2025 Kia EV4 revealed: 391 miles of range for electric saloon
New Tesla Model 3 and Polestar 2 rival will arrive with a tempting price tag and the EV4's impressive tech...
On sale Autumn 2025 | Price from £35,000 (est)
Fourth time around isn’t just a song by Bob Dylan – it also acts as a nice introduction for the new Kia EV4. You see, having impressed us with its other electric models, the Kia EV3, EV6 and EV9 SUVs, the brand is hoping to capture even more imaginations with its fourth new-generation electric model — revealed today for the first time.
Two versions of the EV4 will be available to: a sleeker saloon with an elongated rear-end, and a more conventional hatchback to rival the likes of the Cupra Born and Volkswagen ID 3. The EV4 features Kia's familiar front-end styling and a sleek side profile with a unique roof spoiler and 19in alloy wheels.
Based on the EV3, the EV4 will borrow its smaller sibling’s battery and motor options, meaning that buyers will have 55kWh and 78kWh batteries to choose from.
The smaller battery offers an official range of up to 267 miles in the saloon, and up to 255 miles in the hatchback, with the Long Range version increasing those figures to 391 miles and 367 miles respectively. That's not quite as much as the long range versions of the Tesla Model 3 and Polestar 2.
Charging times are fairly typical, with 55kWh models able to accept up to 100kW, meaning a 10-80% charge should take 29 minutes using the fastest chargers. Kia claims that models with the 78kWh battery will take slightly longer, at 31 minutes, because of having more capacity to fill.
The EV4 will be powered by a 201bhp electric motor driving the front wheels, delivering a 0-62mph time of 7.4sec for the smaller battery and 7.7sec for the larger one. No four-wheel-drive variant has been confirmed yet, but the EV4 does sit on the same underpinnings as the EV6 and EV9, so it's possible it could receive a dual-motor setup in the future.
For buyers seeking something quicker, a range-topping EV4 GT is expected to arrive soon after launch with around 300bhp, and a 0-62mph sprint time to rival the fastest versions of the Model 3 and Polestar 3.
Inside, a 30in combined wide-screen infotainment display will feature, comprising of two 12.3in screens and a 5.3in climate control panel. You'll be able to access streaming services including Netflix, Disney+ and YouTube, with the ability to add other content through an app store.
In the smaller EV3, we’ve praised the system’s sharp graphics and snappy response times. As in the EV3, the EV4 will keep physical controls for its air conditioning, bringing a boost to usability over rivals.
The EV4 also offers "rest" and "theatre" modes which adjust the positioning of the front seats, ambient lighting and the sound system.
On top of that, the EV4 gets a flat-bottomed steering wheel and a 12in head-up display to minimise how often you take your eyes off the road. A floating centre console will house physical buttons to control driving assist systems, including adaptive cruise control, driver attention warning and speed limit assist.
The EV4 also benefits from a safety feature which detects the presence of your hands on the steering wheel, and deploys driving assist functions accordingly.
In saloon form, the EV4 will offer 490 litres of boot space, which drops to 435 litres if you opt for the hatchback. In both cases, that's more than the Polestar 2, but it doesn't beat the 594 litres of the model 3.
With prices due to start from around £35,000, the EV4 will undercut both the Model 3 and Polestar 2. Plus, as with the Korean brand’s other models, buyers will benefit from a seven-year warranty.
Beyond the EV4, Kia will then turn its attention to the EV5 SUV which, as you might imagine, will slot in-between the EV4 and EV6 in the brand’s electric car line-up. That car is a more conventional electric SUV, and is expected to arrive in 2026.
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