EV4 Hatchback 81.4 kWh AWD (MY27)

The Kia EV4 Hatchback 81.4 kWh AWD (MY27) is a 5-seat hatchback with all-wheel drive, not sold in the UK, but on sale from €48,730 in Germany and €45,195 in the Netherlands. It accelerates from 0 to 62 mph in 6.5 seconds, quicker than 51% of the electric cars on sale in the UK. Its estimated real-world range is 304 miles (490 km) in a mix of town, country and motorway driving. That is longer than 76% of the 471 electric cars on sale in the UK, and 4th of 67 hatchbacks.

It uses around 3.9 mi/kWh (159 Wh/km), more efficient than the typical EV on sale (3.5 mi/kWh). The usable battery holds 78 kWh and on a rapid charger it averages 105 kW between 10% and 80%. With one 15-minute charging stop, it can cover an estimated 322 miles (518 km) at motorway speeds.

It has a heat pump, which helps preserve range in cold weather, and it supports vehicle-to-load (V2L), so it can power appliances from its battery. The battery uses NCM chemistry, which stores more energy for its weight than LFP.