Preview: 2026 Kia EV4 Has a Long Range and Angular Styling

Kia says the EV4 will come in two main variants, both utilizing a 201-hp electric motor and front-wheel drive. The base Light trim gets a 58.3-kilowatt-hour battery, while the Wind and GT-Line will use an 81.4-kWh long-range battery. The driving range for the Light is estimated at 235 miles, while the long range is estimated at 330 miles.  

According to the automaker, either battery can be charged from 10 percent to 80 percent at a public DC fast charger in about half an hour. The car will have a built-in North American Charging Standard (NACS) connector, enabling it to use Tesla Superchargers. The port is located on the front-passenger side, which is too bad. We’ve found that the front driver’s side or rear driver’s side are typically more convenient for owners. 

The EV4 will feature V2L—or “vehicle-to-load”—technology, which allows owners to use the car’s battery to power “compatible external devices, such as laptops, lighting, and smaller electronics,” according to the automaker.