BMW iX4 confirmed: coupe-style Neue Klasse SUV on sale in 2026
BMW has confirmed the electric iX4 will go on sale before the end of 2026, with 40 xDrive and 50 xDrive versions. UK prices are not out, so here is what to expect against the £53,250 iX3.
Quick answers
- BMW has confirmed the electric iX4 will go on sale before the end of 2026, with production starting in November at its Debrecen plant in Hungary.
- Two versions, the 40 xDrive and 50 xDrive, are listed on BMW's website, with an M60 xDrive reportedly following in March 2027.
- The iX4 is expected to share the iX3's 800V architecture, with a 108.7kWh battery and up to 400kW charging in the 50 xDrive.
- No UK price has been published; the iX3 starts at £53,250 in the UK, and the iX4 is expected to carry a premium over it.
- Some reports point to European deliveries from spring 2027, so UK buyers should not expect a car this year.
BMW has confirmed that the electric iX4, a coupe-style companion to the iX3, will go on sale before the end of 2026, with production starting in November. There is no UK price yet, but the iX3 it is based on starts at £53,250, which is the nearest guide to what UK buyers should expect to pay. That is a pre-grant list price; at that level a car is above the £37,000 Electric Car Grant cap.
BMWBlog reported the confirmation on 30 September. The car follows the iX3, which opened BMW’s Neue Klasse electric range, and is the electric successor to the X4.
What has BMW confirmed?
The firm facts are limited. The iX4, codenamed NA7, will be built at BMW’s Debrecen plant in Hungary from November 2026, the same factory that builds the iX3 (BMWBlog). BMW’s own website briefly listed two versions, the 40 xDrive and 50 xDrive, in a leak Auto Express reported. An M60 xDrive is reportedly due in March 2027.
Timing for Britain is less clear. Top Electric SUV points to arrival from spring 2027, so “on sale in 2026” may mean orders opening rather than UK cars on the road.
What should the iX4 offer?
BMW has not published a full spec sheet. The iX4 is expected to mirror the iX3, with an 800V architecture. The dual-motor 50 xDrive is reported to have a 108.7kWh battery, DC charging of up to 400kW and roughly 463hp, while the 40 xDrive is expected to use the iX3 40’s 82.6kWh pack (BMWBlog). Auto Express estimated around 400 miles for the 40 xDrive, so treat range as an estimate until BMW confirms WLTP figures.
The styling is the real difference: Electrek said it looks more like a grand tourer than an SUV, with a sloping roofline that usually costs some rear headroom against the iX3.
| Version | Status | Expected hardware |
|---|---|---|
| 40 xDrive | Listed on BMW’s website | iX3 platform, 800V, expected 82.6kWh |
| 50 xDrive | Listed on BMW’s website | 108.7kWh battery, about 463hp |
| M60 xDrive | Reportedly March 2027 | Not confirmed |
How much will the iX4 cost in the UK?
BMW has given no UK figure. The best anchor is the iX3, which starts at £53,250 for the 40 version. Coupe-style BMWs have traditionally cost more than their SUV equivalents, so expect the iX4 to open above that figure; the size of the premium is unknown.
| Car | UK price | Status |
|---|---|---|
| BMW iX3 40 | From £53,250 | On sale |
| BMW iX4 | Not announced | Expected above iX3 |
How does it fit BMW’s range?
BMW has already announced the larger iX5, with European orders opening on 8 October, so the iX4 slots into an electric line-up that is filling quickly. For wider context see our guide to the most anticipated electric cars.
What this means for you
Do not wait for the iX4 if you need a car this year. UK pricing, trims and deliveries are all unannounced, and spring 2027 is the earliest date reported for Europe.
If you want a premium electric SUV now, the iX3 is on sale. Company-car drivers should also check benefit in kind rates once a list price arrives. For current alternatives, see our best electric cars to buy.
How we test and where our numbers come from
Range figures are official WLTP combined values taken from manufacturer UK specification pages, with real-world estimates drawn from independent comparative testing. Prices are UK list prices at the time of the latest update. Tax, grant and charging-scheme figures come from GOV.UK and HMRC publications. We re-check every guide when pricing, specification or policy changes. Last checked 6 October 2026.
Frequently asked questions
When does the BMW iX4 go on sale?
BMW has confirmed it will go on sale before the end of 2026, reported on 30 September. Production starts in November 2026 in Debrecen, Hungary. Some reports point to European arrival in spring 2027, and BMW has not given a UK date.
How much will the BMW iX4 cost in the UK?
BMW has not announced UK prices. The iX3 starts at £53,250 in the UK and the iX4 is expected to carry a premium over equivalent iX3 versions.
What battery and charging will the BMW iX4 have?
It is expected to mirror the iX3, with an 800V architecture. The 50 xDrive is reported to use a 108.7kWh battery with DC charging of up to 400kW, while the 40 xDrive is expected to use the smaller 82.6kWh pack. These figures are expected rather than official for the iX4.
What is the difference between the iX4 and the iX3?
The iX4 is the coupe-style counterpart of the iX3, the electric replacement for the X4. It uses the same Neue Klasse underpinnings and is built in the same Hungarian factory.
Sources and further reading
- bmwblog.comBMWBlogPrimary source referenced in this article.
- bmwblog.comBMW iX4 NA7 debut and productionNovember 2026 production start at Debrecen, 40 xDrive and 50 xDrive, 108.7kWh pack, 400kW charging.
- autoexpress.co.ukBMW blunder! iX4's specs revealed in website leakSpecs listed on BMW's website and Auto Express range and power estimates.
- electrek.coThe BMW iX4 looks more like a grand tourer than an SUVStyling of the coupe-style iX4.
- topelectricsuv.comBMW iX4 40 and 50 xDrive set to rival the Tesla Model Y from spring 2027Reported European arrival in spring 2027.
- press.bmwgroup.comNew entry level BMW iX3 added to the rangeUK iX3 40 pricing from £53,250.
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