2025 Kia EV4 revealed ahead of global debut

In a bid to avoid any premature leaks, Kia has revealed the exterior design of its all-new EV4 electric small car ahead of the model’s global debut on February 27.

Shown here in both sedan and hatch forms, the 2025 Kia EV4 is yet to be confirmed for the Australian market but will almost certainly make it into local showrooms as the low-riding equivalent to the inbound EV3 SUV, theoretically offering more range and better dynamics.

As expected, the production model looks almost identical to the concept shown in October 2023, with the sedan retaining its unique low-nose, long-tail silhouette that’ll be sure to mark it apart from other players in the small car segment, including the similarly sized Kia K4.

The hatch meantime has more of bob-tail look to its silhouette with minimal overhangs afforded by the single-motor (front-drive) powertrain and lengthy wheelbase – which should be identical to the sedan.

Signature design cues away from the oddly shaped and detailed body include slimline vertical light stacks at both ends, aero wheels, integrated door handles and SUV-style wheelarch cladding.

The sports-luxury GT-Line ups the ante with a more aggressive body kit, sexier wheels and contrasting black trim, undoubtedly paired with a suaver interior and potentially a unique suspension tune, but we’ll have to wait until the global reveal for confirmation.

A hot dual-motor GT version will also likely surface at some stage over the next 12 months or so, doubling down on the GT-Line’s visual aggression and backing it up with hyper hatch-like performance.

“The Kia EV4 is a clear reflection of our commitment to rethink mobility, and expand the boundaries of what design can achieve,” Kia design boss Karim Habib said.

“By offering both sedan and hatchback variants, we are bringing to our customers, the unique experience of modernity and practicality that defines the Kia EV family, in a way that suits their varied lifestyles and needs.”

The EV4 is underpinned by the same 400V version of Kia’s advanced e-GMP architecture as the EV3 and will likely inherit the same 53.8kWh and 81.4kWh battery packs, rough cabin design and 150kW/283Nm electric motor.

The combination of a slippery shape and big battery capacity should yield a maximum range of more than 620km based on what we’ve seen from the boxier EV3 which will cover up to 600km on a single charge.

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