BMW reveals its iX4 electric SUV with extended driving range
BMW has unveiled the iX4 electric vehicle, offering an estimated 428 miles of driving range on its new dedicated platform.
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BMW has unveiled the iX4, a coupe-shaped electric SUV designed to compete against rising electric vehicle sales from Chinese manufacturers. The Verge and SlashGear both reported that the new model features a sportier design than the iX3 and uses BMW's Neue Klasse platform. The iX4 50 xDrive variant is scheduled to launch first in March 2027. [1][2]
The Verge and SlashGear both report that the vehicle relies on a dual-motor, all-wheel-drive configuration across all trim levels. SlashGear reported that the SUV contains a 112.2 kilowatt-hour battery, which provides an estimated driving range of up to 428 miles on a single charge. [1][2]
The iX4 represents the third vehicle built on the Neue Klasse platform, following the releases of the i3 and iX3 models. The Verge reported that BMW plans to launch a higher-performance variant, the M60 xDrive, later in 2027. [1][2]
In short
- The BMW iX4 features an estimated driving range of 428 miles from a 112.2 kWh battery.
- The iX4 50 xDrive will be available in March 2027, followed by an M60 xDrive model.
- All iX4 trim levels come with a two-motor, all-wheel-drive setup.
- The vehicle is the third model built on BMW's Neue Klasse platform.
Sources
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- [1]BMW’s iX4 SUV is a 428-mile defensive weapon against China’s EV takeoverThe Verge, 5h ago (the report this story comes from)
- [2]New BMW iX4 Electric SUV Promises 428 Mile Range, But Is That Enough?SlashGear, 5h ago
Background
- [3]MG4 EV on Wikipedia
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