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Auto Car
17-07-2025
- Automotive
- Auto Car
Kia EV4 Fastback goes on sale at £40,895 to rival Tesla Model 3
The Kia EV4 Fastback, the brand's first electric saloon, will arrive in September priced from £40,895. Sold alongside the Europe-made EV4 hatchback, the Fastback is expected to be more of a niche seller in the UK given it has been designed as more of a global model for the Korean firm – similar to the positioning of the Audi's A6 Saloon compared to A6 Saloon. In the UK, the Fastback, to be built in Korea, draws power exclusively from a 81.4kWh battery (compared to the entry £34,695 hatch's 58.3kWh pack). It is the most aerodynamic model Kia has ever made with a drag coefficient of 0.23Cd (thanks in part to active front air flaps), which helps the car achieve up to 380 miles of range from a single charge. Advertisement What's more, its 400V system allows for a 10-80% charge in 31 minutes. Power comes from a 201bhp front motor that can push the car to 62mph from standing in 7.9secs. With those figures and starting price, this positions the Fastback squarely at Tesla's Model 3. It is sold in two trims, GT-Line and the £45,395 GT-Line S. Inside, it is the same layout as the hatch: a 12.3in segments for infotainment and instrumentation, divided by a 5.3in climate panel. Boot space is rated at 490-litres Order books are now open, with deliveries to begin from September.
Top Gear
02-07-2025
- Automotive
- Top Gear
Prices for the (literally) edgy Kia EV4 start from £34,695
Electric Tesla Model 3, Cupra Born and VW ID.3 rival is here, but no word on the fastback as yet Skip 1 photos in the image carousel and continue reading Prices are in for the distinctively angular Kia EV4 – the newest fully electric, four-door hatchback on the Korean carmaker's block – and the entry-level 'Air' trim will cost from £34,695, a smidge more than the basic Cupra Born. For that sub-£35k price tag, the Air gives you a single 201bhp (150kW) front-mounted electric motor capable of generating 209lb ft, a 58.3kWh battery and 273 miles of range. It also gives you a pair of 12.3in displays, and an integrated 5.3in climate touchscreen with real buttons for heating and cooling. Advertisement - Page continues below Kia's also integrated ChatGPT (because that's the trend now), Android Auto and Apple Carplay. There's another version of the EV4 Air that gets the same 201bhp motor and a bigger 81.4kWh battery, which bumps range right up to 388 miles and the starting price to £37,695 – akin to the range-topping Renault Megane E-tech. You might like Step up to the sportier 'GT-Line' trim, and for £39,395 you'll get - that's right - the same 201bhp motor, that bigger battery with 362 miles of juice, and choice goodies like bigger 19in wheels and the option of a 'Wolf Grey' paintjob, fur real. Otherwise white is the standard exterior finish on the Kia, so prepare to throw in another £650 for black, blue or red. The GT Line's styling and additional tech kit – including more comfy seats, ambient lighting and a wireless charger for your phone – carry through into the range-topping 'GT-Line S', which kicks off from £43,895. Same battery as the GT-Line. And e-motor. And range. And while that price will put you over the Expensive Car Supplement threshold, the extra four grand buys heated and cooled seats, a fancier sound system, HUD, park assist, electric tailgate and other driver assistance features. Advertisement - Page continues below On a home charger, charging will take over five hours for the smaller battery, or seven for the bigger one. The EV4 has 400V electrical architecture, able to support 350kW power delivery cutting the 10-80 per cent recharge to around half an hour. Elsewhere, there's no word on that fastback yet - sorry. For now, order books are only open for the hatchback, but stay tuned for more news on that one when we get it. Thank you for subscribing to our newsletter. Look out for your regular round-up of news, reviews and offers in your inbox. Get all the latest news, reviews and exclusives, direct to your inbox.
Auto Car
01-07-2025
- Automotive
- Auto Car
New Kia EV4 hatchback brings 388-mile range for £37,695
The new Kia EV4 hatchback will be priced from £34,695 when the first examples land in the UK this autumn. Little changed from the concept shown in 2023, the EV4 shares its underpinnings with the smaller EV3 hatchback. The EV4 will be offered with both hatchback and saloon bodies, with the former roughly as large as the Hyundai Kona Electric and the latter's stretched rump making it longer than the Tesla Model 3. It will be sold primarily as a hatch in Europe, where it will be a natural rival to the Citroën ë-C4, Volkswagen ID 3 and Volvo EX40. Advertisement Both versions will be offered with a single front-mounted motor producing 201bhp, giving a 0-62mph in the mid-7.0sec range, depending on the chosen battery and trim level. All Kia EVs are destined to receive hot GT versions, so a dual-motor, four-wheel-drive range-topper with power and pace to match the MG 4 EV XPower is expected down the line. The entry-level EV4 gets a 58.3kWh battery pack that yields a range of 273 miles in hatch guise. With an 81.4kWh battery (starting from £37,695), the hatch delivers 388 miles miles between charges. A 10-80% charge takes at least 29 minutes for the smaller battery and at least 31 minutes for the larger one. Inside, the EV4 gets the same 30in dashboard screen as the EV3, comprising two 12.3in segments for infotainment and instrumentation, divided by a 5.3in climate panel.
