Update (February 26, 2026): ‘BMW X4 M’ subsection added to ‘Specifications,’ and ‘Production’ added.
A fully-electric BMW iX4 has entered testing, and here is everything that has been reported, along with our expectations for the future coupe-style electric SUV.
On the BMW X4
BMW has confirmed that production of the current second-generation X4 concluded in November 2025. In an interaction with Motor1 Italy back in July 2024, a company representative stated that there is essentially no longer any space in the portfolio for the Sports Activity Coupe.
Design
Recent spy shots (via BMWBlog) have revealed that BMW is working on an iX4 as part of the Neue Klasse EV series. Internally, the iX4 goes by the codename ‘BMW NA7.’
As shown in our exclusive renderings in this article, the BMW iX4 should adopt the pared-down design language introduced on the second-generation iX3. Clean, monolithic surfaces, distinctive lighting, and athletic proportions would define the exterior of the electric SUV-coupe.
Instead of a traditional kidney grille, the BMW iX4 would feature a 3D sculpture with vertically aligned and backlit contours. Black horizontal surfaces should flank the kidney grille and integrate low-key headlights, with two slanted light signatures on the outer ends.
Spy shots indicate the BMW iX4 would have a subtly sleeker roofline, one that’s lower and flatter, and tapers into the back glass more harmoniously compared to the X4.
Another key difference here will be the electric model featuring flush-integrated door handles. Full body-color wheel arches would reinforce the impression of an upscale SUV designed more for urban streets than off-road trails.
A low-set but upright rear should integrate horizontally arranged slim tail lamps and feature a ducktail spoiler on the liftgate. Aerodynamic optimizations seen on the iX3 (0.24 Cd), including reduced surfacing and detailed airflow management, and the coupe-style roofline, should lead to a lower drag coefficient.
Interior
BMW Panoramic Vision & 3D HUD
The dashboard will likely feature a minimalist surface design and a 17.9-inch parallelogram-shaped central touchscreen with matrix backlight technology and a 3340×1440 pixel resolution.
The main interior highlight should be the BMW Panoramic Vision, which projects driving and vehicle information across the lower portion of the windshield. An optional 3D head-up display should complement this system, projecting critical data virtually on the road, directly into the driver’s line of sight.
BMW Operating System X
The iX4’s electronic systems should run on the new BMW Operating System X, which is designed for quick response and simplified interaction, with fewer inputs required to access functions. Features would include cloud-based navigation, wireless Apple CarPlay, wireless Android Auto, and multiplayer gaming support.
Flat Floor
The EV-specific architecture would enable a flat floor and flexible storage solutions, translating into efficient use of space and an open cabin layout. Both front and rear doors should feature electrically powered door openers located behind the window buttons.
Specifications
Module-less round battery cells
The BMW iX4 should come with a module-less structural battery pack consisting of sixth-generation, 4695 cylindrical cells that offer 20% more energy density. The top variant’s battery pack should have an energy storage capacity of 108.7 kWh (net), enough to cover a distance of over 400 miles, as per EPA’s estimation method.
Charging
The sixth-gen cells of the BMW iX4’s structural battery pack provide a 30% increase in charging speed. With its 800-volt architecture, the battery pack should support ultra-fast charging at up to 400 kW. A 10-80% recharge will likely take just 21 minutes, while a 10-minute session may add around 235 miles of range, as per EPA’s estimation method.
Performance
The BMW iX4 could arrive in the U.S. market in a ’40’ single-motor RWD variant, plus 50 xDrive and M60 dual-motor AWD variants. The 50 xDrive variant will likely pack 463 hp and 476 lb.-ft. of torque, accelerating from 0 to 60 mph in 4.7 seconds and achieving a top speed of 130 mph.
The M60 variant’s powertrain should produce more than 600 hp, allowing the EV to hit 0 to 60 mph in close to 4 seconds, and achieve a top speed of 143 mph.
BMW X4 M
The iX4 range will comprise a high-performance M variant as well, as per information shared by BimmerPost forum user ynguldyn, who has a strong track record with BMW product strategy and timelines. The electric-only BMW X4 M (codename: BMW ZA7) is expected to arrive a year after the standard model.
It should sport a quad-motor setup, with each of the four units driving one wheel. This layout would enable true torque vectoring and more precise torque distribution, improving traction and dynamic control. The four motors together will likely produce 800 hp, cutting the 0-60 mph sprint time to around 3.3 seconds.
Bi-directional charging
The BMW iX4 is also expected to offer bi-directional charging, enabling functions such as vehicle-to-home and vehicle-to-grid. The system should also support vehicle-to-load, allowing the SUV-coupe to power external electrical devices.
Frunk
A 58-liter (2.0-cu. ft.) frunk should allow customers to keep the EV’s charging cable or other small items that are best stored separately from the cabin, such as a gym bag or a drinks crate.
Production
According to ynguldyn, BMW will manufacture the iX4 model in Debrecen, Hungary, from November 2026 until June 2034. Unlike the iX3, BMW has no plans to build the U.S.-spec version of the iX4 at the San Luis Potosi plant in Mexico. The first-ever electric BMW X4 M will join the regular model in Debrecen a year later, in November 2027.
Price & Release Date
BMW iX7 (X7 Electric) arrives in 2027; BMW Alpina iX7 100 in development: Report
BMWBlog expects the world premiere of the iX4 this summer, and considering the reported year-end production commencement, the first dealer-bound units for the U.S. should be in 2027. A starting price of around USD 60,000, with higher-spec models nearing USD 70,000, is a reasonable expectation.
BMW iX4 FAQs
What is the BMW iX4’s release date?
The iX4 will likely arrive at U.S. dealers in H1 2027, following its global debut in 2026.
What will be the BMW iX4’s price?
We estimate the BMW X4 Electric to start at around USD 60,000.
Which models will be iX4 rivals?
Tesla Model Y & Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron will be the closest alternatives.
Featured Image: TopElectricSUV’s rendering of the iX4.
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