Kia has revealed the manufacturing design for its Volkswagen ID 3-rivalling EV4, forward of a launch later this yr.
Little modified from the idea proven in 2023, the EV4 arrives to fill the hole between the EV3 hatchback and the EV5 SUV that is because of launch in Europe quickly.
Will probably be offered primarily as a five-door hatch in Europe, the place it is going to be a pure rival to the ID 3 in addition to the Hyundai Kona Electrical, Renault Mégane E-Tech and the Mini Aceman. The four-door fastback, designed primarily for different world markets, appears to be like to maintain the identical wheelbase however add a extra rakish rear finish, and with it some further boot capability.
The model hasn’t given any specs for the EV4 but, however it would share its E-GMP platform with Kia’s different bespoke EVs, and thus be supplied with a alternative of both 58kWh or 81kWh batteries and both front- or four-wheel drive. It ought to tout a most vary of greater than 350 miles, however is prone to stick to 400V charging for top-up speeds of as much as 128kW – as with the EV3 and EV5.
All Kia EVs are destined to obtain scorching GT variations, so a 4WD range-topper with energy and tempo to match the Tesla Mannequin 3 Efficiency is predicted down the road.
Particulars of the inside stay underneath wraps, however the EV4 idea revealed in 2023 provides a good suggestion of what to anticipate, with a modern, minimalist dashboard topped by a wraparound digital show, a step-through entrance cabin and a deal with upmarket textiles all through.
The EV4 will likely be totally detailed on 27 February at Kia’s annual EV Day showcase, the place it would additionally reveal an idea for the EV2, a sub-four-metre electrical hatchback that can tackle the Volkswagen ID 2 and Renault 5 subsequent yr, with a begin value of round £25,000.
