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The upcoming new 2026 Kia EV4 sedan and hatch electric cars have been unveiled properly today, following last week's initial first look.
Today's reveal also brings the first official confirmation of an Australian launch, although final local details and pricing are still to be announced, coming "in due course".
One detail not yet confirmed is that we might only get the Korea-built sedan, as the hatch will be built in Slovakia – and Kia Australia's product boss Roland Rivero has commented in the past on the difficulties in securing a good price and shipping program for models out of that factory.
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Slotting between the EV3 and the EV5 in the electric Kia line-up, the EV4 will enter as a direct rival to popular models like the Tesla Model 3, Polestar 2 and MG 4.
Along with the EV3 and EV5, the EV4 will count the bigger EV6 and EV9 SUVs among its stablemates.
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The EV4’s styling, like its siblings, is sharp and futuristic, and features the brand’s latest ‘EV Tiger Face’ design theme.
The vertical lighting units speak more to the brand’s new styling identity, while the heavily raked roofline is decidedly coupe-like.
The hatchback is boxier for more practicality and features an upright D-pillar that’s similar to the new petrol-powered K4 small car with which the EV4 will share showroom space.
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Another new detail in today's announcement is our first look at the EV4's interior, and it's clear that Kia feels beige is back – although the official name might be something trendier like tan or sand... (Update: the official name is Nougat Brown.)
The EV4 isn't Kia's first new model with this tan/sand/beige interior finish, of course, as the EV5 has already embraced the '90s Windows PC colour of choice.
Opt for the sporty GT-Line models and you'll be welcomed by a two-tone grey trim, shown below, along with a cool 'crushed carbon' or stone look to the centre console's cover tray.
Practicality: Boot space
Kia claims a seats-up 490 litres of boot space in the sedan, and 435 litres in the hatch – the latter being based on loading to the window sill only.
Seats-down figures have not been released, and there are no images of the cargo area either.
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Kia EV4: Motor, batteries, charging and range
The EV4 is built on the newly simplified (more affordable) 400V version of Hyundai and Kia's Electric Global Modular Platform (E-GMP).
Two battery options are offered: a standard 58.3 kWh battery and a long-range 81.4 kWh battery.
Both battery configurations power a front-mounted 150kW motor, and Kia claims a 0-100km/h time of 7.4 seconds with the smaller battery and 7.7 seconds with the bigger, heavier long-range battery pack.
Kia says the EV4 sedan achieves a WLTP-confirmed driving range of 430km with the standard battery, and 630km with the long-range battery.
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Opt for the hatch instead, and you'll be promised WLTP ranges of 410km and 590km respectively.
DC fast charging is featured, allowing for a 10-80% charge in 31 minutes for the long-range model – this is slower than the likes of the sleek EV6, and that comes down to the power and cooling differences between their 400 and 800V electrical systems.
The EV4 also features an 11 kW on-board charger compatible with single-phase and three-phase inputs. Additionally, the EV4 offers 3.6 kVA Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) functionality and 10 kVA Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) functionality.
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Like the impressive EV6 before it, Kia says the EV4's suspension setup is designed to provide a comfortable and engaging driving experience.
An EV-specialised MacPherson strut front suspension is equipped up front, while the rear gets a multi-link rear suspension tuned for the EV4's weight and proportions.
Supporting that setup is Kia's third-gen 'SFD3' frequency-responsive suspension dampers and Hydro G suspension bushings. We'll have to wait until we drive it before we can confirm its potential, but Kia says these systems will work together to reduce noise and vibration, improve ride comfort, and enhance cornering stability and responsiveness.
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When will the EV4 reach Australia?
For now, Kia has only confirmed a March 2025 launch for Korea and 'second half 2025' for Europe.
A late 2025 or early 2026 launch might then be likely for Australia.
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