Kia EV4 Hatchback

Kia · EV4

EV4 Hatchback

Released 2025

Kia's five-door electric family hatchback, with 58.3 kWh or 81.4 kWh batteries and up to 388 miles of WLTP range.

Body
Hatchback
Powertrain
Electric
Power
201 bhp
Range
273–388 mi
Boot
435 l

What reviewers say

Autocar and Auto Express both praise the EV4's comfortable ride, useful cabin space and long range. Both find the driving experience less engaging than some rivals.

From autocar.co.uk and autoexpress.co.uk

Performance

Powertrain
Electric
Power
201 bhp
0–62 mph
7.5–7.9 s
Top speed
105 mph
Engine or motors
Front permanent-magnet synchronous motor, 150 kW (201 bhp)
Torque
283 Nm
Gearbox
Single-speed automatic
Drive
Front-wheel drive

Range and charging

Zero-emission range (WLTP)
273–388 miles
Fastest charging
128 kW
Range detail
WLTP combined 273 miles (Air 58.3 kWh), 388 miles (Air or Motion 81.4 kWh) or 362 miles (GT-Line and GT-Line S 81.4 kWh).
Charging
Kia states battery capacities of 58.3 and 81.4 kWh without identifying usable capacity. Up to 128 kW DC; 10–80% in 29 or 31 minutes respectively. Kia quotes 10–100% AC charging in 5 h 20 min or 7 h 15 min.

Practicality

Body
Hatchback
Seats
5
Boot
435 litres
Length
4,430 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Weight
From 1,811 kg
Boot
435 litres with rear seats up
Towing
500 kg braked with 58.3 kWh battery; 1,000 kg with 81.4 kWh battery
Size
4,430 mm long (Air/Motion) or 4,450 mm (GT-Line/GT-Line S), 1,860 mm wide, 1,485 mm high; 10.86 m turning circle

Tech and safety

Infotainment
12.3-inch touchscreen, 12.3-inch driver display and 5.3-inch climate screen; wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Driver assistance
Forward collision avoidance, Highway Driving Assist 2.0, lane keeping, smart cruise control and blind-spot collision avoidance
Warranty
Seven years or 100,000 miles

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Up to 388 miles of WLTP combined range
  • 435-litre boot and five seats
  • Seven-year or 100,000-mile vehicle warranty

Cons

  • Front-wheel drive only
  • GT-Line and GT-Line S range falls to 362 miles on 19-inch wheels
  • Maximum braked towing is 500 kg with the smaller battery

Closest rivals

Model
BodyPowertrainPowerRangeBootReleased
HatchbackElectric168–228 bhp390 mi385 lAug 2026
HatchbackElectric201 bhp265 mi364 l2023
HatchbackElectric118–148 bhp192–252 mi326 lJan 2025

Sources

  1. kia.com/uk/new-cars/ev4/specification
  2. kia.com/uk/new-cars/ev4/pricing
  3. kia.com/uk/new-cars/ev4
  4. kia.com/uk/about/news/kia-ev4-pv5-cargo-win-news-uk-motor-awards-2025

Photo: kia.com

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