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Oops, All Angles! 2026 Kia EV4 Arrives at New York Auto Show

Kia's EV4 debuts at the 2025 New York Auto Show.

Antuan Goodwin
Antuan started out in the automotive industry the old-fashioned way, by turning wrenches in a driveway and picking up speeding tickets. He now has nearly 20 years of expertise and experience behind the wheel of hundreds of cars, including electric, hybrid, plug-in hybrid, hydrogen, and traditional combustion vehicles. For each car he tests, Antuan covers more than 200 miles behind the wheel and evaluates driving dynamics; acceleration and braking performance; range; and efficiency. Antuan's goal is to use his extensive car knowledge to educate CNET readers and help with their next car-related buying decision. Whether you're EV-curious, an EV-enthusiast or a combustion-car loyalist, Antuan will bring you the unbiased advice, reviews, best lists and news you need. You can reach Antuan at antuan.goodwin@cnet.com
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Kia's new EV4 electric sedan made its North American debut this week at the 2025 New York Auto Show.

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The 2026 EV4, seen here in GT-Line trim, will be a more affordable entry point for drivers looking to make the EV switch next year.

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Unlike the rest of the Hyundai Motor Group's EV's we've seen so far, the EV4 is based on a front-wheel drive configuration with a single 150 kW motor powering the wheels.

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The EV4 will also arrive in the States with a standard NACS charging port, which enables native access to the Tesla Supercharger network.

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Inside, the EV4 features a familiar dashboard, inheriting its triple-screen configuration from the larger EV9.

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There are two 12.3-inch screens serving as the digital instrument cluster and infotainment displays, respectively, as well as a small 5-inch climate control screen.

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The EV4 will feature version 3.0 of the automaker's i-Pedal braking system, which enables dynamically adjusting regenerative braking or a one-pedal driving mode.

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In the EV4 Wind FWD configuration, the electric sedan is expected to cruise for up to 330 miles between charges.

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Check out our first look at the 2026 Kia EV4 for more details.

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