Kia’s electric hot hatch or fastback: Which EV are you buying? [Images]
The Kia EV4 is available as a hatchback and fastback, both of which are due for a GT upgrade. Which one would you choose?
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The Kia EV4 is available as a hatchback and fastback, both of which are due for a GT upgrade. Which one would you choose?
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After opening orders for the EV4 GT earlier this month, we are getting our first look at Kia’s electric hot hatch (and fastback) driving in public.
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The EV4, Kia’s electric hatchback, proved its prowess in the El Prix Winter Test, driving almost 250 miles (390 km) in temperatures as low as –31°C (-23.8 °F). It also recharged from 10% to 80% in just over 30 minutes.
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Kia launched the EV4 in Australia, where it will go head-to-head with the Tesla Model 3 and Chinese EV brands, including BYD. The EV4 is cheaper than a Model 3, but BYD’s prices still beat it.
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The Kia EV4 is now on sale as the most affordable EV in Canada. Starting at under $40,000, the electric sedan is even cheaper than the Fiat 500e.
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The EV4 will sadly not arrive in the US as expected, but Kia said it’s still planning on launching another EV that’s expected to be an even bigger hit.
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The Kia EV4 will be “delayed until further notice” in the US, according to a Kia rep and reported by InsideEVs. Kia said the change is because “market conditions for EVs have changed.”
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Kia’s electric hot hatch will be here before you know it. After getting a sneak peek of the EV4 GT’s interior for the first time, it looks a bit familiar.
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It looks like a Lambo, but it’s actually Kia’s first electric hot hatch. With its debut just around the corner, the EV4 GT hit public streets for the first time, showcasing Kia’s new “GT Wrap.”
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Kia has a new idea. So you don’t miss the smell of gasoline too much when you trade in for its new EV, Kia is giving away free gas-scented air fresheners.
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Kia is about to go on the offensive. The automaker plans to nearly triple electric vehicle production in Europe within the next two years as it introduces the new EV2 and EV4.
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Kia’s first electric hatchback stands out in its class. The Kia EV4 hatch arrives with a bold new design that almost looks like a Lamborghini and a surprisingly spacious interior, but can it fill the void for an EV option that isn’t an SUV?
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Kia is already giving its new electric sedan a sporty upgrade. The EV4 is due for the “GT” treatment, and we are getting a look at it up close. Is the Kia EV4 GT the affordable EV sports car we’ve been waiting for?
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The EV4 is here. Kia’s first European-made EV rolled off the line in Slovakia on Tuesday, kicking off a bigger push that includes new electric SUVs, cars, vans, and more.
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Kia is clearing space in its lineup as it prepares for several new models. That means saying goodbye to a few popular gas models as Kia prepares for the EV4 and another new electric car that will arrive soon.
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Kia’s electric sedan is already living up to the hype. After driving over 68,000 miles (110,000 km) on public roads, the Kia EV4 battery was still almost as good as new.
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The EV4 Fastback is Kia’s first four-door electric car. As its most aerodynamic EV, the Fastback can drive up to 380 miles on a single charge. It arrives at an affordable price, but is it enough to compete with the Tesla Model 3?
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Who said hatchbacks are going out of style? Kia’s first electric hatchback, the EV4, went on sale in the UK on Monday, offering the longest driving range of any of its EVs to date. Here’s a full breakdown of prices and specs.
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Kia’s upcoming EV4 GT is gunning for the Tesla Model 3 Performance, but it’s expected to undercut the price. Could this be the affordable electric sports car we’ve been waiting for? A new video shows the Kia EV4 GT driving on US streets ahead of its debut.
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Hyundai’s electric fastback is due for some major upgrades that could finally make it the Tesla Model 3 challenger it was designed to be. The new Hyundai IONIQ 6 is better than ever, featuring a stylish new look both inside and out, an NACS port for charging at Tesla Superchargers, and even more driving range than expected.
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Kia’s first electric sedan is already being called “a box office hit.” In just its second month on the market, the Kia EV4 was the best-selling domestic electric sedan in Korea.
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Kia believes hatchbacks will make a comeback, starting with the EV4 later this year. The EV4 is Kia’s first electric hatch, and it’s expected to see big demand.
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Kia’s first electric sedan is off to a slow start. Despite selling just 831 EV4 models in its first sales month, Kia expects things to pick up quickly from here.
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Kia’s new entry-level EV was spotted driving in the US with its official launch just around the corner. The EV4 is Kia’s first electric sedan, and in real life, it looks even better.
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