The KIA EV4, the Korean brand's compact electric car, adds a new variant to its lineup. Previously available only with a 204 HP motor and two battery options, the range now expands with an all-wheel drive version that boosts power to 265 HP. This configuration targets those seeking more performance without reaching the sporty EV4 GT, offering a balance between performance and efficiency.
How the EV4 achieves all-wheel drive and more range ⚡
The key to this new version lies in the addition of a second electric motor on the front axle. When combined with the existing rear motor, total power rises to 265 HP and maximum torque to 385 Nm. Despite the weight increase, the range reaches up to 560 kilometers, a figure lower than the 630 km of the rear-wheel drive version with the 81.4 kWh battery. The available batteries remain the same: 58.3 kWh and 81.4 kWh.
The EV4 can now slide on four wheels, not just two 🛞
KIA has decided that people want to go faster without having to wait for the GT model. So they've stuck a motor on the front, like adding extra ham to a pizza. The result is a car that accelerates more eagerly, although it loses 70 kilometers of range. Because as everyone knows: in life, you either have a lot of stamina or a lot of power. Rarely both at the same time, unless your name is Tesla and you have a budget from another planet.