BMW is officially killing off the combustion-engine X4. Its replacement is the fully electric iX4, built entirely on the automaker’s dedicated Neue Klasse EV platform.
The rakish, coupe-like sibling to the iX3 crossover recently hit the streets of Munich as an early testing prototype. It marks a complete departure from the gas-powered mid-size coupe-SUV segment.
Why does a sloping roofline matter? Because it is a design format BMW actually pioneered back in 2007 with the original X6. Now, internally codenamed NA7, the iX4 applies that “Sports Activity Coupe” silhouette to a battery-powered chassis.
Production hits the Debrecen plant in Hungary in November 2026. When it finally lands in your local showroom, it carries a 2027 model year label and heavily borrows from the brand’s Vision Neue Klasse styling cues.
Under the floorboard, things get highly competitive. According to an analysis of battery capacities, buyers can expect two primary all-wheel-drive trims: the 40 xDrive and 50 xDrive. The base configuration is confirmed to clear the 400-mile EPA range barrier.
800V Architecture Puts the Model Y Long Range on Notice
This complete elimination of the internal-combustion X4 pushes BMW’s mid-size coupe-SUV segment entirely into electric territory. But the real target here is Tesla.
The iX4 50 xDrive trim directly challenges the Tesla Model Y Long Range. By packing an 800V charging architecture and a 108.7 kWh battery, BMW is gunning for superior range and noticeably faster charging times.
That timing couldn’t be better.
With early reservations for the smaller i3 surging, the Neue Klasse platform is gaining immediate traction across Europe. Upgrading the electrical architecture to 800V ensures the iX4 won’t just look fast while sitting at a charging station.