BMW officially stopped production of the X4 in November 2025, leaving a gap in the range many expected would be filled by the BMW X2. However, BMWBlog reports that the X4 is making a swift comeback as a fully-electric (EV) model. A flagship M model is also expected to follow shortly, reportedly boasting more power than the 727 hp managed by the hybrid BMW M5 (G90).
The upcoming BMW iX4, codenamed NA7, is expected to begin production in late 2026 at BMW’s new plant in Debrecen, Hungary, with the next-generation X4 M following in November 2027. Both are expected to utilise BMW’s Neue Klasse architecture, with the latter, internally codenamed ZA7, to feature a quad-motor setup, touted to produce over 810 hp.
For comparison, the previous BMW X4 M Competition used an S58 3.0-litre twin-turbocharged straight-six engine to produce 510 hp and 650 Nm. That SUV achieved the century dash in 3.8 seconds. If the reports are true, its fully electric successor will most likely be significantly faster.
Interestingly, while the standard electric models will likely carry the “i” prefix (such as the BMW iX2), reports now suggest the spicier M versions will drop it. This means the upcoming electric M3 won’t be called the “iM3”, as previously reported, but simply the M3, adopting the legendary names of its petrol-powered siblings. The M-derivative of the iX4 will also follow suit, in that case, but with the M suffix at the end (X4 M) as per its predecessor.
Unless all future M cars are electric, you don’t need us to tell you that it might be a little confusing for customers to tell them apart. Relying on customers to spot the lack of exhaust pipes feels somewhat like a repeat of Audi’s naming blunders… but we digress.
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Aside from the quad motors, BMWBlog reports that the electric BMW X4 M’s powertrain will also likely mirror that of the upcoming electric M3. It’ll feature an 800V architecture based on BMW’s Gen6 eDrive technology, fed by a battery pack with over 100 kWh of usable energy.
This is governed by a performance-optimised “Energy Master” control unit, enabling a targeted range of at least 600 km (WLTP). To keep things interesting for the driver, expect synthesised engine sounds, vibrations, and even simulated gear shifts controlled via steering-wheel paddles.
There’s still some time to go before BMW is set to debut its first-ever electric M car, the aforementioned M3, which has been touted to feature the most powerful powertrain ever developed by the M division, which will then offer us a preview of what will likely power the electric X4 M. The wheels are already in motion; as of February 2026, the company has begun producing the first “near-series test vehicles” of the all-new BMW i3 at its main plant in Munich, Germany.
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