EV4 coming to US, plus a take a look at EV2 and PV5

Kia just lately held its annual EV Day occasion abroad, and we had been one of many choose shops invited to attend in particular person. Throughout that point, Kia executives outlined the Korean model’s world EV technique, which reiterated its unwavering method to going all-electric, bolstered by a number of new fashions that made world debuts, together with the Idea EV2, PV5 lineup, and the Kia EV4, which we discovered will formally be bought within the US.

Kia continues to ascertain itself as a bona fide mover within the EV phase as half of a bigger electrification technique from the mother or father firm, Hyundai Motor Group. The Group’s choice to put money into superior platform know-how early on culminated within the E-GMP platform, the 800—or 400-volt nucleus of all its bespoke EV fashions. This platform has already paid dividends available in the market progress of all its marques, notably Hyundai and Kia.

The Korean marque discovered early success with its EV6 and EV9 fashions and has since launched a number of further autos set to affix the lineup, together with the EV3, EV4, and EV5. Moreover, Kia shared plans to enter the business EV phase with a brand new lineup of modular BEVs known as “Platform Past Automobiles,” or PBVs for brief.

Throughout Kia’s second annual EV Day occasion, these fashions and a few further surprises had been on show in Tarragona, Spain. We had been there in particular person to get an up-close take a look at the 9 totally different fashions on show (see the video recap beneath) and have some thrilling information to share about Kia EVs and the US market.

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Kia unveils EV4 and confirms it’s coming to the US

A lot of Kia’s EV Day 2025 touched upon new fashions designed for Korean and European markets, therefore why the occasion was held in Spain, however there have been some juicy tidbits for North American clients, together with information that the brand new EV4, which was unveiled in Tarragona, will enter the US market.

The EV4 initially debuted as an idea mannequin on the 2024 LA Auto Present alongside the EV3 idea, which has since been confirmed for the US market. We have now been protecting all of the glimpses of the EV4 since, which has expanded into sedan and hatchback configurations.

Throughout EV Day 2025, Kia formally unveiled each four- and five-door variations of the EV4, described as an “athletic all-rounder launched to redefine the C-segment.” That is one other core mannequin in Kia’s world EV technique and the automaker’s first devoted sedan hatchback EV.

When it arrives, it can supply the best-in-class cabin and cargo house (490 liters within the sedan and 435 liters within the hatchback) and is presently being optimized to ship the best-in-class EV vary. Kia can also be concentrating on one other IIHS High Security Choose award for this mannequin, and it is going to be the primary within the EV lineup to characteristic over-the-air (OTA) updates out there by means of the Kia App. Listed here are some key specs:

• Battery dimension: Commonplace (58.3 kWh) and Lengthy Vary (81.4 kWh) packs will likely be out there
• The Lengthy Vary battery is predicted to ship as much as 630km (392 miles) of WLTP vary, and 430 km (267 miles) of vary within the Commonplace mannequin
  • The long-range hatchback model can ship as much as 590km (367 miles) of WLTP vary
• A full underbody cowl contributes to aerodynamic efficiency and a drag coefficient of 0.23 Cd
• A front-mounted 150 kW motor can speed up from 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) in 7.4 seconds with the usual pack and seven.7 seconds with the lengthy vary battery.
  • Each battery variants can attain a high velocity of 170 km/h (106 mph)
• It encompasses a 400V E-GMP platform, enabling the long-range pack to cost from 10-80% in 31 minutes (29 minutes for the usual pack)
• Comes geared up with vehicle-to-load (V2L) (3.6 kVa) and vehicle-to-grid (V2G) (10 kVa) capabilities with an 11 kW onboard charger

Right here’s a more in-depth take a look at the sedan model:

The Kia EV4 may even arrive with new tech, together with Digital Key 2.0, which permits your smartphone to behave as a key and is appropriate with Apple Watch. The BEV additionally options i-Pedal 3.0 regenerative braking, which we just lately examined within the 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5.

One other characteristic is “Relaxation Mode,” which makes use of front-row leisure seats and a temper lamp to create a snug ambiance whereas parked and/or charging. Theater mode optimizes the dashboard’s 30″ show, temper lighting, and non-obligatory Harmon/Kardon 8-speaker sound system for video streaming on newly added providers like YouTube, Netflix, and Disney+.

Per Kia, the EV4 sedan will likely be constructed at its new EVO Plant in Korea, and the hatchback model will likely be in-built Slovakia for focused gross sales in Europe solely. Sedan manufacturing will start in Korea in mid-March, adopted by hatchback manufacturing within the second half of 2025. Manufacturing for North America is deliberate for later this 12 months, however we do not need a extra concrete timeline but.

Kia President Ho Sung Music advised the gang the automaker is concentrating on a construct of 160,000 models of the EV4, 80,000 of which will likely be bought in North America. Kia stated it targets a beginning MSRP of 37,000 euros for the EV4. Whereas we don’t have US pricing but, Mr. Music advised reporters the US greenback and Euro are fairly even proper now, so we are able to count on US pricing to be equally aggressive to Europe, a minimum of for the entry-level mannequin.

Kia debuts the Idea EV2 alongside the EV4

Along with the EV4, Kia unveiled its new Idea EV2 – its smallest BEV mannequin so far, representing the automaker’s “imaginative and prescient for a B-segment all-electric SUV.—its smallest BEV mannequin so far.” Per Kia President and CEO, Ho Sung Music:

The Kia Idea EV2 represents a daring step ahead for the way forward for city mobility. With the Idea EV2, we challenged ourselves to create a automobile that defies expectations, providing progressive know-how and practicality past its dimension. This idea previews Kia’s future imaginative and prescient to redefine the phase, bringing a brand new degree of sophistication and usefulness to city drivers. It’s a transparent sign of our dedication to creating electrical autos actually accessible for everybody.

