Kia EV4 81.4 kWh Earth electric FWD automatic
Sustainability rating
2026
90%
8.8
10
Clean Air
Exhaust emissions
good
10.0
10
good
10.010
| NMHC | NOX | NH3 | CO | PN | PM | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legal test (WLTP) | 8.08 | ||||||
| Warm weather | 10.010 | ||||||
| Highway | 10.010 | ||||||
| Winter cold start | 10.010 | ||||||
| Winter warm start | 10.010 |
good
10.010
| NMHC | NOX | NH3 | CO | PN | PM | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real-world mixed drive | 10.010 | ||||||
| Short city trip | 10.010 | ||||||
| Congestion | 2.02 |
Non-exhaust emissions
adequate
6.3
10
marginal
2.46
| Result | Score | |
|---|---|---|
| Influence of mass | 1.43 | |
| Wheel alignment | 1.01 | |
| Accelerator response | 0.02 |
adequate
5.26
| Result | Score | |
|---|---|---|
| Brake dust mitigation | 0.04 | |
| Brake dust containment | 0.06 | |
| Recuperative braking - warm test | 5.26 |
Additional Life Cycle Assessment information
adequate
7.5
10
Pollutants
*Exhaust emissions are not contributing to the score in Additional Life Cycle Assessment information because they are scored in the Exhaust emissions section above.
8.9
10
Energy Efficiency
Energy demand
good
9.0
10
good
9.910
Legal test (WLTP)
14.6
kWh/100 km
Warm weather
15.9
kWh/100 km
Highway
24
kWh/100 km
Winter cold start
26.9
kWh/100 km
Winter warm start
22
kWh/100 km
adequate
8.910
Total LCA energy consumption
*Direct propulsion energy share is not shown, it is included in ‘Fuel/energy supply’
Energy source share in total LCA consumption
Rolling resistance
adequate
7.3
10
9.5
10
Greenhouse Gases
Exhaust GHG emissions
good
10.0
10
In laboratory
Legal test (WLTP)
0
g CO₂-eq./km
Warm weather
0
g CO₂-eq./km
Highway
0
g CO₂-eq./km
Winter cold start
0
g CO₂-eq./km
Winter warm start
0
g CO₂-eq./km
Additional Life Cycle Assessment information
adequate
6.2
10
Total LCA GHG Emissions
*The scoring does not consider the direct exhaust GHG emissions at the tailpipe, because they are scored separately in ‘Exhaust GHG emissions’ above.
Vehicle Life Cycle Average Emissions 29 (+/-)
(Best 25 | Worst 32)
Specifications
- Vehicle class Small Family Car
- System power/torque 150 kW/283 Nm
- Engine size n.a.
- Declared consumption 14.6 kWh/100 km
- Declared driving range Overall 625 km City 799 km
- Declared CO2 n.a.
- Declared battery capacity Usable (net) 81.4 kWh Installed (gross)
- Mass 1,853 kg
- Heating concept PTC heater & heat pump
- Tyres 215/60 R17
- Emissions class AX
- Tested car U5YD35130TL00XXXX
- Publication date 09 2026
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Driving Experience
Consumption & Range
good
Estimated actual consumption
What consumption can be expected in real world conditions?
good
| Conditions | Urban | Rural | Highway | Mixed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warm weather |
15.3
|
16.9
|
19.5
|
17.0
|
kWh/100 km
|
| Cold winter |
25.3
|
21.7
|
26.0
|
24.5
|
kWh/100 km
|
Driving range
What driving range can be expected in real world conditions?
good
| Conditions | Urban | Rural | Highway | Mixed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warm weather | 608 | 549 | 476 | 548 |
km
|
| Cold winter | 367 | 427 | 357 | 380 |
km
|
Accuracy of display
Is the consumption figure on the display correct?
good
Cold Winter Performance
adequate
Driving range benefit of pre-warming
How much further can you drive in winter, if the car is pre-warmed?
good
| Type | Driving Range Benefit | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Urban trip | + 135km | |
| Mixed trip | + 76km |
Cabin heating
Does the vehicle get warm quickly in winter?
poor
| Type | Front | Rear |
|---|---|---|
| Head area |
506s
|
780s
|
| Footwell |
918s
|
The rear footwell area left reached the temperature in 365 seconds and in the right in 301 seconds.
