Overview
- European production is underway in Žilina, with the hatch going on sale in late 2025, the Fastback built in Korea, and the sedan due in the United States in early 2026.
- Launch cars use a single front motor rated at 150 kW paired with 58.3 kWh or 81.4 kWh batteries, with WLTP range claims up to around 380 miles for the hatch and 391 miles for the Fastback.
- A 400‑volt architecture delivers a quoted 10–80% recharge in roughly 31 minutes for the larger pack, slower than Kia’s 800‑volt EV6 and EV9 systems.
- UK lineup includes Air, GT‑Line and GT‑Line S trims starting at £34,695, with a heat pump offered as a £900 option.
- Early drives praise composed handling, ride comfort and interior packaging, while noting tyre noise at motorway speeds, compromised rear visibility and no one‑pedal mode in tested cars; Kia also says an EV4 GT is in development with testing this month and details due later this year.