2026 Kia EV4: Wild-Styled EV Sedan (Hopefully) Won't Break the Bank

It seems like every new EV that debuts these days is an SUV -- the nature of battery technology (and American car shopping preferences) almost necessitates it. So it's refreshing to see Kia kicking off the 2025 New York Auto Show this week with the debut of the sharp-styled, new 2026 Kia EV4 electric sedan and the combustion-powered K4 Hatchback that squeezes lots of utility into smaller packages. Positioned at the entry point of Kia's lineup, these slightly smaller cars will be pitched as more affordable options when they arrive next year, which is a big deal considering how expensive most things seem to be getting.

I'm most interested in and excited about the EV4, and I think you will be too. The EV4 makes its North American debut, playing fast and loose with what I think of as a traditional "sedan silhouette." The EV4 leads with details ...