Summary
The Kia EV4 is a mid-size electric model that went on sale in the UK in the second half of 2025. It’s available as either a saloon or a hatchback (described by Kia as a ‘fastback’).
The EV4 is one of two new Kia electric vehicles launched in 2025, along with the EV5 mid-sized SUV. In many ways, it’s like a smaller EV6, and one of the few attempts by car companies to create a fresh electric take on the mid-size hatchback.
As with the rest of Kia’s EV range, the EV4 is offered in three trim levels in the UK – Air, GT-Line and GT-Line S. The entry-level Air is available with either a smaller 58kWh battery or a larger 81kW battery, while the GT-Line and GT-Line S models are only offered with the larger battery.
In a first for Kia’s EV models, the EV4 has a choice of two body styles – either a conventional five-door hatchback or a longer-tailed fastback model, which looks like a saloon.
Initial reviews for the EV4 have been very positive, with praise for its comfort and practicality. Rear-seat, in particular, is better than you’ll find in pretty much any petrol-powered hatch or saloon of a similar size or price. As always with Kia’s electric models, the styling is bold and polarising – especially in EV4 Fastback form – but the cabin is far more conventional in its layout.
As of November 2025, the Kia EV4 holds a New Car Expert Rating of A, with a score of 75%. It gets straight-A scores in every category we have data for at the moment, and Kia’s recent history suggests that we can expect a five-star safety rating once Euro NCAP tests the EV4, so that should be an A-grade result as well.
Key specifications
Body style: Mid-sized saloon and hatchback
Engines: electric, front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive
Price: From £34,965
UK launch: Autumn 2025
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Media reviews
Featured reviews
“The Kia EV4 is a spacious, comfortable electric car with good range, but cabin storage is so-so and there are cheap materials to be found inside.”
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 9 / 10
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Carwow
Darren Cassey
“The Kia EV4 is a striking, spacious and supremely comfortable electric hatchback.”
Model reviewed: Hatchback range
Score: 9 / 10
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Auto Express
Ellis Hyde
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Auto Trader
Model reviewed: Hatchback range
Score: 10 / 10
“The EV4 offers Kia’s signature blend of comfort, practicality, value for money and modern design – if you are fed up of SUVs and crossovers this could be the electric car for you. We love the lower stance which helps the EV4 to glide around corners, plus if you’re after something even more striking, Kia is also offering a EV4 Fastback with saloon-like proportions ready to take on the Tesla Model 3.”
Author: Catherine King
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Car
Model reviewed: Saloon range
Score: 8 / 10
“Kia’s first-ever all-electric saloon has some seriously stiff competition in the form of the Tesla Model 3, yet it’s not inconceivable to see it stealing sales away from the Tesla. It falls down on performance and charging speed, but the EV4s cabin, overall drive, rear-seat space, range and seven-year, 100,000-mile warranty point to a genuine Tesla rival.”
Author: James Dennison
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Electrifying.com
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“Instead of simply having models that fit price segments, Kia wants to give buyers a choice of designs. If you don’t fancy an EV3 because you don’t like SUVs, the Kia EV4 offers you the same tech and range in a more conventional five-door hatch or saloon body. If I’m honest – despite being a life-long hatchback fan – I’d have the EV3 over the EV4 as I think it’s much cuter to look at, not to mention a bit cheaper and still a very versatile family car.”
Author: Vicky Parrott
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Parkers
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8.4 / 10
“The Kia EV4 is another super-accomplished EV offering from a manufacturer that’s invested heavily in its electric range over the last few years. Building on the success of the EV3, the changes under the skin are subtle, but the end product is undoubtedly polished. If you’re looking for an electric hatchback, it has to be on your list.”
Author: James Dennison
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The Independent
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 9 / 10
“Most people will still prefer the SUV usefulness of the EV3, but if you fancy something a bit lower and more traditional, the EV4 hits the mark. The Fastback’s looks and price won’t suit everyone, I’d stick with the hatchback. What is clear, though, is that this is another winner for Kia.”
Author: Steve Fowler
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The Sun
Model reviewed: Range overview
“Put simply, EV4 is a peach. Now for the car I’m less bothered about. The fugly EV4 Fastback. I reckon the designers were rushing to get to the pub. Either that or they finished it after they’d been to the pub. It does have a bigger boot and the biggest battery as standard.”
Author: Rob Gill
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Top Gear
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“It’s pretty sharply priced for the range and equipment and space, so that’s a good start. Besides, Kia’s electric tech is both well advanced and well trusted.”
Author: Paul Horrell
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Safety rating
Independent crash test and safety ratings from Euro NCAP
No safety rating
As of November 2025, the Kia EV4 has not been assessed by Euro NCAP.
Eco rating
No eco rating
As of November 2025, the Kia EV4 has not been assessed by Green NCAP.
The Green NCAP programme measures exhaust pollution (which is zero for an electric car) and energy efficiency. Electric cars are much more energy-efficient than combustion cars, so the EV4 is likely to score very highly in Green NCAP testing if and when it takes place. Check back again soon.
Running cost rating
Monthly cost of ownership data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by Clear Vehicle Data
| Battery range | Average | Score | Variation | Score |
| EV models | 358 miles | A |
| Electrical efficiency | Average | Score | Variation | Score |
| EV models | 4.6 m/KWh | A |
As of November 2025, we only have partial running cost data for the Kia EV4. It achieves very good electrical efficiency (the EV equivalent of fuel economy for a petrol or diesel car), so your electricity costs should be low. Combined with a large battery, it will be a very cheap car to run if you can do all or most of your charging from home.
We don’t have insurance group ratings or servicing costs yet, but Kia’s other electric models are pretty reasonable in both areas so we expect the EV4 to be similar.
Reliability rating
Reliability data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by MotorEasy
No reliability rating
The Kia EV4 is a brand-new model, so we won’t have any meaningful reliability data for years to come.
The Car Expert’s reliability information is provided exclusively to us using workshop and extended warranty data from our partner, MotorEasy, sourced from both official dealerships and independent workshops.
As soon as MotorEasy has sufficient data on the EV4, we’ll publish the results here.
Recalls
Official DVSA safety recalls that have been issued for the Kia EV4
As of November 2025, we are not aware of any DVSA vehicle safety recalls affecting the Kia EV4. However, recall information is updated very regularly, so this may have changed.
You can check to see if your car has any outstanding recalls by visiting the DVLA website or contacting your local Kia dealer.
Awards
Significant UK trophies and awards that the Kia EV4 has received
2025
- News UK Motoring Awards – Best Electric Car
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More information
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