Kia EV4: It has been seen that Kia is stepping up efforts in the electric compact segment and a new test mule of the actual EV4 hatch has been caught on camera. Korean automaker, of course, realizes that while rivals concentrate on the compact electric vehicles, many continue to fail to solve fundamental issues, such as range.
Cost-Effective Design and Range
New in the pipeline seems to be the Kia EV4, to be available in a three-door hatchback model with a boot built in and a true five-door compact model. To be produced in Slovakia, the exterior of the EV4 will be equipped with an almost entirely digitalised centre console.
Kia has decided the same as with new electric compact crossover, it will use E-GMP platform but with the power system of 400V instead of 800V to reduce cost. The EV4 lineup will include models that will be driven by an electric motor with estimated output of 200 bhp and two lithium-ion batteries with a capacity of nearly 82 kWh. Such configurations will allow a range of 600 km on a single charge. The maker has said that the launch of the EV4 is planned for the early part of the year 2026 in Europe.
Another Eye-Opener The Kia’s impending EV4 is set to position the company to reign in on the highly-sensitive general market for compact electric vehicles, responding to several fundamental customer needs, such as price sensitivity, range, and practicality. European market launch is set for early 2026, the Kia EV4 demonstrates Kia’s dedication to innovation and sustainability in the expanding market for EVs.
