{"id":82800,"date":"2025-06-05T16:10:40","date_gmt":"2025-06-05T20:10:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/?p=82800"},"modified":"2025-06-05T16:10:40","modified_gmt":"2025-06-05T20:10:40","slug":"kia-sold-831-ev4-models-first-month-but-dont-count-it-out-yet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/?p=82800","title":{"rendered":"Kia only sold 831 EV4 models in its first sales month, but don’t count it out yet"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Kia\u2019s first electric sedan is off to a slow start. Despite selling just 831 EV4 models<\/a> in its first sales month, Kia expects things to pick up quickly from here.<\/p>\n

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Kia EV4 disappoints in its first sales month<\/h2>\n

The EV4 is not your typical four-door sedan. Kia calls it \u201can entirely new type of EV sedan\u201d with its updated \u201cOpposites United\u201d design.<\/p>\n

It almost resembles the K4, but the electric model features a distinct style with Kia\u2019s Tiger Face front end with vertical headlights and its signature Star Map lighting. The low nose, wide wheel arches, and a fastback silhouette add to the sporty design.<\/p>\n

Although Kia claimed it would \u201cset a new standard for electric sedans\u201d after launching it in Korea earlier this year, the EV4 is off to a rocky start.<\/p>\n

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Kia sold just 831 EV4 models in its first sales month<\/a>, fewer than the EV3 (1,866), EV6 (1,910), and (1,334). It\u2019s also far off the company\u2019s target of selling 25,000 units annually. According to local reports, delivery delays and subsidy issues led to \u201climited deliveries.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Kia EV4 sedan Korea-spec (Source: Hyundai Motor)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Kia expects sales to rebound quickly as it ramps up output and government subsidies resume. In Korea, the entry-level EV4 Air starts at 41.92 million won ($30,000). It\u2019s available with two battery options, 58.3 kWh or 81.4 kWh. <\/p>\n

The standard (58.3 kWh) battery is rated for a range of up to 237 miles (382 km) in Korea, while the extended-range (81.4 kWh) battery offers a range of 331 miles (533 km), the highest of any Hyundai Motor EV.<\/p>\n

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Trim<\/strong><\/td>\nStarting Price<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Kia EV4 Standard Air<\/td>\n41.92 million won ($28,900)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Kia EV4 Standard Earth<\/td>\n46.69 million won ($32,000)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Kia EV4 Standard GT-Line<\/td>\n47.83 million won ($32,900)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Kia EV4 Long Range Air<\/td>\n46.29 million won ($31,800)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Kia EV4 Long Range Earth<\/td>\n51.04 million won ($35,000)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Kia EV4 Long Range GT-Line<\/td>\n51.04 million won ($35,900)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>
Kia EV4 prices by trim in Korea (Source: Kia)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Kia credits the EV4\u2019s aerodynamic design for its long-range capabilities, boasting an ultra-low drag coefficient of just 0.23.<\/p>\n

Using a 350 kW charger, the long-range EV4 can charge from 10% to 80% in around 31 minutes. The standard model will take about 29 minutes.<\/p>\n

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Kia EV4 sedan interior (Source: Hyundai Motor)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The interior features a minimalist setup with Kia\u2019s new ccNC infotainment system at the center. The setup includes dual 12.3\u2033 driver display and navigation screens in addition to a 5\u2033 climate control screen. <\/p>\n

Later this year, Kia will launch the EV4 in Europe, followed by the US in early 2026. Although prices will be revealed closer to launch, it\u2019s expected to start at around $35,000 to $40,000.<\/p>\n

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2026 Kia EV4 electric sedan for the US (Source: Kia)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

In the US, the electric sedan will be offered with the same 58.3 kWh and 81.4 kWh battery packs, which Kia estimates will provide up to 235 miles and 330 miles of range, respectively. It will also come with a built-in NACS port for charging at Tesla Superchargers. We got a closer look at the US-spec model this week after it was spotted driving in public<\/a> during final testing.<\/p>\n

Kia previously said it aimed to sell 165,000 EV4 models annually, including 80,000 in Europe, 50,000 in the US, and 25,000 in Korea.<\/p>\n

Source: Yukapost<\/a>, Hyundai Motor Group<\/em><\/p>\n

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