Kia says the upcoming EV4 has a brand new physique fashion that redefines the sedan as we all know it. The producer calls it “a completely new kind of EV sedan,” and the EV4 idea that previews is making ready us for a manufacturing automotive with a really total distinctive form with a brief, low entrance and an unusually lengthy tail.
Whereas the upcoming Kia EV3 inexpensive crossover is getting a number of consideration, the EV4 proves that the Korean automaker is way from completed with standard sedans—even when it has to rewrite the playbook only a bit to be taller and nearly coupe-like in profile.
Kia is making ready an entire slew of extra inexpensive EVs
Kia has created a ‘lite’ model of its E-GMP platform, which runs on 400 volts and is primarily front-wheel drive, to be used in a line of extra inexpensive fashions to sit down under the EV6 within the lineup.
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Taking a look at how comparable the EV3 idea was to the not too long ago unveiled manufacturing mannequin, we anticipate the collection EV4 to retain most of the idea’s daring design cues and its uncommon proportions. This appears to be confirmed by camouflaged EV4 prototypes caught on video of their native South Korea by ShortsCar, exhibiting the automotive on the transfer, and Healer TV, which reveals it stationary on a car transporter.
You’ll be able to see the form of its lengthy tail, the skinny vertical tail lamps, and the 2 winglets within the higher a part of the C-pillars. Even the small ducktail spoiler that’s built-in into the trunk lid is seen by the camo—these are all design components that have been saved from the idea.
Although it would look a bit uncommon, the EV4 continues to be a sedan, which guarantees to accommodate a considerable amount of junk in its trunk. Although it doesn’t appear like a low-slung sedan (it seems to be prefer it’s going to be a bit taller than regular sedans, just like a Polestar 2), it has someway managed to create a sporty and aesthetically pleasing form, presumably one in all Kia’s finest designs.
Like all fashions under the EV6, the EV4 is more likely to characteristic a front- and all-wheel-drive model of the Hyundai-Kia group’s E-GMP platform, which runs on 400 volts, not 800 volts. If it shares its motor with the EV3, then the bottom FWD mannequin can have 201 horsepower however extra highly effective variations will characteristic dual-motor all-wheel drive. They might have upwards of 300 horsepower (presumably nearer to 400 hp) within the range-topping EV4 GT.
If the EV4 shares battery packs with its smaller crossover cousin, the EV3, it would obtain a standard-range pack of 58.3 kilowatt-hours or an upgraded 81.4 kWh long-range pack, which is adequate for a WLTP vary of 372 miles within the EV3. Being based mostly on the identical cheaper model of E-GMP, the EV4 most likely gained’t exceed the EV3’s peak charging energy of 128 kW, which ought to be good for 10 to 80% in round 31 minutes.
The EV4 may even have affordability on its aspect. It’s anticipated to price below $40,000 in base trim and never exceed $55,000 in its strongest guise. That’s if it ever makes it to the US the place Kia has but to verify the mannequin’s availability. It’s anticipated to be unveiled later this yr and first go on sale in South Korea.
