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Kia EV4 sedan vs Kia EV6
The Kia EV4 Sedan and Kia EV6 sit on the same brand platform but target different segments. The EV4 sedan is a compact electric sedan built for efficiency, commuting, and lower cost entry into EV ownership. The EV6 is a mid-size crossover with a sportier profile, aimed at buyers who want stronger performance, more space, and advanced charging tech.
Range favors the EV4 sedan in long-range form, reaching up to about 630 km WLTP depending on battery, driven by its aerodynamic design. The EV6 delivers solid range but varies widely by trim, typically lower in base versions and competitive in higher trims. Charging is where the EV6 leads. It uses an 800V architecture, enabling ultra-fast DC charging, often 10–80 percent in under 20 minutes. The EV4 sedan runs a 400V setup, with charging closer to 30 minutes for the same window and lower peak speeds.
Price positioning places the EV4 sedan lower, targeting the affordable compact EV segment. The EV6 sits higher due to its size, performance, and premium positioning. Market availability is broader for the EV6, already sold globally, while the EV4 sedan is rolling out across key markets in phases. This comparison helps you decide between lower cost and efficiency or higher performance and faster charging capability.
Within the brand, the EV4 sedan aligns with models like the Kia EV3 and sits below the Kia EV6 and Kia EV9. It competes with external rivals such as the Tesla Model 3 and Hyundai Ioniq 6. The EV6 overlaps with rivals like the Tesla Model Y and Ford Mustang Mach-E.
The Kia EV4 sedan offers longer range efficiency, lower expected pricing, and a cleaner sedan design, but it has slower charging speeds, less performance focus, and no AWD options in early versions. The Kia EV6 delivers faster charging, stronger performance including AWD variants, and more interior versatility, but it comes with higher pricing, lower efficiency in some trims, and larger size that is less suited to tight urban use.
Quick verdict: choose the EV4 sedan for range and cost efficiency, pick the EV6 for performance, faster charging, and broader capability.
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MODEL
| Models |
Kia EV4 sedan Standard Range FWD Kia EV4 sedan Long Range FWD Kia EV4 sedan GT Kia EV6 Standard Range RWD Kia EV6 Long Range RWD Kia EV6 Long Range AWD Kia EV6 GT |
LAUNCH
| Announced |
2025, February 27 - Kia EV4 sedan Standard Range FWD 2025, February 27 - Kia EV4 sedan Long Range FWD 2026, January 9 - Kia EV4 sedan GT 2024, May 14 - Kia EV6 Standard Range RWD 2024, May 14 - Kia EV6 Long Range RWD 2024, May 14 - Kia EV6 Long Range AWD 2024, November 22 - Kia EV6 GT |
| Status |
Coming soon. Expected release 2026
Available to order. Released 2024, September - Kia EV6 Standard Range RWD Available to order. Released 2024, September - Kia EV6 Long Range RWD Available to order. Released 2024, September - Kia EV6 Long Range AWD Available to order. Released 2025, January - Kia EV6 GT |
| Country of origin | South Korea South Korea |
| Base Price |
