Kia EV4: specs, price and reviews
Compact electric hatchback from Kia on the E- platform in architecture (no 800V fast charging like the EV6 or EV9).
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Spec sheet
- Generation
- Hatchback 81,4 kWh (EU-spec 2025+, E-GMP 400V)
| Body style | Hatchback |
|---|---|
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 5 |
| WLTP range (km) | 625 |
| Battery (kWh) | 78 |
| Power (hp) | 204 |
| DC fast charging (kW) | 135 |
| Towing braked (kg) | 1000 |
| Boot (l) | 435 |
| Consumption WLTP (kWh/100km) | 14.9 |
DC charging time
| Charging situation | 10→80% (min) |
|---|---|
| At model peak (135 kW) | ~ 39 |
| At a 150 kW charger | ~ 39 |
| At a 50 kW charger | ~ 106 |
Price evolution
| reference date | starting price |
|---|---|
| 2025-08-19 | €41,195 |
| 2026-05-21 | €41,195 |
Frequently asked
What does the Kia EV4 cost roughly?
Indicative starting price € 41,195 (reference date 2026-05-21). Not an offer.
What is the WLTP range of the Kia EV4?
625 km WLTP (manufacturer figure). Owners typically report less in everyday driving, especially in cold weather. See the reviews below.
How much can the Kia EV4 tow?
1000 kg braked (manufacturer figure). Always check the registration document of the specific car.
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In depth
World premiere on 17 February 2025; the European hatchback has been built in Žilina, Slovakia, since August 2025, the first Kia EV built in Europe. The tested 81.4 kWh version reaches around 625 km WLTP with 78 kWh usable and 150 kW (204 hp). DC charging peaks around 135 kW, boot 435 litres (1,415 l with seats folded). 1,000 kg braked towing capacity. Indicative from-price for the Netherlands; check the official configurator for the current figure.
About the Kia EV4 Hatchback (2025)
Independent spec and rating reference. No offers, no sales.
The EV4 is Kia's compact electric model on the E-GMP platform, sitting between the EV3 crossover and the larger EV6 in the European line-up. The world premiere was on 17 February 2025 in Spain. Europe gets two body styles, a sedan and a hatchback; the hatchback is the European-focused version and has been built in Žilina, Slovakia, since 19 August 2025, making it the first Kia EV manufactured in Europe. Like the EV3, the EV4 uses the 400V variant of E-GMP, not the 800V architecture of the EV6 and EV9.
In practice
Two battery sizes are available: 58.3 kWh and 81.4 kWh. The tested 81.4 kWh version uses 78 kWh net, quotes around 625 km WLTP and 150 kW (204 hp) (manufacturer figure). DC charging peaks around 135 kW; 10-80% takes roughly 29 to 31 minutes (manufacturer figure, not measured by us). The boot is 435 litres, expanding to 1,415 litres with the rear seats folded. Braked towing capacity is 1,000 kg. The Dutch indicative starting price for the 81.4 kWh hatchback sits at 41,195 euro, a starting price, not an offer and not a forecast.
Points to note
The choice for 400V architecture means slower fast-charging stops than on the EV6 and EV9; weigh the price difference against the time difference per stop on long trips. The 1,000 kg braked towing rating is on the low side for the class. Long-term reliability data is by definition not yet documented for the European-spec car; ADAC and RDW data will take a few years to mature.
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