The Kia EV4 arrives in local showrooms later this month, priced from $49,990 before on-road costs.
The mid-size electric sedan therefore has a base price between the entry-level BYD Seal Dynamic ($46,990 before on-roads) and the Tesla Model 3 RWD ($54,900 plus on-roads).
Unlike those rivals, the EV4 is available exclusively with front-wheel drive. However, Kia is offering it with a choice of two batteries and three trim levels.
It offers up to 612km of range with the larger of the two nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) battery packs.
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The EV4 commands a ~$1300 premium over the equivalent EV3 small SUV, while offering more range thanks to its more aerodynamic sedan body style.
Australian EV4 Sedans come from South Korea. There’s an EV4 Hatch produced in Slovakia for the European market, but it has yet to be confirmed for our market. That includes the upcoming GT performance flagship revealed at this month’s Brussels motor show.
The 4730mm-long and 1860mm-wide EV4 Sedan is roughly the same size as the K4 Sedan, which is currently offered exclusively with combustion power. It’s also 10mm longer than the Tesla Model 3, while being 73mm narrower on a 55mm shorter wheelbase.
Pricing
| Model | Price before on-road costs |
|---|---|
| 2026 Kia EV4 Air Standard Range | $49,990 |
| 2026 Kia EV4 Earth Long Range | $59,190 |
| 2026 Kia EV4 GT-Line Long Range | $64,690 |
Drivetrains and Efficiency
All Kia EV4s feature a single, front-mounted electric motor and a 400V electrical system.
Sharing its E-GMP platform with the EV3, the EV4 has MacPherson strut front and multi-link rear suspension.
Vehicle-to-load (V2L) charging capability is standard across the range, allowing you to power small appliances, however, the Air only has an interior socket while the Earth and GT-Line additionally offer an exterior adaptor.
There’s also regenerative braking, which can be controlled via steering-mounted paddle shifters, and a one-pedal drive mode.
Long Range variants upgrade from 16-inch ventilated front brake discs to 17-inch units.
| Specifications | EV4 Standard Range | EV4 Long Range |
|---|---|---|
| Drivetrain | Single electric motor | Single electric motor |
| Battery capacity | 58.3kWh | 81.4kWh |
| Battery chemistry | Nickel manganese cobalt | Nickel manganese cobalt |
| Power | 150kW | 150kW |
| Torque | 283Nm | 283Nm |
| Drive type | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Kerb weight | 1805kg | 1912kg |
| 0-100km/h (claimed) | 7.4 seconds | 7.8 seconds |
| Energy consumption (claimed) | 14.3kWh/100km | 14.9kWh/100km |
| Claimed range (WLTP) | 456km | 612km |
| Max AC charge rate | 10.3kW | 10.3kW |
| Braked towing capacity | 500kg | 1000kg |
The NMC batteries can be charged from 10-80 per cent in as little as 29-31 minutes via a 350kW DC fast-charger, or 55-79 minutes respectively using a 50kW DC charger.
Dimensions
The Kia EV4 is launching here as a sedan, though a five-door hatchback is also offered overseas.
| Dimensions | Kia EV4 Sedan |
|---|---|
| Length | 4730mm |
| Width | 1860mm |
| Height | 1480mm |
| Wheelbase | 2820mm |
| Cargo capacity | 490L |
Servicing and Warranty
Kia Australia has yet to announce service pricing for the EV4.
However, the company backs its EVs with a seven-year, unlimited-kilometre vehicle warranty and a seven-year, 150,000km warranty for high-voltage components like the battery and electric motor.
Safety
The Kia EV4 has yet to be assessed by independent safety authority ANCAP, though sister organisation Euro NCAP gave it four- and five-star ratings in 2025 depending on the variant.
Standard safety equipment includes:
- Adaptive cruise control
- Autonomous emergency braking (AEB)
- Vehicle, pedestrian and cyclist detection
- Junction turning and crossing assist
- Direct/oncoming lane change detection
- Evasive steering assist
- Blind-spot assist
- Driver attention warning
- Highway Driving Assist 2
- Intelligent speed limit assist
- Lane-keep assist
- Lane Following Assist (lane centring)
- Leading vehicle departure alert
- Rear cross-traffic assist
- Rear occupant alert (sensor-based)
- Safe exit warning
- Tyre pressure monitoring
- Front and rear parking sensors
- Reversing camera
The GT-Line adds:
- Blind Spot View Monitor
- Safe exit assist
- Surround-view camera
- Parking Collision Avoidance – Reverse
Standard Equipment
There are three members of the EV4 lineup.
The Air comes standard with the following equipment:
- 17-inch alloy wheels
- Kumho 215/60 R17 tyres
- Tyre repair kit
- Automatic reflector LED headlights
- Automatic high-beam
- Rain-sensing wipers
- Proximity entry with push-button start
- Electronic park brake with auto hold
- Cloth upholstery
- Tilt and telescopic steering column adjustment
- Leatherette-wrapped steering wheel
- 12.3-inch digital instruent cluster
- 5.0-inch climate control monitor
- 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- Wired and wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto
- Kia Connect telematics services
- Over-the-air software updates
- Satellite navigation
- 6-speaker sound system
- Dual-zone climate control with rear air vents
- Auto up/down driver’s power window
The Earth adds:
- 19-inch alloy wheels
- Goodyear 215/50 R19 tyres
- Cloth and leatherette upholstery
- Mesh front head restraints
- 10-way power driver’s seat with 2-way lumbar
- Heated front seats
- Electrochromic rear-view mirror
The GT-Line adds:
- Gloss black exterior mouldings, mirror caps
- Projector LED headlights
- Intelligent Front Lighting System
- Remote Smart Park Assist
- Power boot-lid
- Sunroof
- Rear privacy glass
- Leatherette upholstery
- ‘Premium Relaxation’ front seats
- Ventilation
- Driver’s memory
- 10-way adjustment, 2-way lumbar for passenger seat
- 3-spoke steering wheel
- Heated steering wheel
- Wireless phone charger
- 8-speaker Harman Kardon sound system
- Head-up display
- Ambient lighting
- Auto up/down front passenger window
Colours
Clear White is the standard exterior finish, with the following paint colours available for an additional $600:
- Snow White Pearl
- Ivory Silver
- Aurora Black Pearl
- Shale Grey
- Yacht Blue
- Honeydew
- Magma Red
All EV4s have an Onyx Black interior, with the Earth additionally featuring Light Grey contrasting and the GT-Line swapping this colour for white.