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BMW’s iX4 SUV is a 428-mile defensive weapon against China’s EV takeover

BMW 的 iX4 SUV 是一款拥有 428 英里续航里程的防御性武器，旨在应对中国电动汽车的崛起。

The iX4 is a sportier spin on the iX3, with the same powerful Gen6 battery providing class-leading range.

iX4 是 iX3 的运动版车型，搭载了同样的强劲第六代（Gen6）电池，提供了同级领先的续航里程。

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 latest is the BMW iX4, a coupe-shaped SUV that puts a sportier spin on the automaker’s iX3.

当全球汽车行业在面对中国市场份额扩张而感到束手无策时，宝马公司却持续推出工艺精湛、技术先进的电动汽车，在驾驶品质和价格方面都令人印象深刻。最新推出的车型是宝马 iX4，这是一款轿跑风格的 SUV，为该品牌的 iX3 注入了更运动的元素。

The iX4 is the third vehicle to be released on BMW’s next-generation Neue Klasse platform, following the iX3 and i3 models. The iX4 50 xDrive will come first in March 2027, followed by an even more high-performance M60 xDrive version later in the year. The automaker is positioning this new lineup as its bulwark against the flood of Chinese imports that is currently decimating other European brands. But while the iX4 can certainly compete on range and tech, it’s unclear whether BMW can rival China in terms of sheer affordability.

iX4 是继 iX3 和 i3 之后，宝马基于下一代“新世代”（Neue Klasse）平台发布的第三款车型。iX4 50 xDrive 将于 2027 年 3 月率先上市，随后在同年晚些时候推出性能更强的 M60 xDrive 版本。宝马将这一新产品线定位为抵御中国进口汽车冲击的堡垒，目前这些进口车正对其他欧洲品牌造成巨大压力。尽管 iX4 在续航和技术上完全具备竞争力，但宝马能否在纯粹的性价比方面与中国品牌抗衡，目前尚不明确。

In that respect, the BMW iX4 50 xDrive starts at $66,200 (excluding fees for destination and handling). And it bears all the hallmarks of BMW’s other Neue Klasse models, such as the “Gen6” high-voltage battery with 112.2kWh of usable energy, an 800-volt architecture for lightning-quick charging top-ups, and up to 428 miles of range based on EPA estimates.

就此而言，宝马 iX4 50 xDrive 的起售价为 66,200 美元（不含目的地和手续费）。它具备宝马其他“新世代”车型的所有标志性特征，例如拥有 112.2kWh 可用电量的“第六代”高压电池、用于极速充电的 800 伏架构，以及基于 EPA 估算的最高 428 英里续航里程。

That’s more range than the Tesla Model Y, the best-selling electric vehicle in the world. BMW has been blowing away expectations on range to such a degree that even the experts at InsideEVs are left wondering whether it’s overkill. After all, Tesla and others have done plenty well with EVs in the mid-300s, while Lucid continues to struggle despite exceeding 500 miles in range.

这一续航里程超过了全球最畅销的电动汽车特斯拉 Model Y。宝马在续航表现上远超预期，以至于连 InsideEVs 的专家们都在怀疑这是否有些“过剩”。毕竟，特斯拉和其他品牌在 300 多英里的续航水平上已经表现出色，而 Lucid 尽管续航里程超过 500 英里，却依然在市场中挣扎。

But BMW wants to go the distance, believing that range and efficiency are two of its biggest selling points. The third would be performance, and thanks to a dual-motor setup in both the 50 xDrive and M60 xDrive, the iX4 is sure to delivery plenty of giddy up. The 50 xDrive’s motors put out 463 horsepower and 475lb-ft of torque, for a 0–60mph acceleration of 4.7 seconds. Meanwhile, the M60 xDrive’s motors produce 603hp and 645lb-ft of torque, for a 0–60 time a whole second less than the 50 xDrive.

但宝马希望走得更远，坚信续航和效率是其最大的卖点。第三个卖点则是性能，得益于 50 xDrive 和 M60 xDrive 均采用的双电机配置，iX4 肯定能提供充足的动力。50 xDrive 的电机输出功率为 463 马力，扭矩为 475 磅-英尺，0-60 英里/小时加速时间为 4.7 秒。与此同时，M60 xDrive 的电机可产生 603 马力和 645 磅-英尺的扭矩，0-60 英里/小时的加速时间比 50 xDrive 快了整整一秒。

Like other Neue Klasse vehicles, the electrically excited synchronous motor (EESM) in the rear axle serves as the primary drive axle, using electricity instead of permanent magnets to power both its stator outer frame and interior spinning rotor. An inverter acts as the brain of the system, converting direct current from the battery into alternating current for the motor, regulating the electromagnets, and monitoring performance to keep the motor running as efficiently as possible. BMW says this combination helps slash drive-system energy losses by 40 percent and weight by 10 percent.

