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  • The EV4 is Kia’s first EV produced in Europe
  • Designed to fit all lifestyles, the EV4 combines electric efficiency with the freedom to choose from two body types, delivering up to 388 miles of range on a single charge
  • Shortlisted for COTY 2026, marking Kia’s fifth consecutive finalist appearance

The Kia EV4 has been officially shortlisted for the final round of the 2026 Car of the Year (COTY) award. Selected by 60 jurors from 23 countries, the EV4 is one of just seven finalists from a long list of 35 models. This milestone marks Kia’s eighth COTY shortlist - an unparalleled achievement for a Korean brand - and highlights Kia’s growing influence in the European automotive industry since the Kia Ceed first made the shortlist in 2008.

Even more remarkable, this is Kia’s fifth consecutive year as a COTY finalist: following the EV6’s win in 2022, the Niro in 2023, the EV9 in 2024, and the EV3’s second place in 2025 - earning the highest number of points that a Kia model has ever received, despite finishing runner-up. This consistent performance establishes Kia as a serious, long-term contender in Europe’s most prestigious automotive competition.


The EV4 is Kia’s first all-electric model produced in Europe, manufactured at the company’s Slovakian plant in Žilina on the Electric Global Modular Platform (E-GMP). With ranges of up to 388 miles for the hatchback and 380 miles for the Fastback, ultra-low drag coefficients (0.261Cd hatchback, 0.23Cd Fastback), and advanced battery options (58.3kWh and 81.4kWh) capable of high-speed charging from 10-to-80% in around 30 minutes, the EV4 combines efficiency, versatility, and real-world usability for European drivers.

European engineers at the Hyundai Motor Europe Technical Centre (HMETC) fine-tuned the chassis for confident handling, precise cornering, and comfortable long-distance travel. The EV4 also benefits from Kia’s expanding charging network of over one million public points across Europe. Inside, the EV4 embodies Kia’s ‘Opposites United’ design philosophy, offering a driver-focused cabin with intuitive technology including the Kia App, Digital Key 2, and over-the-air software updates for a seamless, connected experience. As preannounced at the 2025 EV Day, the EV4 GT is scheduled to be released in 2026.

“I am proud that the Car of the Year jury continues to recognise Kia,” said Marc Hedrich, President and CEO of Kia Europe. “The EV4 follows in the footsteps of the EV6 and EV3, proving that Kia is not just participating, but competing seriously at the highest level in Europe. Designed, tuned, and produced in Europe for Europe, the EV4 demonstrates that high-quality, responsible electric mobility can be both inspiring and accessible.”

The 2026 Car of the Year winner will be announced at the Brussels Motor Show, with the award ceremony scheduled for 9 January 2026.


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Test Drive the Kia EV4 in Wiltshire

Ready to experience the Kia EV4 in person? Be one of the first to get behind the wheel of this feature-packed electric car. Contact Chippenham Motor Company, your trusted Kia dealership in Wiltshire, to book your Kia test drive in Chippenham today.

Call us on 01249 444000 or visit us at Chippenham Motor Company

*All range figures throughout this release are determined according to the standardised EU measurement procedure (WLTP). Individual driving style and other factors, such as speed, outside temperature, topography and the use of electricity-consuming devices/units, have an influence on the real-life range and can possibly reduce it.

 

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We are a credit broker and not a lender. We can introduce you to a carefully selected panel of lenders, which includes manufacturer lenders linked directly to the franchises that we represent. We act on behalf of the lender for this introduction and not as your agent. We are not impartial, and we are not an independent financial advisor.

Our approach is to introduce you first to the manufacturer lender linked directly to the particular franchise you are purchasing your vehicle from, who are usually able to offer the best available package for you, taking into account both interest rates and other contributions. If they are unable to make you an offer of finance, we then seek to introduce you to whichever of the other lenders on our panel is able to make the next most suitable offer of finance for you. Our aim is to secure a suitable finance agreement for you that enables you to achieve your financial objectives. If you purchase a vehicle, in the majority of cases, we will receive a commission from your lender for introducing you to them which is either a fixed fee, or a fixed percentage of the amount that you borrow. This may be linked to the vehicle model you purchase.

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