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BMW’s iX4 SUV is a 428-mile defensive weapon against China’s EV takeover
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The iX4 is a sportier spin on the iX3, with the same powerful Gen6 battery providing class-leading range.
Key facts
- In that respect, the BMW iX4 50 xDrive starts at $66,200 (excluding fees for destination and handling)
- The 50 xDrive’s motors put out 463 horsepower and 475lb-ft of torque, for a 0–60mph acceleration of 4.7 seconds
- With its 800V architecture, the iX4 can accept up to 400kWs of DC fast charging, replenishing up to 184 miles of range in 10 minutes, and 10–80 percent charge in 21 minutes
- BMW says this combination helps slash drive-system energy losses by 40 percent and weight by 10 percent
Summary
While much of the automotive world sits dumbfounded as China gobbles up all its customers, BMW continues to roll out extremely well-crafted, technologically advanced electric vehicles that impress in both drive quality and price. The iX4 is the third vehicle to be released on BMW’s next-generation Neue Klasse platform, following the iX3 and i3 models. In that respect, the BMW iX4 50 xDrive starts at $66,200 (excluding fees for destination and handling). That’s more range than the Tesla Model Y, the best-selling electric vehicle in the world.