Whereas the EV2 stays an idea for now, Kia expressed a purpose to ship a manufacturing model that carefully resembles it. Kia’s govt vp and head of worldwide design, Karim Habib, advised the media that it’s a lot simpler to perform on a automobile’s exterior. Nonetheless, it can attempt to carry as many parts of the EV2 inside to the lots as properly.

We hope Kia will proceed to include sustainable supplies within the EV2’s inside in addition to its distinctive seat configuration, which features a folding second row, a sliding entrance bench, and rear-hinged again doorways, which permit the BEV to open up for an progressive spot to hang around. Right here’s an in depth look from Kia:

Per Kia, the EV2 is concentrating on a beginning MSRP of 30,000 euros however, sadly, shouldn’t be deliberate for a US launch, simply Europe and “different areas” in 2026.

Our greatest take a look at the PV5, which can or might not come to the US

Along with the EV4 and Idea EV2 debuts, Kia additionally shared full particulars of its PV5 EVs, the primary mannequin from its new PBV lineup to hit the market. The Korean automaker drove 4 distinctive variants onto the stage in Spain, showcasing the PV5’s modularity atop Kia’s new E-GMP.S platform, designed particularly for these autos. The “s” stands for “service.”

Kia describes the PV5 as a Automobile-Derived Van (CDV) provided in three physique types: Passenger, Cargo, and Chassis Cab. The variants on show had been Passenger, Cargo, Crew, and WAV, which stands for “Wheelchair Accessible Automobile.”

Whereas these are business BEVs at their core, Kia has taken a welcomed gross sales method and can promote them to the general public as properly. Meaning the on a regular basis client can get their fingers on one and design it to their liking utilizing Kia AddGear, enabling clients to select from a variety of customized equipment for private and enterprise use.

On the business aspect, Kia introduced a number of partnerships to empower fleet clients with cutting-edge software program with the assistance of corporations like 42dot, Geotab, and Samsung. Moreover, the PBV’s Android Automotive Working System (AAOS) will enable business clients to combine their very own software program into fleets. Listed here are some key specs:

• Alternative of a 51.5 kWh or 71.2 kWh NMC battery pack for all variations, plus the choice for a further 43.3 kWh LFP battery within the PV5 Cargo
• All variations characteristic a 150 kW entrance motor than can produce 250 Nm of torque
• The PV5 Passenger with the bigger pack delivers a spread as much as 400km (249 miles)
• All variations can cost from 10-80% in half-hour

• PV5 Passenger: A 3-row seat configuration that may be optimized for baggage or tenting situations and has been developed with ride-hailing use circumstances in thoughts (Kia has partnered with Uber)
• The PV5 Cargo (Excessive Roof): This variant presents as much as 5.1 m³ of capability, with customary, lengthy, and high-roof choices out there. There may be additionally an non-obligatory L-track mounting system and V2L performance
• The PV5 Chassis Cab: Will probably be delivered as an unfinished automobile, with a shared cabin, which makes use of the entrance part of the PV5 Cargo. It was developed with modularity to assist a spread of conversion configurations, from Drop Facet to Freezer Field fashions

Different variants within the works embody the PV5 Crew, which options varied cargo securing choices like lashing factors and L-tracks, plus the PV5 WAV (each pictured above), which comes geared up with a sliding ramp that helps as much as 300 kg (661 lbs) and will be positioned on the street or the sidewalk, in addition to {hardware} to safe the wheelchair throughout transit.

My first thought after seeing the modularity of the PV5 was “electrical camper van,” so after I interviewed Mr. Music, it was the very first thing I requested. The Kia President couldn’t affirm a camper model of the PV5 or bigger PV7 was coming however did say it was being mentioned. You could bear in mind Kia unveiled an analogous PV5 idea known as the WKNDR at SEMA 2024, so this feels imminent and will promote properly. Moreover, Kia’s press launch outlining the 2025 Kia EV Day occasion particularly talked about a camper choice:

Moreover, Kia has developed the Versatile Physique System, an progressive know-how that allows the modular meeting of physique parts, akin to assembling a puzzle. This functionality permits Kia to successfully deal with the various wants of its clients by offering customary fashions together with Passenger, Cargo, Chassis-Cab, WAV (Wheelchair Accessible Automobile), and Household. Moreover, it can characteristic conversion fashions together with the Crew, Drop Facet, Field Van, Freezer Field, Prime (superior mannequin primarily based on Passenger), and Mild Camper.

Kia stated the PV5 Cargo could have a beginning MSRP of 35,000 euros, together with VAT, and different fashions will likely be “priced competitively.”

Just like the EV4, the PBVs will likely be constructed at Kia’s new devoted EVO plant in Korea, which additionally features a conversion facility subsequent door for these custom-made builds. Kia shared that PV5 gross sales will start in Korea and Europe in July, adopted by launches in further markets in 2026. Conversion fashions are additionally anticipated to start manufacturing “sequentially” between 2025 and 2026.

However will the PV5 come to the US? This query got here up a number of occasions throughout govt interviews, however we nonetheless don’t have a concrete reply. Mr. Music confirmed that the PV5 can be bought in Canada however cited the USA’ “hen tax” as a hurdle for market entry within the US.

Provided that info, it’s onerous to imagine Kia gained’t discover a workaround to get its PV5s imported into the US market, however that has been all however confirmed thus far. That may undoubtedly be a course of to keep watch over.