The Kia EV4 and EV4 Fastback have now joined the EV3, 4, 6, and 9, with their EV5
due here in December. Eye-pleasing design in both formats, the Fastback is
4,730mm in length, against the hatchback’s 4,430mm ad is engineered on the
dedicated Electric Global Modular Platform (E-GMP) and for those who need to
know is produced in Žilina (Slovakia, the fastback at Kia’s Gwangmyeong EVO Plant
in Korea.
Two power choices for the font -mounted 150kW motor are on the EV4 hatchback
menu, a long-range version powered by an 81.4-kW battery that charges from 10-80
per cent in 31 minutes, delivering a range of up to 625kms. The standard battery on
the EV4 is a 58.3-kWh, which charges from 10-80 per cent in 29 minutes.
Trim Levels
Both EV4 and EV4 Fastback are available in three different trim levels: Earth 2,
Earth 3 and GT-Line.
Specification is consistent for both body types with Earth 2 features;
17” alloys
LED headlights
Dual panoramic display screens
Cloth and leather seats and heated front seats
Earth 3 adds;
19” alloys
Power adjustable front seats with driver memory function
Smart power tailgate
Wireless charging and wireless android auto/car play
The GT-Line comes with;
GT-Line exterior styling
Full leather seats
Driver head-up display
Power adjustable sunroof
Vehicle-2-Load functionality.
EV4 Pricing
Pricing starts from €39,940 for the EV4 Earth 2, 58.3-kWh standard range battery
and €43,275 for the 81.4-kW long range battery.
The Earth 3 is priced at €46,175 and the GT-Line at €51,250 which are both solely
available with the long-range battery pack.
The EV4 Fastback is only available with the 81.4-kW long range battery with prices
starting from €46,175 for Earth 2, €49,075 for Earth 3 and €53,000 for GT-Line. All
models are available with 0% PCP and HP finance with prices starting from €262 per
month.
The EV4 comes with up to 435 litres of luggage space, while the Fastback has 490
litres available. The Fastback has a 81.4-kW battery and 150-kW motor, with a
maximum range of up to 633 kilometres (WLTP).
On th, the driver faces a free-floating interface, asymmetric two and three-spoke
steering wheel, an intuitive mix of touchscreens and physical controls with haptic
feedback, and customisable ambient lighting create a futuristic yet welcoming
environment.
EV4 Safety
The EV4 comes equipped with a comprehensive suite of advanced driver assistance
systems (ADAS). Using a network of cameras and radars, it constantly monitors its
surroundings to help detect potential hazards. Features include;
Forward Collision Avoidance Assist
Blind-Spot Collision Avoidance Assist
Lane Keeping Assist
Highway Driving Assist
Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control.
The new EV4’s reinforced structure includes a multi-load path around the battery for
impact protection, a roof capable of withstanding more than five times the vehicle’s
weight, and a multi-rib rocker panel design for side-impact protection.
The Kia App provides the EV4 with remote vehicle access, driving insights, and
maintenance tools. In addition, Over-the-air (OTA) updates continually enhance
functionality after purchase. Drivers can locate charging stations, monitor their
charging sessions, and plan routes with designated charging stops using the Kia App.
The Kia Charge network, also available via the Kia App, currently provides customers
with access to more than 5,000 public charging stations in Ireland and over
1,000,000 public charging points across Europe.
For more information see Kia.com