Kia’s EV4 is an electric family hatchback, with a four-door Fastback saloon also available. It arrived in the UK in 2025, and the 81.4 kWh model offers the longest official range of any Kia so far. Used examples are nearly new: a 2026 GT-Line is advertised at about £30,000, against £39,445 new, with years remaining on Kia’s 7-year warranty. This guide explains the versions, realistic range, safety packs and prices to expect. You’ll find a print-out checklist at the end.
- Best value: a 2026 Air or GT-Line 81.4 kWh at £27,500 to £30,000: roughly a quarter below new, including the big battery.
- Price the new car too: a new Air 81.4 kWh lists at £36,995, or £33,245 with the Electric Car Grant.
- Check: the instrument cluster recall, and whether the DriveWise safety pack is fitted.
- Think twice if a large boot is essential: owners say it is smaller than the EV3’s.
Which EV4 are you looking at?
| Version | Battery | Official range | Price new |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Standard Range | 58.3 kWh | 270 miles | £34,745 |
| Air / GT-Line / GT-Line S | 81.4 kWh | 388 miles | £36,995 / £39,445 / £43,945 |
| Fastback GT-Line / GT-Line S | 81.4 kWh | 380 miles | £40,945 / £45,445 |
| GT (four-wheel drive, from 2026) | 81.4 kWh | 313 miles | £49,345 |
The new prices shown are Kia UK’s list prices before the grant. All versions apart from the GT share the same 150 kW front motor. Kia’s line-up also includes Motion trim, while a heat pump costs extra on the GT-Line S. Almost all used EV4s have the 81.4 kWh battery. Full specifications appear on the EV4 page.
Realistic range
Our estimate for a typical 2025 car of each battery, from the same battery-ageing model as the rest of EVcarsguide:
| Car | Summer | Year-round | Winter |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 58.3 kWh | 225 miles | 198 miles | 167 miles |
| 2025 81.4 kWh | 323 miles | 284 miles | 239 miles |
The estimates assume a healthy battery delivers about 85% of official range in mild weather and about 74% in winter. We have not yet found owner range reports for comparison.
Battery Health Estimator
Estimated condition if buying used
NCMA chemistry - good longevity with proper charging habits
Estimates based on battery chemistry and age. Chemistry-based estimate. Actual health varies with charging habits, climate, and usage.
Charging
The 81.4 kWh EV4 rapid-charges at up to 128 kW. At home, the 11 kW on-board charger requires a three-phase supply to reach full speed; a 7 kW wallbox takes most of a night to charge the big battery from low. Before buying, check that a smart tariff such as Octopus Intelligent Go supports either the EV4 or your charger if you intend to use one.
The battery and its warranty
Kia’s 7-year / 100,000-mile warranty covers the car, including its motor and on-board charger, while the battery pack has 8 years, with repair or replacement if its capacity falls below 70%. It transfers to the next owner, but keep up the Kia servicing to keep it valid.
- Registered 2025: covered to 2032 (100,000 miles); battery pack to 2033.
- Registered 2026: covered to 2033 (100,000 miles); battery pack to 2034.
Recalls
- Instrument cluster (R/2026/139): 199 EV4s built June to December 2025 are included in a recall affecting other Kias too. The display could respond slowly after starting, and indicating could cause it to reset. A software update fixes it, over the air or through a dealer.
Check the specific car on GOV.UK’s recall checker.
Safety
Euro NCAP gave the EV4 four stars with its standard equipment and five stars with the optional DriveWise safety pack. This adds radar to improve crash avoidance and protection against opening a door into a cyclist. Equipped with the pack, it scored 84% for adult occupants and 85% for children. Check whether the used car has it.
What owners report
We have still found very little written by UK EV4 owners; forum discussions mostly focus on the launch and styling. Early comments mention the boot being smaller than the EV3’s and ask whether smart-tariff apps can manage charging. We will add owner reports as they appear, so check back.
What to pay
Brand-new and ex-demo cars account for about a third of advertised EV4s, leaving a thin used market. Only the used examples are included in this table.
| Cars | Share of adverts | Median asking | Typical range | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air 81.4 kWh, 2026 | 9% | £27,499 | £26,499–£28,464 | 2,000 |
| GT-Line 81.4 kWh, 2025 | 6% | £28,844 | £27,914–£32,434 | 4,289 |
| GT-Line 81.4 kWh, 2026 | 27% | £29,999 | £29,137–£30,993 | 2,561 |
| GT-Line S 81.4 kWh, 2025 | 8% | £32,845 | £30,999–£33,990 | 5,427 |
| GT-Line S 81.4 kWh, 2026 | 31% | £33,442 | £32,219–£34,702 | 4,000 |
| Fastback 81.4 kWh, 2025 | 8% | £30,547 | £28,455–£31,499 | 5,071 |
| Fastback 81.4 kWh, 2026 | 10% | £32,046 | £30,667–£35,170 | 3,936 |
These figures are asking prices rather than valuations. A used GT-Line S asks about £3,500 more than a used GT-Line, considerably less than the £4,500 difference when new. Used 58.3 kWh cars remain rare.
Questions to ask the seller
- Does it have the DriveWise pack, and a heat pump?
- Has the instrument cluster recall been done?
- Has it been serviced by Kia, to keep the warranty?
- Was it an ex-demo or ex-lease car?
The print-out checklist
Bring this along. It covers checks specific to the EV4; our general used EV buyer’s guide covers the checks that apply to any used electric car.
Alternatives worth a look
- Kia EV3: a small SUV on the same running gear, with a bigger boot. See our used EV3 guide.
- Volkswagen ID.3: the obvious family-hatchback rival, cheaper used. See our used ID.3 guide.
- Tesla Model 3: a saloon rival to the Fastback. See our used Model 3 guide.
- Hyundai IONIQ 6: a sleeker, faster-charging saloon. See our used IONIQ 6 guide.
Not sure it covers your driving? The EV Matchmaker checks a car against your own week, and the Used EV Finder shows what else your budget buys.
Sources & further reading
- Kia UK – EV4 prices
- Kia UK – electric car battery warranty
- Euro NCAP
- GOV.UK – Check if a vehicle has been recalled
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