The Kia EV4 makes its US debut on the 2025 New York Auto Present

Kia's first all-electric sedan, the 2026 EV4, is making its official debut within the US on the New York International Auto Show, which runs from April 18 to April 27. The automaker first announced the automobile in Spain again in February, with the promise that it’ll launch the mannequin within the USA, as nicely. It's constructed on high of the corporate's 400V Electrical World Modular Platform, which serves as the premise for all of Kia's electrical autos. Within the US, the EV4 will include a built-in North American Charging Commonplace (NACS) port for compatibility with Tesla charging stations. These within the New York space can take a look at the automobile for themselves, because the present is open to the general public beginning as we speak (April 18).

The Kia EV4 has two battery choices: A normal 58.3 kWh battery for the Mild mannequin and a long-range 81.4 kWh battery for the Wind and GT-Line fashions. Kia says its Mild and Wind fashions have an estimated vary of 235 miles and 330 miles, respectively. Nevertheless, they're producer estimates and never official EPA numbers but.

You’ll be able to cost the automobile from 10 to 80 % inside simply 28 minutes for the Mild battery and 31 minutes for the long-range battery. It doesn’t matter what mannequin you select, the automobile comes with a front-mounted 150 kW motor and Kia's Superior Driver Help options. Sadly, the automaker didn't reveal how a lot it will value you to get one, presumably as a result of it has but to connect an official price ticket to the EV4 as a result of tariffs the US government is imposing on vehicles and automobile elements made exterior the nation.

Along with the EV4, Kia can also be showcasing the EV9 Dusk Version on the Auto Present. The Dusk version of the corporate's three-row electric SUV is roofed in a Gloss Black end, together with its 20-inch wheels, and has a darkish Kia emblem. Even its inside is in black. The Dusk EV9 might be manufactured at Kia’s West Level, Georgia meeting plant and is anticipated to be obtainable within the US within the second quarter of 2025.

Replace, April 18 2025, 11:45PM ET: This story has been up to date so as to add info to the intro on the New York Auto Present's dates and placement.

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