EV4 Hatchback 81.4 kWh GT (MY27)

The Kia EV4 Hatchback 81.4 kWh GT (MY27) is a 5-seat hatchback with all-wheel drive, on sale in the UK from £49,345. It accelerates from 0 to 62 mph in 5.6 seconds, quicker than 62% of the electric cars on sale in the UK. Its estimated real-world range is 267 miles (430 km) in a mix of town, country and motorway driving. That is longer than 53% of the 471 electric cars on sale in the UK, and 8th of 67 hatchbacks.

It uses around 3.4 mi/kWh (181 Wh/km), about the same as 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 278 miles (448 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.

Its UK starting price works out at £185 per mile of real-world range, higher than the median for hatchbacks (£142 per mile).