Overview
- Kia has put the EV4 GT on sale as the first performance version of its EV4 hatch with a twin‑motor, all‑wheel‑drive setup producing 292 hp and a 0–62 mph time of 5.6 seconds.
- The car uses an 81.4 kWh battery and a six‑speed Virtual Gear Shift system borrowed from Hyundai’s N tech to simulate engine noise and paddle‑shifted gears for a familiar, analogue‑style driving experience.
- Kia specifies a 313‑mile WLTP range and a 128 kW peak DC charge rate, figures that reviewers say leave the EV4 GT behind some Volkswagen Group rivals on long‑distance range and charging speed.
- Pricing starts at £49,345 for the EV4 GT, making it Kia’s most affordable GT but notably costlier than a roughly £45,000 Cupra alternative, with Kia stressing rear‑seat space, comfort and its seven‑year warranty as part of the value case.
- Reviewers praise the EV4 GT’s spacious cabin, composed adaptive suspension and convincing simulated gearbox yet note the car is tuned for cross‑country comfort rather than outright, track‑focused sharpness, fitting a wider industry trend of EVs using simulated engine cues to broaden appeal.