Kia unveiled the manufacturing design for its Volkswagen ID 3-RIVALLING EV4, earlier than a launch later this yr.

Little of the idea proven in 2023 comes up the EV4 to fill the hole between the EV3 hatchback and the EV5 -SUV that may quickly be launched in Europe.

It will likely be offered primarily as a five-door hatch in Europe, the place will probably be a pure competitor for the ID 3, in addition to Hyundai Kona Electrical, Renault Mégane e-Tech and the Mini Aceman. The four-door fastback, designed primarily for different international markets, desires to maintain the identical wheelbase, however provides a extra shelf again, and with it an additional boot capability.

The model has not but given any specs to the EV4, however it should share its e-GMP platform with KIA’s different accomplice EVs, and thus offered with a alternative of both 58kWh or 81kWh batteries and both entrance or pre-or 4 -wheel drive. It ought to get a most vary of over 350 miles, however it should most likely maintain with 400V drawers for the complement of as much as 128 kW – as with the EV3 and EV5.

All of the KIA EVs are destined to obtain scorching GT variations, so a 4WD sequence topper with energy and tempo to match the Tesla Mannequin 3 efficiency is predicted.

Particulars of the inside stay underneath casing, however the EV4 idea unveiled in 2023.

The EV4 shall be totally set out at Kia’s annual EV Day Showcase on February 27, the place it should additionally reveal an idea for the EV2, a sub-four meter electrical hatchback, which is able to deal with the Volkswagen ID 2 and Renault 5 subsequent yr , with a beginning value of round £ 25,000.