Kia unveiled its new electric vehicle, the EV4, at the 2025 Kia EV Day in Tarragona, Spain. The EV4, based on the 2023 concept, is built on Kia’s E-GMP platform. It comes in sedan and hatchback versions with two battery choices. The EV4 is launched with the EV2 concept, Kia’s smallest electric car.
The EV4’s design embodies Kia’s ‘Opposites United’ philosophy, drawing on nature and human contrasts. Both sedan and hatchback versions share a front-end look featuring vertical headlamps and DRLs. They boast soft body lines, sculpted haunches, and cladding around wheel arches. The EV4 will debut in Korea in March 2025, with a European release to follow the same year.
The interior of the EV4 has a minimalist layout, similar to other Kia products, featuring a prominent freestanding panoramic display with three screens (two 12.3-inch displays and a 5.3-inch screen for climate control). It includes a 12-inch head-up display and infotainment screen with streaming services like YouTube, Disney+, Netflix, games, and karaoke. Additionally, an optional Harman/Kardon sound system with 8 speakers is offered.
The EV4 includes an advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) suite with safety features like Driver Attention Warning, Forward Collision Avoidance Assist 2, Lane Following Assist 2, Intelligent Speed Limit Assist, and Remote Parking Assist Entry to enhance driving and ensure passenger safety in various road conditions.
The EV4 offers two battery pack choices (58.3kWh and 81.4kWh) for sedan and hatchback models. It features a 150kW electric motor on the front axle, achieving 0-100km/h in 7.7 seconds with the smaller battery and 7.4 seconds with the larger one. Both versions can reach speeds up to 170km/h, providing power and efficiency.
The EV4 sedan has a range of 430km (58.3kWh) and 630km (81.4kWh), while the hatchback offers 410km (58.3kWh) and 590km (81.4kWh). With standard-range models taking 29 minutes to charge from 10-80% using a DC fast charger, long-range versions require 31 minutes.
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