Motor 1
16-06-2025
- Automotive
- Motor 1
The 2026 Kia EV4 Is a Better Tesla Model 3: Review
Quick Specs 2026 Kia EV4 Motor Single Permanent-Magnet Battery 58.3 Kilowatt-Hour / 81.4 Kilowatt-Hour Output 201 Horsepower / 208 Pound-Feet Range 235 Miles / 330 Miles (est.) Base Price / As Tested $39,000 (est.) / $45,000 (est.) Pros: Smooth Chassis & Powertrain, Button-Rich Interior, Solid Range Cons: Strange Design, No AWD Available at Launch Kia EV4 Overview: The Model 3 Competitor You've Been Waiting For Photo by: Brian Silvestro / Motor1 The EV4 is a fascinating proposition. Aimed directly at the Tesla Model 3, it's a small(ish) electric sedan set to arrive next year, in a world dominated by crossovers. Why would Kia bring a four-door EV Stateside when popular opinion suggests the body style is dying? Well, it isn't dying—at least not at Kia. The company's similarly sized, gas-powered K4 was its best-selling vehicle in January. After some time behind the wheel, that proposition is even more convincing. While the EV4's styling might raise eyebrows from onlookers, it's an exceedingly pleasant thing to drive. Though not terribly sporty or rapid, the electric sedan provides adequate comfort, solid range, and a wide assortment of useful features, all for a reasonable price (at least, we think it'll be affordable—Kia hasn't released pricing just yet). Battery & Motor: Two Sizes, Only One Motor Photo by: Brian Silvestro / Motor1 When the Kia EV4 arrives in North America at the beginning of 2026, buyers will have a choice between two battery sizes: 58.3 kilowatt-hours or 81.4 kilowatt-hours. No matter which you choose, the battery pairs with a single permanent-magnet motor mounted under the hood, spinning the front wheels. It makes 201 horsepower and 208 pound-feet of torque—not groundbreaking by any means, but enough to get the car up to speed in a reasonable fashion. Like most EVs in the Hyundai and Kia family, the EV4 rides on the conglomerate's Electric-Global Modular Platform (E-GMP). It's a proven skateboard-style chassis that's seen much success in cars like the Ioniq 5 and the Kia EV9. But while those cars run on an 800-volt architecture, the EV4 and its sister car, the EV3 crossover, use a 400-volt layout. Kia says this is to achieve a nice balance between charging times, range, and performance, but really, it's just to keep costs down. Technology & Infotainment: Best In the Business Photo by: Brian Silvestro / Motor1 Modern Hyundais and Kias are at the forefront of easy-to-use, smooth infotainment systems. The EV4 is no different. The sedan debuts Kia's next-generation interface, displayed across two 12.3-inch screens. One is a center-mounted touch screen, with another for the driver display. There's standard wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, naturally. I was able to connect my phone in seconds, and it reconnected without trouble every time after that. UI menus were easy to navigate, and the touchscreen responded seamlessly. Best of all, there are real buttons on the steering wheel and the dashboard for things like media and climate controls (though sadly, some of the navigation buttons under the touchscreen are touch-capacitive). A six-speaker sound system comes standard on the EV4, though I was only able to test out the optional eight-speaker Harman Kardon stereo. For a semi-budget system, I found it fairly impressive, without too much distortion at the top end. Kia also made its Digital Key 2.0 software standard on the EV4. It allows users to connect up to 15 devices to the car, including smartphones and smartwatches, which act as digital keys for entry and startup. Design: Quite Strange Photo by: Brian Silvestro / Motor1 The most controversial part of the EV4 is undoubtedly its looks. Seemingly plucked out of a concept studio, it wears a futuristic skin with odd curves and questionable proportions. It's certainly not beautiful or elegant, but it's also far from boring—something most competitors in the segment can't say for themselves. The shape evokes a reaction, which is why Kia went with it. Passenger & Cargo Space: Very Useful Photo by: Brian Silvestro / Motor1 Those strange looks unlock a healthy amount of space in the cabin, both for the front and rear occupants. There's a healthy amount of leg, arm, and shoulder room for the driver and passenger, with plenty of adjustability. The rear seats deliver ample space—far more than a Model 3—for occupants of all sizes. It reminds me of the Ioniq 6 in the way the rear bench can easily accommodate six-foot-plus people with ease—not a coincidence, seeing as how the two cars share a platform. The cargo area is similarly massive. It's unfortunate there's no hatch opening, but the trunk opens wide enough to accept large items, with enough storage space in the rear to swallow up to 17.3 cubic feet of stuff. Sadly, there's no front