Kia Unveils 2026 EV4 Sedan And Hatchback
Kia expands its electric vehicle range with the all-new EV4, a sedan and hatchback pairing aimed at shoppers who aren’t interested in SUVs. Originally previewed as a concept in late 2023, the production EV4 has now been officially revealed.
Key Points
- Front-wheel-drive EV with two battery options, offering up to 391 miles of range on the WLTP cycle.
- Sedan to be built in Korea, hatchback in Slovakia, with U.S. launch expected after 2025.
- Pricing expected slightly above the $35,000 EV3, making it a competitive EV option.
Both EV4 variants share a 111-inch wheelbase and measure 73.2 inches wide, but the sedan is 11.8 inches longer than its hatchback sibling. The sedan also sits slightly lower at 58.2 inches tall, compared to the hatchback’s 58.4 inches. The design prioritizes aerodynamics, achieving a drag coefficient of just 0.23, which helps maximize efficiency.
Unlike some other Kia EVs built on the E-GMP platform, the EV4 sticks with front-wheel drive instead of rear-wheel drive. The single 201-horsepower (150-kW) electric motor is paired with either a 58.3-kWh battery or a larger 81.4-kWh pack. The smaller battery achieves up to 267 miles in the sedan and 255 miles in the hatchback on the WLTP cycle. Those figures jump to 391 miles for the sedan and 367 miles for the hatchback when opting for the larger battery pack.
DC fast charging will replenish both batteries from 10% to 80% in roughly 30 minutes. With AC charging, fully charging the smaller pack will take 5 hours, 20 minutes, and more than 7 hours for the larger pack.
2026 Kia EV4 Sedan And EV4 Hatchback: All The Details
The EV4 isn't designed for high-speed thrills, with 0-62 mph times of 7.4-7.7 seconds, depending on the battery choice. Top speed is limited to 106 mph.
Inside, the EV4 features a triple-screen setup with two 12.3-inch displays for infotainment and driving data, plus a 5.3-inch screen for climate controls. While many functions are handled via touchscreens, Kia has retained physical shortcut buttons for convenience. Safety is also a key focus—Kia claims the roof can withstand five times the vehicle’s weight.
In terms of cargo space, the sedan offers 17.3 cubic feet, while the shorter hatchback provides 15.3 cubic feet. Thanks to Kia’s E-GMP platform, the interior remains spacious, with clever packaging for passengers and cargo.
The EV4 sedan will be built in Korea and launch next month in its home market, while the hatchback will be built in Slovakia for the European market, arriving in the second half of 2025. The U.S. market will get the EV4 sedan later, with pricing expected to be slightly above the $35,000 EV3.
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Come on!! The car in the pictures is not a sedan by far. The vehicle is too high. I´m one of those who will never buy a SUV or a crossover. If KIA is planning to buy a sedan, then show it. That one in the pictures is like the Polestar 2. It´s intended to be a sedan, but finally it´s not.
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Will it flake off paint?
Will the engine fail?
Will the cost to repair it be more than it is worth at 100K miles?
Kia and Hyundai are risks.