$ 42,900 € 45,000 - Kia EV6 Standard Range RWD $ 46,200 € 50,000 £ 45,600 - Kia EV6 Long Range RWD $ 50,300 € 54,000 £ 52,100 - Kia EV6 Long Range AWD $ 63,800 € 70,000 £ 65,500 - Kia EV6 GT |
PERFORMANCE
| Power |
FWD 204 hp (150 kW) - Kia EV4 sedan Standard Range FWD FWD 204 hp (150 kW) - Kia EV4 sedan Long Range FWD AWD 288 hp (215 kW) - Kia EV4 sedan GT RWD 167 hp (125 kW) - Kia EV6 Standard Range RWD RWD 225 hp (168 kW) - Kia EV6 Long Range RWD AWD 320 hp (239 kW) - Kia EV6 Long Range AWD AWD 641 hp (478 kW) - Kia EV6 GT |
| Torque |
350 Nm (258 lb-ft) - Kia EV6 Standard Range RWD 350 Nm (258 lb-ft) - Kia EV6 Long Range RWD 605 Nm (446 lb-ft) - Kia EV6 Long Range AWD 770 Nm (568 lb-ft) - Kia EV6 GT |
| Acceleration The acceleration numbers are an easy way to compare car performance. We list either time from 0 to 100 km/h or time from 0 to 60mph, depending on which number(s) the manufacturers provide. The lower the acceleration time, the higher performance the car is. |
7.4 sec 0-62 mph - Kia EV4 sedan Standard Range FWD 7.7 sec 0-62 mph - Kia EV4 sedan Long Range FWD 5.6 sec 0-62 mph - Kia EV4 sedan GT 8.3 sec 0-60 mph (8.7 sec 0-62 mph) - Kia EV6 Standard Range RWD 7.3 sec 0-60 mph (7.3 sec 0-62 mph) - Kia EV6 Long Range RWD 5 sec 0-60 mph (5.2 sec 0-62 mph) - Kia EV6 Long Range AWD 3.4 sec 0-60 mph (3.5 sec 0-62 mph) - Kia EV6 GT |
| Max Speed |
106 mph (170 km/h)
115 mph (185 km/h) - Kia EV6 Standard Range RWD 115 mph (185 km/h) - Kia EV6 Long Range RWD 117 mph (185 km/h) - Kia EV6 Long Range AWD 161 mph (260 km/h) - Kia EV6 GT |
| transmission | Single-speed Single-speed |
BATTERY
| Capacity |
58.3 kWh total - Kia EV4 sedan Standard Range FWD 81.4 kWh total - Kia EV4 sedan Long Range FWD 81.4 kWh total - Kia EV4 sedan GT 63 kWh total - Kia EV6 Standard Range RWD 84 kWh total - Kia EV6 Long Range RWD 84 kWh total - Kia EV6 Long Range AWD 84 kWh total - Kia EV6 GT |
| Tech |
Li-Ion NCM (400V type)
Liquid-cooled Lithium-ion Polymer 523V (800V type) - Kia EV6 Standard Range RWD Liquid-cooled Lithium-ion Polymer 697V (800V type) - Kia EV6 Long Range RWD Liquid-cooled Lithium-ion Polymer 697V (800V type) - Kia EV6 Long Range AWD Liquid-cooled Lithium-ion NCM 697V (800V type) - Kia EV6 GT |
| Range |
267 mi WLTP - Kia EV4 sedan Standard Range FWD 391 mi WLTP - Kia EV4 sedan Long Range FWD 391 mi WLTP - Kia EV4 sedan GT 266 mi WLTP (237 mi EPA) - Kia EV6 Standard Range RWD 347 mi WLTP (319 mi EPA) - Kia EV6 Long Range RWD 324 mi WLTP (295 mi EPA) - Kia EV6 Long Range AWD 280 mi WLTP (231 mi EPA) - Kia EV6 GT |
| Consumption |
264 Wh/mi WLTP - Kia EV6 Standard Range RWD 272 Wh/mi WLTP - Kia EV6 Long Range RWD 285 Wh/mi WLTP - Kia EV6 Long Range AWD 336 Wh/mi WLTP - Kia EV6 GT |
| Recuperation |
Yes
Yes, with steering wheel paddles |
| Heat Pump | |
| AC Charging |
Type 2 11 kW, 10-100% in 5 h 20 min - Kia EV4 sedan Standard Range FWD Type 2 11 kW, 10-100% in 7 h 15 min - Kia EV4 sedan Long Range FWD Type 2 11 kW, 10-100% in 7 h 15 min - Kia EV4 sedan GT Type 2 11 kW, 0-100% in 8 h 45 min |
| DC Charging |
CCS, 10-80% in 29 min - Kia EV4 sedan Standard Range FWD CCS, 10-80% in 31 min - Kia EV4 sedan Long Range FWD CCS, 10-80% in 31 min - Kia EV4 sedan GT CCS 195 kW max, 10-80% in 18 min - Kia EV6 Standard Range RWD CCS 258 kW max, 10-80% in 18 min - Kia EV6 Long Range RWD CCS 258 kW max, 10-80% in 18 min - Kia EV6 Long Range AWD CCS 258 kW max, 10-80% in 18 min - Kia EV6 GT |