trunk, as that space is occupied by the motor and the cooling apparatus. Driving Impressions: Smooth & Steady Photo by: Brian Silvestro / Motor1 To drive the Kia EV4 is to have a very standard EV experience. The cabin is airy and easy to see out of, if a bit upright. The steering is smooth and light, but generally devoid of feel. As with any electric car, the go pedal responds with an instant, exciting thrust, though in this car, it quickly dies off as you reach higher speeds. The ride is soft and agreeable, while the brakes are easy to modulate for linear creeps to stoplights. The one driver-centric gimmick, Kia's i-Pedal 3.0, allows the driver to control the strength of the EV4's regenerative braking via the steering wheel-mounted paddles. I found myself using them more than I thought I would, just to slow the car in traffic without having to reach for the brake pedal. Nothing on this car stands out as overly harsh or heavy. Everything is easy and straightforward. It's designed to disappear under you, act as a simple tool to transport you from one place to another while you enjoy music or a podcast. At that, the EV4 is excellent. Range & Charging: Solid for the Segment While the design might not be for everyone, its resulting 0.23 Cd means the EV4 cuts efficiently through the air. Official EPA estimates are still a ways out, but Kia predicts a range of 330 miles for the larger battery pack and 235 miles for the smaller pack. The 400-volt architecture means the EV4 can't charge as quickly as the more expensive cars in Kia's lineup, though the company says charging from 10 to 80 percent should only take 29 minutes for the small battery pack, or 31 minutes for the larger pack, provided you're using a DC fast charger. Pricing & Verdict: It Really Depends Photo by: Brian Silvestro / Motor1 Here's where things get messy. The EV4 is supposed to be a Tesla Model 3 competitor, but since it'll be built in South Korea, it'll be subject to import tariffs put in place by the Trump administration. We wouldn't be surprised to see the starting MSRP end up in the high $30,000 range as a result. There's also the federal tax credit for electric vehicles, which could be killed off by the government's new spending bill. So the EV4 would be hit with a double-whammy of tariffs and no tax incentives, making it far less competitive in the segment than Kia expected. In the high $30,000 range, the EV4 still makes sense. It delivers solid range in an appealing package, much akin to a nice appliance. But anything above that, and it starts to become a harder sell. The Ioniq 6 starts at under $40,000, and it brings a similar range in a prettier, rear-drive package. To pay more for a stranger-looking, front-drive car is unreasonable. Competitors Hyundai Ioniq 6 Polestar 2 Tesla Model 3 2026 Kia EV4 FAQs Does the Kia EV4 Come in a hatchback? Yes, Kia builds a hatchback version of the EV4. Sadly, it's not offered in North America, as there isn't strong demand for it here. A Kia spokesperson confirmed to Motor1 we'll only be getting the sedan. What is the Kia EV4's Price? Kia has yet to release official pricing for the EV4 in North America, as it isn't expected to go on sale until the first quarter of 2026. We predict it'll have a starting price of around $41,000 once it lands Stateside. How much range does the Kia EV4 have? Kia has yet to release an EPA-estimated range figure for the EV4, but it predicts the smaller battery pack will be capable of 235 miles of range. The larger battery pack should be able to travel 330 miles on a single charge, according to the company. Gallery: 2026 Kia EV4 Review 39 Source: Brian Silvestro / Motor1 More Kia's EV Onslaught The 2025 Kia EV6 GT Gets Even Better With Fake Gear Shifts What EV Slump? Hyundai and Kia Break Sales Records for Electric Cars Get the best news, reviews, columns, and more delivered straight to your inbox, daily. back Sign up For more information, read our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use . 2026 Kia EV4 Specifications Motor Single Permanent-Magnet Battery 58.3 Kilowatt-Hours / 81.4 Kilowatt-Hours Output 201 Horsepower / 208 Pound-Feet EV Range 235 Miles / 330 Miles (est.) Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive Speed 0-60 MPH 7.5 Seconds (est.) Maximum speed 105 Miles Per Hour (Electronically Limited) Weight 3,900 Pounds (est.) Seating Capacity 5 Cargo Volume 17.3 Cubic Feet On Sale Q1 2026 Base Price $39,000 (est.) As-Tested Price $45,000 (est.) Share this Story Facebook X LinkedIn Flipboard Reddit WhatsApp E-Mail Got a tip for us? Email: tips@ Join the conversation ( )
Car and Driver
16-06-2025
- Automotive
- Car and Driver
View Interior Photos of the 2026 Kia EV4
read the full review | See Exterior Photos The Kia EV4 is a new electric compact sedan, and while its exterior is pretty funky, the interior keeps things pretty normal.