与其他“新世代”车型一样，后轴上的电励磁同步电机（EESM）作为主要驱动轴，利用电力而非永磁体来驱动其定子外框和内部旋转转子。逆变器充当系统的大脑，将电池的直流电转换为电机的交流电，调节电磁铁并监控性能，以确保电机尽可能高效地运行。宝马表示，这种组合有助于将驱动系统的能量损耗降低 40%，重量减轻 10%。

The Gen6 batteries are built with cylindrical lithium-ion cells measuring 46mm in diameter and 95mm in height that provide a 20 percent increase in energy density compared to the prismatic cells used in BMW’s Gen5 batteries. BMW has eliminated the traditional modules in favor of a “pack-to-open-body” construction where the battery housing serves as the vehicle’s underbody, lowering weight and increasing torsional rigidity.

第六代电池采用直径 46 毫米、高 95 毫米的圆柱形锂离子电芯，与宝马第五代电池中使用的方形电芯相比，能量密度提高了 20%。宝马取消了传统的模组设计，转而采用“电池包直接集成车身”（pack-to-open-body）结构，将电池外壳作为车辆底盘的一部分，从而降低了重量并提高了抗扭刚度。

Like Hyundai and Kia, BMW is building its Neue Klasse EVs to take fast charging to the next level. 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 just 21 minutes. With a NACS charging port, the iX4 will be compatible with over 80,000 Tesla Supercharger connectors around the world.

与现代和起亚一样，宝马正在打造其“新世代”电动汽车，以将快速充电提升到一个新的水平。凭借 800V 架构，iX4 可支持高达 400kW 的直流快充，10 分钟内可补充高达 184 英里的续航里程，仅需 21 分钟即可将电量从 10% 充至 80%。配备 NACS 充电接口后，iX4 将兼容全球超过 80,000 个特斯拉超级充电桩。

The Panoramic iDrive infotainment system is BMW’s redesigned digital dashboard that replaces traditional gauge clusters with a heads-up-style projection along the full width of the lower windshield. The 17.9-inch central touchscreen presents as a free-cut display where you can drag and drop up to six widgets like media, weather, or navigation from the screen directly onto the windshield display.

全景 iDrive 信息娱乐系统是宝马重新设计的数字仪表盘，它用横跨挡风玻璃下沿的全宽平视投影取代了传统的仪表盘。17.9 英寸的中央触摸屏采用自由切割显示设计，用户可以将媒体、天气或导航等最多六个小组件从屏幕直接拖放到挡风玻璃显示屏上。

And like the i3 and iX3, the iX4 can do all sorts of extra stuff, including bidirectional charging with vehicle-to-load and vehicle-to-home capabilities, an intelligent charging flap that opens when a driver approaches a known charging point, and Plug & Charge for automatic charging at 10 different charging providers.

与 i3 和 iX3 一样，iX4 还能实现各种额外功能，包括具备车辆对外放电（V2L）和车辆对家庭供电（V2H）能力的双向充电、当驾驶员接近已知充电点时自动打开的智能充电盖，以及可在 10 家不同充电服务商处实现自动充电的“即插即充”（Plug & Charge）功能。

If you look at the whole package, there’s a lot to like. Sure, the Model Y beats the iX4 in a few categories, most importantly price. It’s a bit quicker off the line, and of course, the Model Y comes with the option for Full Self-Driving (Supervised). BMW has something it calls “Symbiotic Drive,” which it describes as a Level 2 system designed for “fluid, intuitive interaction.” In other words, drivers can adjust the steering or even brake without canceling the automated functions. The iX4 also allows for hands-free driving on the highway — but no point-to-point assisted driving. Not until 2027 at the earliest.

从整体来看，这款车有很多值得称道的地方。当然，Model Y 在某些方面确实优于 iX4，最重要的是价格。它的起步加速稍快，而且 Model Y 当然还提供全自动驾驶（监督版）选项。宝马拥有一种称为“共生驾驶”（Symbiotic Drive）的技术，它将其描述为一种旨在实现“流畅、直观交互”的二级辅助驾驶系统。换句话说，驾驶员可以在不取消自动功能的情况下调整转向甚至刹车。iX4 还允许在高速公路上进行免提驾驶，但不支持点对点辅助驾驶。至少要到 2027 年才能实现。

Where BMW still bests Tesla is variety. You can get the iX4 50 xDrive, or if you want something sportier, try the M60 xDrive. If you’re rather have a sedan, there’s the i3. Or if you want something a bit more affordable, there’s the iX3. And don’t forget the flagship 7 series. Yep, those are getting Neue Klasse makeovers as well.

宝马依然胜过特斯拉的地方在于产品多样性。你可以选择 iX4 50 xDrive，如果想要更运动的车型，可以尝试 M60 xDrive。如果你更喜欢轿车，还有 i3 可选。或者如果你想要更实惠的车型，还有 iX3。别忘了旗舰级的 7 系，没错，它们也正在进行“新世代”的改造。

Tesla has the Model 3 and Model Y — and that’s about it. (Yes, there’s the Cybertruck, but clearly most people aren’t interested in that. And there’s the Cybercab, but it won’t be on sale anytime soon.)

特斯拉只有 Model 3 和 Model Y——基本就这些了。（是的，还有 Cybertruck，但显然大多数人对它不感兴趣。还有 Cybercab，但它短期内不会上市。）