EV4 Fastback 81.4 kWh (MY26)

The Kia EV4 Fastback 81.4 kWh (MY26) is a 5-seat saloon with front-wheel drive, on sale in the UK from £40,945. 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 317 miles (510 km) in a mix of town, country and motorway driving. That is longer than 85% of the 471 electric cars on sale in the UK, and 29th of 48 saloons.

It uses around 4.1 mi/kWh (153 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 331 miles (533 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 £129 per mile of real-world range, lower than the median for saloons (£245 per mile).

Second-hand, a 2025 example is estimated at £23,300–£26,600, based on typical EV depreciation. After typical battery wear, a 2025 car should still manage about 311 miles of real-world range. These are estimates, not valuations: check real prices before you buy.