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Kia has done it again. The Korean automaker has lifted the covers off its latest electric offering, the EV4, which, rather helpfully, comes in both a sedan and hatchback configuration. And before you ask, no, this isn’t another one of those enormous SUVs designed to intimidate lesser road users. It is, instead, a properly thought-out electric vehicle that is neither too large nor too small.
Now, while Kia is keeping the exact specifications locked away until the Kia EV Day on February 27, we do have some rather important clues. For starters, the EV4 will borrow battery packs from the EV3, meaning we can expect 58.3kWh and 81.4kWh options. If history is anything to go by, the smaller unit should deliver a reasonable range, while the larger one will allow you to venture beyond the local supermarket without having to stop for a recharge every five minutes.
Performance figures remain a mystery for now, but considering the EV3 offers around 201 bhp and 283 Nm of torque, the EV4 should be in a similar ballpark. There’s also the possibility of a punchier dual-motor AWD variant, which would presumably add a few more horses and a bit more grip for those who like their electric cars to be slightly less sensible.
If you're wondering what the EV4 looks like, picture a Kia EV6 that has been slightly shrunk in the wash. The hatchback version carries over much of the design language from its larger sibling, featuring vertically stacked LED headlights, thick black cladding on the sides, and a rear spoiler that wouldn't look out of place on a spaceship. It’s all very futuristic, which is another way of saying it will divide opinion.
The sedan, on the other hand, sticks closely to the original EV4 concept from 2023. It has a sharply angled nose, a sloping roofline, and flush door handles, which—while making the car look incredibly sleek—do mean you’ll spend a good 30 seconds figuring out how to open the door. In terms of size, it’s expected to be longer than the Kia Seltos, meaning there should be enough room inside for four adults and possibly a small dog.
For those who like their electric cars with a bit more flair, Kia is also offering a GT-Line variant. This one gets sportier bumpers, wing-shaped elements at the front and rear, and triangular 19-inch wheels that look rather aggressive. It’s the sort of thing that suggests performance, even if, in reality, it makes little difference to how quickly the car gets off the line. But it does look nice, and that’s important.
Kia hasn’t yet confirmed when the EV4 will reach showrooms, but given that they’ve already trademarked it in India alongside the EV3 and EV5, it’s only a matter of time before it joins the growing lineup of sensible yet stylish electric vehicles. And, crucially, it will slot beneath the EV6 in Kia’s hierarchy, meaning it should be priced within reach of those who don’t have an oil well in their back garden.
All in all, the Kia EV4 looks like another strong contender in the world of electric hatchbacks and sedans. It’s practical, stylish, and—if Kia’s recent track record is anything to go by—rather good to drive. Now, if only they’d fit a proper engine in it...