Additional heating functions
What functions can be used to improve heating comfort?
| Y/N | Fitment | |
|---|---|---|
| Heat pump | Optional for the tested version | |
| Seat heating front | Standard for the tested version | |
| Seat heating rear | Optional | |
| Steering wheel heating | Standard for the tested version | |
| Scheduled pre-heating of seats | Optional | |
| Scheduled steering wheel pre-heating | Optional | |
| Scheduled cabin air pre-heating | Standard | |
| Smart cabin heating management |
Cabin thermal insulation
How well does the cabin maintain its temperature?
good
Good
Adequate
Poor
Charging Capability
adequate
Battery pre-conditioning
Does the vehicle have the ability to optimize the battery temperature for fast charging?
| Manual | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery pre-conditioning |
Fast charging
adequate
Charging time
How quickly can the battery charge?
Recharged range gain per charging time
How long do you need to fast charge to drive a certain distance?
Charging power
How quickly does energy flow into the battery, depending on its charge level?
Home charging efficiency
Is charging at home efficiently utilizing the energy withdrawn from the grid?
adequate
| Home charging efficiency |
89%
|
|
| Maximum home charging power | 11 kW |
Bidirectional charging
How capable is the vehicle of supplying energy from its battery to other devices or systems?
adequate
Power output
3.6
kW
Fitment: Optional
Compatibility
|
Vehicle-to-Load (V2L)
The inlet or the interior socket can provide AC power through an electrical domestic socket.
|
Vehicle-to-Household (V2H)
The vehicle can provide power to a household through a charger.
|
Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G)
The vehicle can return power to the grid.
|
| Fitment: Optional | ||
Grid Integration
|
Basic
No integration (just a socket for a stand-alone load). No scheduling option. Very basic visualisation.
|
Limited
Energy management system through the vehicle app (timers availability and power monitoring). Dedicated interface in the car, with mobile app monitoring.
|
Advanced
Advanced: Advanced settings available such as tariff and consumption control, linked to distributor energy prices. Advanced real time energy flow visualization. AI powered suggestions for optimal usage.
|
Green NCAP comments
The Kia EV4 electric's Driving Experience ranges from adequate to good.
The Kia EV4 electric's Driving Experience ranges from adequate to good.
- The car shows good and adequate estimated real-world consumption values in different tests. With the relative large battery, the estimated driving ranges are all rated as good. Drivers can trust the consumption figures shown on the display but need to remember that, as with every other electric vehicle, the displayed figures do not reflect the energy amount charged from the grid, but only the energy the vehicle uses from its battery. The amount needed to charge it is naturally higher.
- The heating performance of the car in ‑7°C cold start conditions did not impress, as shorter heat-up times were expected for an EV. However, the rear footwell reached the target temperature relatively quickly, increasing comfort to the rear seat passengers. The EV4's driving range can benefit well from preconditioning the car prior to a cold weather trip, while it is still plugged in. This way, an additional 135 km of range can be gained in urban trips. For a mixed trip, the figure is 76 km. The cabin thermal insulation is good, meaning that once heated up, the car retains the warmth well inside the cabin.
- The standard home AC charging receives an 'adequate' rating just below the border to 'good' and the fast DC charging performance is adequate. The vehicle impresses with its capability of bidirectional charging. It can deliver up to 3.6 kW to a connected external consumer through its plug-in vehicle-to-load mode and is prepared for vehicle-to-grid operation.
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Our verdict
The Kia EV4 scores well in the sustainability assessment. The powertrain is efficient and this manages to compensate for the higher environmental burden of the relatively large 81.4 kWh battery. The life-cycle calculations also benefit from vehicle production in Europe where the energy mix is clean compared to some other world regions.