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Kia Puts the Brakes on Its EV4 Sedan for the U.S. Market

Kia’s electric future just hit a speed bump. After a promising start with the EV6 and the three-row EV9 SUV, the brand’s next act—a sleek, affordable EV4 sedan—has been put on ice for the U.S. market.

According to a report from InsideEVs, Kia has indefinitely delayed the launch of the EV4, citing shifting market conditions. A spokesperson told the outlet that “as market conditions for EVs have changed, the release of the upcoming EV4 electric sedan will be delayed until further notice.”

It’s a surprising reversal for Kia, which had shown the EV4 at the 2025 New York auto show earlier this year, promising sales would start in early 2026. The compact four-door was meant to be a key pillar in Kia’s growing EV lineup—offering a more budget-friendly alternative to the EV6’s sportier positioning.

But a lot can change in a few months. The Trump administration’s new tariffs on imported vehicles and the removal of the federal EV tax credit have dramatically reshaped the economic landscape for automakers without U.S.-based EV production. The EV4, which is assembled in South Korea, suddenly looks a lot less viable from a pricing standpoint.

Originally, Kia planned to offer the EV4 in two configurations, both featuring a single front-mounted motor good for 201 horsepower. The base Light model was expected to pack a 58.0-kWh battery good for around 235 miles of range, while higher trims—Wind and GT-Line—would step up to an 81.0-kWh pack delivering as much as 330 miles in the Wind trim. Prices were slated to start around $39,000, making it one of the most affordable long-range EV sedans on the market.

With the EV4 now stalled indefinitely, its smaller sibling, the EV3 subcompact SUV, could become Kia’s next U.S.-bound electric hope. The EV3 has been on sale overseas for nearly a year, but Kia has yet to confirm American timing. A spokesperson told InsideEVs they had “nothing to report on the EV3 right now,” leaving the future of Kia’s entry-level EV lineup uncertain.

It’s not just Kia feeling the squeeze. The EV4 joins a growing list of electric models—like Volkswagen’s ID.7—that have been delayed or canceled amid cooling EV demand and complicated trade realities.

For now, Kia’s U.S. EV lineup remains a two-car show anchored by the EV6 and EV9, both strong performers in their respective segments. But if the EV4’s delay stretches on, the brand’s push to make EVs accessible to the masses could be stuck in neutral for a while longer.

Source: KIA

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2026 Kia EV4: Stylish Electric Hatch and Saloon Set to Shake Up the Segment

Kia is gearing up to expand its electric ambitions with the arrival of the EV4, a striking new model that brings a fresh edge to the compact EV market. Closely resembling the concept that turned heads in 2023, the production EV4 remains faithful in design and shares its architecture with the recently unveiled EV3 hatchback.

Offered in both hatchback and saloon body styles, the EV4 covers a broad spectrum of buyers. The hatchback version is roughly the same size as the Hyundai Kona Electric, while the saloon stretches out to a length that surpasses the Tesla Model 3, thanks to its extended rear overhang.

In Europe, the EV4 will primarily be sold as a hatchback, where it is poised to take on rivals like the Citroën ë-C4, Volkswagen ID.3, and Volvo EX40. With sharp styling, solid range figures, and a tech-laden cabin, Kia is clearly aiming for a strong foothold in this competitive segment.

Both body styles come with a single front-mounted motor producing 201 hp, good for a 0–62mph sprint in the mid-7-second range, depending on battery and trim level. Performance enthusiasts won’t be left out, either—Kia has confirmed that all of its EVs are in line for hot GT variants, so expect a dual-motor, all-wheel-drive GT version of the EV4 with enough punch to rival the MG 4 EV XPower.

As for range, the entry-level EV4 is fitted with a 58.3kWh battery, which offers up to 273 miles on a single charge in hatchback form. Step up to the 81.4kWh battery, and the hatchback’s range extends to an impressive 388 miles. Charging is swift, too: a 10–80% top-up takes at least 29 minutes for the smaller pack and 31 minutes for the larger.

Inside, the EV4 shares its high-tech interior with the EV3, boasting a sleek 30-inch dashboard screen. This includes two 12.3-inch displays—one for infotainment, one for the instrument cluster—split by a 5.3-inch climate control panel. Notably, the EV4 will be the first Kia to support in-car entertainment apps like Netflix, Disney+, and YouTube, hinting at a more leisure-oriented EV experience.

While full pricing details for the EV4 saloon are still under wraps, it’s expected to launch in the UK after the hatchback. That’s due to a difference in manufacturing: the hatch will be built in Slovakia, while the saloon will be produced in Korea, Kia’s home market.

With its combination of sleek design, generous range, and tech-rich interior, the Kia EV4 is shaping up to be a serious player in the electric C-segment. Watch this space.

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2026 Kia EV4: Stylish Electric Hatch and Saloon Set to Shake Up the Segment
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Kia records sales growth in April

Few companies can boast of sales growth, and Kia is one of them. According to published data, in April the South Korean manufacturer achieved a sales growth of 0.5 percent worldwide (274,437 units), which is a good sign that the company is successfully holding up under pressure from Chinese automakers.

51,005 vehicles were sold in the domestic market, which represents an increase of 7.4 percent compared to the same period last year. The highest demand was for the Sorento models (8,796 units), Carnival (7,592 units), and Sportage (6,703 units).

Among all-electric cars, customers chose the EV3 model the most, which took the title of World Car of the Year for 2025. The EV3, along with the EV4 sedan that will soon arrive in Europe and the Tasman pick-up, is the manufacturer’s main hope this year. Thanks to them, Kia managed to achieve sales growth worldwide and also boost sales of SUVs that were the leaders in sales. The Kia Sportage was the best-selling with 47,737 units, followed by the Seltos with 25,543 units, and the Sorento with 23,855 units sold.

In order to maintain and strengthen its position in the market, in March Kia presented the EV2 Concept, as a new step in its Opposites United design philosophy. This model should help achieve the set goals, as the company announced that it will be one of the most affordable all-electric crossovers on the market with a price of around 30,000 euros.

Source: Kia