Kia EV4

Kia has taken a different route with the EV4: instead of another tall SUV, it is a low, sleek electric car that comes as a five-door hatchback or a four-door fastback. It suits drivers who want a long range and a quiet daily car without moving up to a bigger, thirstier body. The long range version covers up to 388 miles on the WLTP cycle, a figure Kia gives for the Air trim with the 81.4 kWh battery.

Range, batteries and charging

There is a choice of two battery sizes, and the 388-mile figure belongs to the larger 81.4 kWh pack. Kia notes that its technical figures for the car are expected targets and may change, so check the final numbers when you order. For the fastest charging the car needs a 400V charger that delivers at least 128 kW. Kia does not give a 10 to 80 percent time for the EV4.

Space and body styles

The hatchback has a 435 litre boot and the fastback has 490 litres, so the sloping roofline of the fastback does not cost any luggage space. Kia says the EV4 is built around driving pleasure and efficiency.

Trims and price

The hatchback comes in Air, Motion, GT-Line, GT-Line S and GT, and the fastback in GT-Line and GT-Line S. Hatchback prices start at £30,995 for the Air and £36,745 for the Motion, both with the £3,750 Electric Car Grant already taken off. The GT-Line is £39,445, the GT-Line S £43,945 and the GT £49,345. The fastback costs £40,945 in GT-Line and £45,445 in GT-Line S. The GT adds dual-motor all-wheel drive with 288 bhp and a 0 to 62 mph time of 5.6 seconds.

Safety, software and warranty

Euro NCAP gave the EV4 four stars in 2025. Driver aids include Highway Driving Assist 2.0, Smart Cruise Control 2, Blind-Spot Collision Avoidance Assist and Remote Smart Park Assist. Map and infotainment updates arrive over the air, free for a trial period and paid afterwards. Kia Connect services are free for seven years, and a Digital Key 2.0 can be shared with up to seven other drivers. The manufacturer warranty is seven years or 100,000 miles, and the battery is covered for eight years or 100,000 miles on cars registered from 1 January 2024.

Key facts

• Range: up to 388 miles (WLTP, long range Air, 81.4 kWh)
• Body styles: five-door hatchback and four-door fastback
• Boot: 435 litres (hatchback), 490 litres (fastback)
• Safety: Euro NCAP, 4 stars (2025)
• UK price from: £30,995 (Air, Electric Car Grant included)