2026 Kia EV4 Price in Australia

The Kia EV4 is an electric sedan aimed at Australian drivers who want the everyday usefulness of a conventional passenger car with battery-electric running. Its angular styling gives it a character of its own, while the long wheelbase helps create a useful five-seat interior. Unlike Kia's taller electric SUVs, the EV4 sits lower and presents a different option for buyers who prefer a sedan. The Australian EV4 range is offered as Air Standard Range, Earth Long Range and GT-Line Long Range.

Every Australian EV4 grade uses a front-mounted electric motor and front-wheel drive. The Air carries a 58.3 kWh battery and has a quoted 456 km combined WLTP range. Earth and GT-Line use an 81.4 kWh battery, with a quoted 612 km combined WLTP range. These are laboratory figures for comparing cars, not guarantees for an individual trip. Highway speeds, hills, air-conditioning and temperature can change actual energy use, so a buyer should leave a sensible charging margin when planning longer journeys.

Kia lists a 490-litre rear cargo area with five seats in use and split-folding rear seats for longer items. The cabin includes a wide integrated display with a 12.3-inch driver cluster, a separate climate display and a 12.3-inch infotainment screen. Satellite navigation, Kia Connect, and wired and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are listed across the range. This mix should make the EV4 straightforward for everyday journeys, but a showroom visit is useful for assessing rear headroom, seat comfort and visibility personally.

For charging, the EV4 uses a Type 2 connection for AC charging and CCS2 for DC fast charging. Kia's published 10–80 per cent DC charging estimate on a 350 kW charger is about 29 minutes for Air and about 31 minutes for the Long Range grades under its specified conditions. Actual speed depends on the charger, battery state and temperature. Buyers without convenient home charging should check the public chargers they regularly use and compare charging costs before ordering.

An interior vehicle-to-load socket is fitted throughout the range for powering suitable small devices from the car. Earth and GT-Line also list an exterior vehicle-to-load adaptor. Regenerative braking paddles and Kia's one-pedal driving function are standard according to the Australian specification sheet. The assistance package includes autonomous emergency braking, lane keeping assistance and highway driving assistance, although these systems remain aids and require attentive driving.

Trim differences matter. Air is the entry point with the smaller battery, cloth seat trim and 17-inch wheels. Earth adds the larger battery, 19-inch wheels and heated front seats. GT-Line adds distinctive styling, a wide sunroof, ventilated front seats, a head-up display and a premium audio system. Some desirable features are therefore restricted to the highest grade, so compare the actual equipment sheet for the vehicle you are purchasing rather than assuming every photographed feature is standard.

The EV4's strengths are its generous published Long Range figure, usable boot and broad standard technology. Its limits are equally practical: the sedan boot opening may be less convenient than a hatch or SUV for bulky cargo, the Air has a shorter published range, and the richer comfort equipment is reserved for dearer grades. All eight exterior colours listed by Kia Australia are represented here, though paint availability, extra charges and stock should be confirmed with a local dealer. For the best decision, compare an EV4 test drive with your regular commute and check your home or workplace charging arrangements.