Kia EV4: Korea’s Electric Crowd-Pleaser Aims to Be Everything for Everyone

Kia has unveiled the EV4, a new electric model designed to fill the final gap in its EV lineup. Straddling the line between sedan and hatchback, the EV4 is a strategic attempt to appeal to as many buyers as possible. Sales are set to begin at the end of 2025, and the model rides on Kia’s 400V E-GMP platform.

Both body styles share a 150 kW electric motor that propels the car from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.4 to 7.7 seconds, with top speed capped at 170 km/h. Buyers can choose between two battery packs: 58.3 kWh or 81.4 kWh. The sedan delivers up to 430 km with the smaller pack and 630 km with the larger one (WLTP). The hatchback, slightly more compact, offers between 410 and 590 km of range. DC fast charging takes the battery from 10 to 80 percent in just 29 to 31 minutes. V2L and V2G capabilities are on board too—so yes, you can bring your coffee machine along for the ride.

Kia promises supple ride quality, “premium” driving dynamics, and a suite of engineering flourishes including MacPherson struts up front, a multilink rear setup, and third-generation frequency-sensitive dampers. Noise and vibration reduction are treated almost like an end goal in themselves.

Inside, the tech-heavy cabin is dominated by a 30-inch display array and brims with YouTube, Netflix, karaoke, and all the digital frills expected of a modern EV. A smart watch can now lock, unlock, and even start the car. Various buttons dot the cabin in the spirit of home appliance controllers—quirky, but deliberate.

On the safety front, Kia unleashed its full acronym arsenal: HDA2, FCA2, LKA, DAW, LFA2, and more. The aim? A five-star Euro NCAP rating—hopefully more than just a slide in a PowerPoint deck.

Visually, the EV4 channels Kia’s “Opposites United” design philosophy: a low-set nose, elongated rear, vertical lights, and a fresh spin on the “EV Tiger Face.” The hatchback will be built in Slovakia for the European market, while the sedan rolls off lines in Korea.