Kia reveals its VW ID.3 rival, the EV4

Kia has drawn back the covers on its new EV4 electric car, which will arrive on UK shores later in the year.

While both hatchback and saloon models will be made, only the hatch is likely to come to the UK. The EV4 is be a rival for cars like the Volkswagen ID.3, Cupra Born, MG4 and more.

The EV4 sports bold lines and aerodynamic styling, with a high-tech interior, and promises a range of up to 367 miles on a single battery charge.

New 2025 Kia EV4: price and release date

Full UK-specific details are due later in 2025. It's likely that we'll only get the hatchback version of the EV4 and there's no pricing information yet, but expect the Kia EV4 to be competitive against myriad rivals, including the ID.3, the Hyundai Kona Electric and Renault Megane E-Tech.

New 2025 Kia EV4: exterior and interior

The EV4 adopts a modern and minimalist design that stays true to Kia's 2023 concept model. The saloon variant features a low-slung bonnet and a sleek fastback profile, while the hatchback offers a more practical shape that should result in a spacious interior. Both models incorporate Kia’s signature ‘EV Tiger Face’ front-end design, with vertical headlamps and "Star Map" lighting elements that give the car a distinctive look.

The hatchback’s design features strong, sculpted lines, contrasting black C-pillars, and robust fenders, giving it a dynamic presence. The saloon, meanwhile, has an elongated silhouette with a long-tail design, complemented by a roof spoiler.

Inside, the EV4 features a minimalist and high-tech interior with a free-floating infotainment display, an asymmetric steering wheel, and a focus on maximised space. A 30-inch combined widescreen display dominates the dashboard, integrating a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, a 5.3-inch climate control display, and a 12.3-inch infotainment screen. Kia’s Digital Key 2.0 system lets you access the car through a smartphone or Apple Watch, while the infotainment system also supports content streaming, including YouTube and Netflix.

New 2025 Kia EV4: motors and batteries

The Kia EV4 share its mechanical platform – known as E-GMP – with other Kia electric cars, including the EV3 and the forthcoming EV5. There'll be a choice of 58kWh and 81kWh battery packs, the smaller of which offers a range of up to 255 miles in the hatchback model, while the larger promises up to 367 miles. Both use a front-mounted 204PS electric motor, which delivers a 7.4-second 0-62mph time in the 58kWh model, while the same sprint takes 7.7 seconds in the slightly heavier 81kWh version.

As with other models in Kia’s EV lineup, a high-performance GT version is expected in the future, potentially offering a dual-motor setup with power comparable to the Tesla Model 3 Performance.

The EV4 features 400V charging tech that should allow fast charging from 10% to 80% battery capacity in 31 minutes on the 81kWh model.

New 2025 Kia EV4: trim levels

Details on trim levels are yet to be confirmed, but Kia has unveiled a sportier GT-Line version of the EV4. This variant features more dynamic design elements, including wing-shaped front and rear bumpers and 19-inch triangular-patterned wheels, giving it a more aggressive stance.

Available features confirmed by Kia ibnclude a head-up display and an eight-speaker Harman Kardon sound system.