Kia Australia has quietly revealed pricing and initial details for the all-new EV4 Sedan over the weekend, with the Korean Tesla Model 3-fighter to kick off from a sharp $49,990 plus on-road costs.
A trio of variants will be available from launch – Air, Earth and GT-Line – with Standard Range and Long Range batteries also offered depending on the trim level.
The EV4 Standard Range offers a claimed 456km of WLTP-certified driving range from its 58.3kWh lithium-ion battery pack, while the Long Range ups that to 612km courtesy of a larger 81.4kWh pack.
Regardless of battery, all versions of the Kia EV4 in Australia are powered by a front-mounted 150kW/283Nm electric motor, good for a 0-100km/h time of 7.4 seconds in the Standard Range and 7.8 seconds in the Long Range.
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The nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) batteries can be charged from 10-80 per cent in as little as 29-31 minutes on a 350kW fast charger, or 55-79 minutes respectively on a 50kW DC charger.
Using an 11kW AC charger, the Standard Range can be charged from 10-100 per cent in 5 hours 20 minutes, while the Long Range takes 7 hours 15 minutes. Efficiency, meanwhile, is rated at 14.3kWh/100km for the Standard Range, and 14.9kWh/100km for the Long Range.
Compared to key rivals, the EV4 Air Standard Range is about 60km off the Tesla Model 3 RWD for range, and about 1.0 second slower to 100km/h – though it’s also $5000 more affordable. The BYD Seal Dynamic, meanwhile, is more or less lineball with the EV4 in performance and range specs, but is $3000 cheaper than its Korean rival.
All EV4 variants feature the Integrated Panoramic Display – incorporating dual 12.3-inch displays for the instrument cluster and the infotainment touchscreen, as well as a 5.0-inch digital climate panel – plus Kia Connect services with over-the-air updates, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, an interior vehicle-to-load (V2L) outlet, and Kia’s semi-autonomous Highway Driving Assist 2 system with Lane Change Assist.
The EV4 Air’s 17-inch alloy wheels are upgraded to 19-inch units on the Earth and GT-Line, with the flagship adding niceties like Intelligent Front Lighting System (or adaptive LED headlights and high-beam), Premium Relaxation Seats with full recline, a sunroof, ventilated front seats, and Kia’s Blind Spot View Monitor and Remote Smart Park Assist.
The EV4 Sedan range in Australia almost mirrors that of the smaller EV3 crossover, though it doesn’t offer an Air Long Range like its smaller stablemate.
Regardless, the EV4 commands a ~$1300 premium over the equivalent EV3, while offering more range thanks to its more aerodynamic sedan body style.
An EV4 Hatch exists in the European market, but while the EV4 Sedan is produced in South Korea for Australia, the EV4 Hatch is built in the brand’s Slovakian factory.
While not entirely ruled out for an Australian launch, the higher cost of manufacturing and freight, as well as unfavourable exchange rates, remain factors in establishing a local business case for the EV4 Hatch. That also affects the upcoming GT performance flagship recently revealed at the 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 a 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 |
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2026 Kia EV4 Earth Long Range |
$59,190 |
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2026 Kia EV4 GT-Line Long Range |
$64,690 |
CarExpert will be attending the Australian launch of the Kia EV4 later this week, stay tuned for our coverage!