EV4 Hatchback 81.4 kWh (MY27)

The Kia EV4 Hatchback 81.4 kWh (MY27) is a 5-seat hatchback with front-wheel drive, on sale in the UK from £33,245. It accelerates from 0 to 62 mph in 7.7 seconds, slower than 67% of the electric cars on sale in the UK. Its estimated real-world range is 314 miles (505 km) in a mix of town, country and motorway driving. That is longer than 83% of the 471 electric cars on sale in the UK, and the longest of 67 hatchbacks.

It uses around 4.0 mi/kWh (154 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 328 miles (528 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 £106 per mile of real-world range, lower than the median for hatchbacks (£142 per mile).