{"id":297540,"date":"2025-03-13T07:21:00","date_gmt":"2025-03-13T14:21:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sftarticles.wpenginepowered.com\/en\/?p=297540"},"modified":"2025-07-01T15:11:13","modified_gmt":"2025-07-01T22:11:13","slug":"introducing-the-kia-ev4-a-game-changing-electric-sedan-under-30000","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/introducing-the-kia-ev4-a-game-changing-electric-sedan-under-30000\/","title":{"rendered":"Introducing the Kia EV4: A Game-Changing Electric Sedan Under $30,000"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Kia has officially launched <a href=\"https:\/\/en.softonic.com\/articles\/kia-presents-what-could-be-the-first-affordable-sports-ev-on-the-market\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"its first electric sedan, the EV4, in South Korea\">its first electric sedan, the EV4, in South Korea<\/a>, where orders are now being accepted at an enticing starting price of under $30,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This marks a significant step for the automaker, as it aims to diversify its electric vehicle lineup amidst a growing market demand for budget-friendly EVs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Designed to offer an impressive driving range, the EV4 boasts the longest mileage of any Hyundai Motor Group EV, achieving over 330 miles (approximately 533 km) on a single charge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Say hello to the Kia EV4 with sharp lines and a confident posture.<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Kia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Kia<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/EV4?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#EV4<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/EV?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#EV<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/2025KiaEVDay?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#2025KiaEVDay<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/KiaEVDay?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#KiaEVDay<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/jxDGsQhZyo\">pic.twitter.com\/jxDGsQhZyo<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Hyundai Motor Group (@HMGnewsroom) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/HMGnewsroom\/status\/1895273882795552898?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 28, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Kia EV4 starting price of under $30,000<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>First unveiled as a concept in October 2023, the EV4 has quickly gained attention for its sleek,<\/strong> aerodynamic design, achieving an ultra-low drag coefficient of just 0.23.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This innovative engineering allows the vehicle to maximize its range, making it not only a practical choice for consumers but also a potential game-changer in the electric sedan market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The long-range model is equipped with an 81.4 kWh battery, while the standard variant uses a 58.3 kWh battery that offers up to 237 miles (382 km) of driving range.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The EV4 is part of Kia&#8217;s ambitious &#8216;EVs for all&#8217; strategy, with plans to offer a range of electric vehicles priced between $30,000 and over $80,000<\/strong>, targeting various market segments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The Kia EV4 | Various Thoughtful Features\" width=\"840\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Uszf8-3t3e0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Following the success of their electric SUVs like the EV5 and EV3<\/strong>, Kia is now looking to capitalize on the sedan segment, which has recently been overshadowed by SUV popularity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Incorporating advanced technology, <strong>the EV4 is equipped with Kia\u2019s new ccNC infotainment system featuring dual 12.3-inch displays<\/strong>. A unique &#8220;interior mode&#8221; allows for customizable seating and lighting, enhancing the user experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As the EV4 prepares for a global rollout in the coming months, industry insiders and consumers alike will be watching closely to see how it performs in markets outside of Korea.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kia has officially launched its first electric sedan, the EV4, in South Korea, where orders are now being accepted at an enticing starting price of under $30,000. This marks a significant step for the automaker, as it aims to diversify its electric vehicle lineup amidst a growing market demand for budget-friendly EVs. Designed to offer &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/introducing-the-kia-ev4-a-game-changing-electric-sedan-under-30000\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;Introducing the Kia EV4: A Game-Changing Electric Sedan Under $30,000&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9317,"featured_media":297541,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","wpcf-pageviews":0},"categories":[1015],"tags":[8319,8774],"usertag":[],"vertical":[],"content-category":[6849],"class_list":["post-297540","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","tag-ev","tag-kia","content-category-lifestyle"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/297540","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/9317"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=297540"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/297540\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":308923,"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/297540\/revisions\/308923"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/297541"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=297540"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=297540"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=297540"},{"taxonomy":"usertag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/usertag?post=297540"},{"taxonomy":"vertical","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/vertical?post=297540"},{"taxonomy":"content-category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/content-category?post=297540"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}