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

Kia's first all-electric sedan, the 2026 EV4, is making its official debut within the US at this time on the New York Worldwide Auto Present. The automaker first introduced the automobile in Spain again in February, with the promise that it’ll launch the mannequin within the USA, as properly. 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 Customary (NACS) port for compatibility with Tesla charging stations.

The Kia EV4 has two battery choices: A regular 58.3 kWh battery for the Gentle mannequin and a long-range 81.4 kWh battery for the Wind and GT-Line fashions. Kia says its Gentle 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 automotive from 10 to 80 % inside simply 28 minutes for the Gentle 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 might price you to get one, probably as a result of it has but to connect an official price ticket to the EV4 because of the tariffs the US authorities is imposing on automobiles and automotive components made outdoors 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 electrical 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 will likely be manufactured at Kia’s West Level, Georgia meeting plant and is anticipated to be accessible within the US within the second quarter of 2025.

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