Our Rating
The overall rating is based on review by our experts
PERFORMANCE
5 / 10
BATTERY
7 / 10
BODY
3 / 10
DISPLAYS
5 / 10
COMFORT
6 / 10
SAFETY
7 / 10
PROS
- Longest WLTP range in its price class among mainstream electric hatchbacks (up to 388 miles/625 km on Long Range)
- 150 kW motor paired with a 29–31 minute 10–80% DC charge time despite the cheaper 400V platform
- Undercuts EV6 pricing while carrying over E-GMP build quality and a genuinely usable 435-litre boot
CONS
- DC charging caps around 127 kW on the 400V architecture, noticeably behind 800V rivals at similar money
- Hatchback body style isn't sold in the US market — Kia has delayed it there indefinitely, limiting availability to Europe and select global markets
The Kia EV4 Hatchback is Kia’s entry-to-mid-tier electric hatchback, slotting into the brand’s EV lineup between the smaller EV3 crossover and the larger EV6. It’s a C-segment five-door hatchback built on Kia’s front-wheel-drive E-GMP architecture, with a single front-mounted motor and no all-wheel-drive option available on the 2026 hatchback (AWD arrives on later model-year updates). What makes the EV4 notable isn’t styling — it’s the fact that this is Kia’s first EV designed and built in Europe, tuned specifically for European roads rather than adapted from a global SUV platform, and it’s the first Kia EV to post a WLTP range past 380 miles.
Battery, Range, and Charging
The EV4 Hatchback ships with two battery options. The Standard Range uses a 58.3 kWh pack (54.0 kWh usable) rated at up to 435 km (270 miles) WLTP. The Long Range steps up to an 81.4 kWh pack (78.0 kWh usable), reaching up to 625 km (388 miles) WLTP. Both use the same 150 kW (201 hp) motor, with 0–100 km/h in 7.4 seconds (Standard) or 7.7 seconds (Long Range). Charging runs through an 11 kW onboard AC charger — a Type 2 connector, in line with most rivals in this class — while DC fast charging peaks around 101–127 kW depending on battery size, enough for a 10–80% top-up in roughly 29–31 minutes. Worth flagging: the EV4 runs on Kia’s cheaper 400V version of E-GMP rather than the 800V system found in the EV6 and Ioniq 5, which is the main reason peak DC charging tops out well below those siblings.
Pricing, Fit, and Competitive Set
In its launch market, Europe, the EV4 Hatchback starts around €37,590 (roughly $43,000), with UK pricing spanning from about £30,995 for the entry Air trim (after incentives) up to £43,945 for the range-topping GT-Line S. It suits commuters and small families who want genuine long-range capability and E-GMP practicality — 435 litres of boot space — without paying EV6 money.
Within Kia’s own lineup, the EV4 sits directly between the EV3 (smaller, SUV-bodied, cheaper) and the EV6 (larger, faster-charging, pricier). Outside the brand, its closest rivals are the Volkswagen ID.3 and the Cupra Born, both similarly sized electric hatchbacks competing on range and price in the same European segment. For a head-to-head SEO comparison, the VW ID.3 is the tightest match — near-identical body style, comparable battery tiers, and overlapping pricing.
Kia EV4 Hatchback 2026 Photos
