ev.nz summary
The short version
The EV4 is a five-seat electric sedan that pairs a large 81.4kWh battery with a single front motor, giving up to 633km of WLTP range. Both trims share the same battery, motor and charging hardware, so the choice comes down to wheels and equipment.
Highlights
- Up to 633km WLTP range from an 81.4kWh battery
- Efficient: 14.4 kWh/100km combined (Light LR)
- 5-star ANCAP rating (2025) across all variants
- 490L boot with a wide 1.1m opening
- 7-year / 150,000km warranty and 8-year battery warranty
- V2L power inside and outside the car on both trims
Worth knowing
- DC charging peaks at 128kW, so a 10–80% top-up takes about 31 minutes
- Front-wheel drive only: no all-wheel-drive version in the NZ line-up
- Braked towing is limited to 1,000kg
- Head-up display, heated seats, heat pump and power tailgate are GT-Line only
- Prices exclude on-road costs
This summary is based on Kia New Zealand specifications, ANCAP and Rightcar data, checked on 23 October 2026. It is not a road test: ev.nz has not driven this car and does not give it a score.
NZ line-up and pricing
| Trim | Price | Range (WLTP) | 0–100 km/h | Wheels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light LR 2WD | $63,990 +ORC | 633km | 7.7s | 17" alloy |
| GT-Line 2WD | $75,990 +ORC | 612km | 7.8s | 19" alloy |
Current offer (1 Oct – 31 Dec 2026): Kia New Zealand's "EV Confidence" promotion includes $0 on-road costs, 15,000km of road user charges and a $0 3-year / 45,000km service plan. Terms and conditions apply. Offer details
Overview
Kia New Zealand describes the EV4 as Kia's first electric sedan: a fastback with seating for five, which ANCAP notes was introduced in New Zealand in September 2025. Two trims are sold, both front-wheel drive with a single 150kW / 283Nm motor and the same 81.4kWh (gross) NCM battery: the Light LR from $63,990 and the GT-Line at $75,990, both plus on-road costs.
“A classic sporting silhouette, reimagined with tomorrow's technology.”
Range is the headline. The Light LR on 17-inch wheels is rated at up to 633km WLTP and the GT-Line on 19-inch wheels at 612km, with combined consumption of 14.4 and 14.9 kWh/100km. Kia quotes 0–100km/h in 7.7 seconds for the Light LR and 7.8 seconds for the GT-Line, and a 170km/h top speed.
The boot holds 490L with what Kia describes as a wide 1.1m opening, while braked towing capacity is 1,000kg (750kg unbraked). Both trims get vehicle-to-load, with an interior plug at the base of the rear seat and exterior V2L through an adapter, which Kia says can run devices such as laptops, camping equipment or even a coffee machine.
Inside, a 12.3-inch driver display and 12.3-inch navigation screen sit side by side across the dashboard, with a separate 5-inch climate display. Kia Connect brings over-the-air updates. The GT-Line adds the comfort items: heated and ventilated front seats, a heated steering wheel, a head-up display, Harman/Kardon audio, a heat pump and a power tailgate.
The EV4 is covered by Kia's 7-year / 150,000km warranty programme and an 8-year / 160,000km high-voltage battery warranty, with five years of Kia Roadside Assist.
Range and charging
Charging times are Kia New Zealand figures and apply to both trims. WLTP range is 633km for the Light LR and 612km for the GT-Line, with combined energy consumption of 14.4 and 14.9 kWh/100km respectively.
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Specifications
| Specification | Light LR | GT-Line |
|---|---|---|
| Driven wheels | Front-wheel drive | |
| Motor | Permanent magnet synchronous (PMSM) | |
| Maximum power | 150kW | |
| Maximum torque | 283Nm | |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.7s | 7.8s |
| Top speed | 170km/h | |
| Specification | Light LR | GT-Line |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 81.4kWh (gross), lithium-ion NCM | |
| Battery weight | 475kg | |
| Battery heating | Yes | |
| Range (WLTP) | 633km | 612km |
| Energy consumption (combined) | 14.4 kWh/100km | 14.9 kWh/100km |
| Specification | Light LR | GT-Line |
|---|---|---|
| On-board AC charger | Up to 10.5kW | |
| Maximum DC charging | Up to 128kW | |
| Ultra-fast DC, 10–80% | Approx. 31 min | |
| 50kW DC, 10–80% | Approx. 79 min | |
| 11kW AC, 0–100% | Approx. 7 hr | |
| ICCB cable, 0–100% | Approx. 30 hr 40 min | |
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | Interior plug (lower 2nd row) and exterior with adapter | |
| Specification | Light LR | GT-Line |
|---|---|---|
| Length / width / height | 4,730 / 1,860 / 1,480mm | |
| Wheelbase | 2,820mm | |
| Tare weight | 1,898kg | 1,912kg |
| Seats | 5 | |
| Luggage capacity | 490L | |
| Towing (braked / unbraked) | 1,000kg / 750kg | |
| Towball download | 100kg | |
| Turning radius | 5.43m | |
| Tyres | 215/60 R17 | 215/50 R19 |
| Spare | Temporary mobility kit | |
| Suspension (front / rear) | MacPherson strut / Multi-4 Link | |
| Specification | Light LR | GT-Line |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle warranty | 7 years / 150,000km (3yr/100,000km + 4yr/50,000km) | |
| High-voltage battery | 8 years / 160,000km | |
| Roadside assistance | 5 years Kia Roadside Assist | |
Specifications from Kia New Zealand's EV4 range and specifications page and warranty page, checked 23 October 2026. Where one value spans both columns it applies to both trims.
Equipment
Standard on both trims
- 12.3" digital cluster and 12.3" navigation screen (Kia's Panorama Display)
- Kia Connect with over-the-air updates
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Dual-zone climate control
- Interior and exterior vehicle-to-load (V2L)
- Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go and Highway Driving Assist
- i-Pedal regenerative braking with paddle shifters
- Rain-sensing wipers and smart key
- 60:40 split folding rear seat
- Seven airbags
GT-Line adds
- 19-inch alloy wheels
- Artificial leather trim
- Power driver's seat with memory, and power passenger seat
- Heated and ventilated front seats, heated steering wheel
- Relaxation front seats
- 12-inch colour head-up display
- Harman/Kardon 8-speaker audio
- Wireless phone charger
- Surround View Monitor and Blind-Spot View Monitor
- Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist
- Power tailgate
- Heat pump
- Powered sunroof
- Privacy glass
- Ambient lighting
Safety
Kia lists seven airbags, including a front centre-side airbag, plus Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (car, pedestrian, cyclist and junction turning), Lane Keeping and Lane Following Assist, Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist and a driver monitoring camera on both trims.
Sources and verification
Every figure on this page was checked against these sources on 23 October 2026. Specs that could not be confirmed have been left out.
- Kia New Zealand: EV4 overview Line-up, description and current offer
- Kia New Zealand: EV4 range and specifications Prices, performance, battery, charging, dimensions
- Kia New Zealand: EV4 features Equipment, V2L, boot opening, airbags
- Kia EV4 brochure (September 2025, PDF)
- ANCAP: Kia EV4 safety rating 5 stars, 2025
- Rightcar (NZ Transport Agency): EV4 GT-Line LR 2WD Safety and energy ratings, 612km range
- Kia New Zealand: warranty and roadside assist
Note: Kia New Zealand's specification table still lists the EV4's ANCAP rating as "Not Tested Yet". ANCAP and Rightcar both show the 5-star (2025) rating, which is what this page uses. Prices exclude on-road costs and can change; check with Kia New Zealand before buying.
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