Kia · Sedan · Medium
Kia EV4
Kia's electric sedan slots beneath the EV6 and is positioned to undercut the Tesla Model 3 in Australia. Bold fastback styling, 7-year warranty, and an under-$50k from-price are the headline pitch.
3 variants available — see the comparison table below.
- From
- $49,990 – $65,990
- Range up to
- 630 km
- Battery up to
- 81.4 kWh
- 0–100
- 7.4 s
- Power
- 150 kW
- DC charge
- 350 kW
- ANCAP
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Variants and pricing
All variants of the Kia EV4 on sale in Australia. Headline specs in the panel above reflect the volume-seller ( Air Standard Range ).
| Variant | From | Battery | Range | Power | 0–100 | DC peak | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Standard Range | $49,990 | 58.3 kWh | 456 km | 150 kW | 7.4 s | 350 kW | FWD |
| Air Long Range | $55,990 | 81.4 kWh | 630 km | 150 kW | 7.7 s | 350 kW | FWD |
| GT-Line Long Range | $65,990 | 81.4 kWh | 600 km | 150 kW | 7.7 s | 350 kW | FWD |
Verdict
Kia's electric sedan slots beneath the EV6 and is positioned to undercut the Tesla Model 3 in Australia. Bold fastback styling, 7-year warranty, and an under-$50k from-price are the headline pitch.
Pros and cons
What we like
- ✓ Undercuts Tesla Model 3 from-price
- ✓ Kia's 7-year vehicle warranty
- ✓ Distinctive fastback styling stands out
What we don't
- ✕ Standard Range battery limits highway range
- ✕ AWD not yet offered
- ✕ Newer model — long-term reliability unproven
Best for
- Tesla Model 3 cross-shoppers
- Value-led buyers
- Kia loyalists
Compare the Kia EV4
Side-by-side spec comparisons against the rivals Australian buyers cross-shop most often.
Specifications
Manufacturer-quoted figures. Real-world range and DC fast-charging speeds vary with temperature, terrain and driving style.
Performance
- Drive layout
- FWD
- Motor power
- 150 kW
- Motor torque
- 283 Nm
- 0–100 km/h
- 7.4 s
Battery & range
- Battery capacity
- 58.3 kWh
- Range (WLTP)
- 456 km
Charging
- AC charging
- 11 kW
- DC fast charging (peak)
- 350 kW
- 10–80% DC charge time
- 29 min
Dimensions
- Length
- 4,730 mm
- Width
- 1,860 mm
- Height
- 1,480 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,820 mm
- Boot (seats up)
- 435 L
Safety & warranty
- Vehicle warranty
- 7 years
- Battery warranty
- 7 years / 150,000 km
Pricing & origin
- Price from
- $49,990
- Built in
- South Korea
- Sale status
- on sale
Helpful guides
Practical reading for Kia EV4 buyers.
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