| Others |
Vehicle to load (V2L) 3.5 KW max Vehicle to grid (V2G) 10 KW max Vehicle to load (V2L), Vehicle to vehicle (V2V) 250V electrical outlet (3.5 KW max) |
BODY
| Type | 5 door sedan, 5 seats 5 door crossover, 5 seats |
| Platform | E-GMP E-GMP |
| Dimensions | 186.2 x 73.2 x 58.3 in (4730 x 1860 x 1480 mm) 4695 x 1880 x 1550 mm (184.8 x 74.0 x 61.0 in) |
| Drag Co-Efficient | 0.23 Cd |
| Wheelbase | 111.0 in (2820 mm) 2900 mm (114.2 in) |
| Clearance | 155 mm (6.1 in) |
| Weight |
EU: 1855 kg unladen, 2405 kg gross (US: 1874 kg curb, 2320 kg GVWR) - Kia EV6 Standard Range RWD EU: 1950 kg unladen, 2495 kg gross (US: 1995 kg curb, 2475 kg GVWR) - Kia EV6 Long Range RWD EU: 2060 kg unladen, 2600 kg gross (US: 2100 kg curb, 2580 kg GVWR) - Kia EV6 Long Range AWD EU: 2220 kg unladen, 2660 kg gross (US: 2215 kg curb, 2650 kg GVWR) - Kia EV6 GT |
| Suspension | Front MacPherson struts, rear multi-link, frequency-responsive valves in the dampers, hydro G suspension bushing Front MacPherson struts, rear multi-link |
| Wheels | R17 R19, R20, R21 |
| Trunk/Boot | EU: 17.3 ft³ EU: 490 l, 1290 l max (US: 691 l, 1322 l max) |
| Frunk/Bonnet | Yes 52 l |
| Towing |
No
EU: 750 kg unbraked, 750 kg braked - Kia EV6 Standard Range RWD EU: 750 kg unbraked, 1800 kg braked (US: 1225 kg braked) - Kia EV6 Long Range RWD EU: 750 kg unbraked, 1800 kg braked (US: 1225 kg braked) - Kia EV6 Long Range AWD EU: 750 kg unbraked, 1800 kg braked (US: 1225 kg braked) - Kia EV6 GT |
DISPLAYS
| Centre |
12.3" touchscreen
12.3" touchscreen |
| Driver's Display | 12.3" 12.3" |
| Head-Up | Yes Yes, with augmented reality |
| Others | 5.3" climate control screen |
COMFORT
| Seats |
Heated front seats
Heated and cooled front seats, heated outer rear seats |
| Roof |
Glass sunroof, tilt & slide
Panoramic glass roof, tilt & slide |
| Parking Aids |
Front and rear sensors, reversing camera, Remote Smart Parking Assist
Front and rear sensors, 360 camera, reversing camera, remote park assist |
| Connectivity |
Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
Wired Android Auto and Apple CarPlay |
SAFETY
| Airbags | Front, side, rear, head airbag system 10 airbags: front, center, side, rear, head airbag system |
| Driving Aids | Front radar, several cameras. Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist 2, Lane Keeping Assist, Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist, Safety Exit Warning, Safety Exit Assist, Driver Attention Warning, High Beam Assist, Lane Following Assist 2, Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist, Blind-spot View Monitor, Rear View Monitor, Surround View Monitor, Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist Front radar, several cameras. Forward/Rear collision avoidance assist, Autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian recognition, Blind spot detection, Rear cross traffic alert, Safe exit assist, Front/side/rear parking collision avoidance assist, Remote Smart Parking Assist 2.0, Lane Following Assist 2.0 |
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