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Kia EV4 (2025) specs, price, ratings and reviews

Compact electric hatchback from Kia on the E- platform in architecture (no 800V fast charging like the EV6 or EV9).

from € 41,195

Category scores

These are our own numbers, not the manufacturer’s stars. The scale runs from 0 to 100, higher is better, and every figure carries a source with a reference date. Which category weighs more for you is something you know better than we do. How these scores work.

  • Sustainability 78/100
    Sustainability: 78 of 100. Source and reference date source: WLTP consumption 14.9 kWh/100km + Kia battery warranty (7 yr/150,000 km) + LCA indication ICCT 2024 for C-segment EV · reference date 2026-05-21
  • Reliability not yet rated
    Reliability: insufficient data. Why no score? source: Too recent for reliable data (ADAC, RDW, owner forums); EU production since Q3 2025 · reference date 2026-05-21
  • Fuel economy 81/100
    Fuel economy: 81 of 100. Source and reference date source: WLTP 14.9 kWh/100km manufacturer figure; early owner reports public forums, not measured by us · reference date 2026-05-21
  • Practicality 70/100
    Practicality: 70 of 100. Source and reference date source: Boot 435 l + 1,000 kg towing weight vs C-segment hatchback (manufacturer figure, indicative) · reference date 2026-05-21
  • Value retention not yet rated
    Value retention: insufficient data. Why no score? source: Too recent on the market for stable residual-value data per trim · reference date 2026-05-21

Scale 0–100 · every figure has a named source and reference date · with no usable data we show no figure

Specifications

Generation
Hatchback 81,4 kWh (EU-spec 2025+, E-GMP 400V)
Technical specifications, indicative. WLTP is the official EU test cycle; real-world figures are usually a bit lower. See our sources and methodology or the glossary.
Body style Hatchback
Seats 5
Doors 5
Range (WLTP, km) 625
Battery capacity (kWh — larger = longer range) 78
Power (hp) 204
0–100 km/h (seconds) 7.7
Top speed (km/h) 170
Length (mm) 4,430
Width, excl. mirrors (mm) 1,860
Height (mm) 1,485
Kerb weight (kg) 1,896
Fast charging, public charger (kW, peak) 135
Towing — braked (with trailer brakes) (kg) 1,000
Boot (l) 435
Consumption (WLTP, kWh per 100 km — lower is better) 14.9

Fast charging at a public charger (10→80%)

Fast charging on the road (DC = the rapid charger you find at motorway stops, not home charging): indicative time from 10 to 80 percent, calculated from the specs — not measured by us. Actual time varies with charger, temperature and battery level at the start. The 10→80% window is the standard benchmark because the final stretch (80→100%) deliberately charges slower to protect the battery.
Charging situation10→80% (minutes)
At the car's own maximum charging rate (135 kW) ~ 39
At a 150 kW charger ~ 39
At a 50 kW charger ~ 106
How is this calculated? We assume around 70% of the battery sits in the 10→80% window and an average power around 62% of peak (the curve tapers towards the end). At a fixed charger the power is capped to that charger. An estimate, not a manufacturer figure.

Charging at home uses AC power and is slower: a home wallbox typically delivers 7.4 to 11 kW. That is separate from the fast-charge times shown above.

More on this: fast charging in practice, public charging and charging passes.

Price evolution

reference datestarting 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 (with trailer brakes) — the figure that applies when your trailer (such as a caravan) has its own brakes. Manufacturer figure; the exact, binding limit for a specific car is on its registration document.

How long does fast-charging the Kia EV4 take (10→80%)?

Roughly 39 minutes on a 135 kW charger (10→80%, factory calculation, indicative). Actual time depends on battery temperature and the charging curve — the car's charging speed drops as the battery fills.

How big is the battery in the Kia EV4?

78 kWh usable capacity (manufacturer figure). Check the warranty terms of the specific car for capacity retention.

What does the Kia EV4 use in real-world driving?

The factory WLTP figure is 14.9 kWh/100 km. Owners typically report more in mixed use, with the usual winter penalty. See the owner experiences below.

How much boot space does the Kia EV4 have?

435 litres (manufacturer figure). See the spec sheet for the full dimensions.

Owner experiences

Owner experiences — not our editors and not the press. We edit only spelling and readability; the content and the score are left as written. See the review policy for how these are handled.

No owner has written in about this one yet. If you drive it, yours would be the first. Write the first owner review.

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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Kia EV4: next steps?

You’ve seen the numbers and the scores. We don’t sell cars and we take no cut, so where you go next is your call. Compare it against something else, or print the spec sheet and book a test drive.

No tax or financial advice. Every figure shows its source and reference date. Always compare with an independent adviser and the official source. Source: OEM datasheets + RDW + ADAC (see methodology); rating and price reference dates are listed per figure.