes from a 112.2 kWh usable battery built from cylindrical lithium-ion cells, which BMW says offer about 20 percent higher volumetric energy density than the prismatic cells in its previous generation of technology. An 800-volt architecture supports charging at up to 400 kW on a compatible high-power station, and BMW says that can add up to 184 miles in 10 minutes and take the battery from 10 to 80 percent in 21 minutes. Standard AC charging tops out at 15.4 kW.

The practical test of any 400 kW claim is where a driver can find a station that delivers it. BMW’s 184 miles in 10 minutes figure assumes an 800-volt high-power charger, and plenty of public stations deliver far less, so real-world stops will often run longer than the advertised times. The car also supports bidirectional charging, which lets it act as a mobile power bank for outside loads. Electrek counts that among the features that set it apart from its gasoline predecessor.

Mike Reichelt, who leads the Neue Klasse program for BMW’s compact and midsize class, said in the release that the iX4 expands the Neue Klasse lineup with a particularly emotional vehicle. The pitch is a car that pairs the practicality of an SUV with a lower roofline, and BMW lists a drag coefficient of 0.23 to back the efficiency claim. The 50 xDrive uses dual motors and all-wheel drive, producing 468 horsepower and a claimed 0-60 mph time of 4.7 seconds.

Beyond the powertrain, Electrek lists the dimensions as 188.3 inches long, 74.6 inches wide and 63.3 inches tall on a 114.1-inch wheelbase, which makes the iX4 about the size of the iX3 but lower. Inside, it carries a 17.9-inch central screen and a 43-inch Panoramic Vision display, with an optional 3D head-up display. Driver assistance is SAE Level 2, including a Highway Assistant for hands-free highway driving at up to 85 mph, a feature BMW describes as attentive hands-free driving.

Shoppers cannot buy one yet. The 50 xDrive goes on sale in March 2027, and BMW has not said when order books open. Anyone planning around the car can follow the iX4 page on BMW USA’s site for configuration details as they appear, and the full press kit PDF carries the technical specifications behind these figures. The design had already leaked online days before the debut, so the reveal confirmed what enthusiasts expected while finally attaching real range and price numbers to it.

This article was produced with the assistance of AI and reviewed by Morning Overview editors prior to publication.

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