Kia Will Put the Electric EV4 Sedan's Funky Styling Into Production

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13-02-2025

Kia will show off three new electric models on February 27, including a production version of the sedan that was shown in concept form in 2023.
Kia also teased a tiny EV2 hatchback, which is expected to be related to the Hyundai Inster and, like the Hyundai, not sold in the U.S.
The third model is the production version of the PV5 van, the first in a line of electric commercial vehicles, although it will also probably skip the U.S. market.
Kia's transition towards a more electrified lineup got off to a strong start with the EV6 crossover in 2022 and was bolstered by the arrival of the three-row EV9 SUV in 2024. A smaller, more affordable electric SUV, the EV3, will join Kia's arsenal for 2026, but an even more drastic expansion is also in the works. Today, Kia teased a trio of new electric vehicles that will be revealed on February 27th as part of Kia's second EV Day event in Tarragona, Spain, including the EV4 electric sedan that was shown in concept form in 2023.
The 2023 EV4 concept featured a funky, angular design, and the teaser photos seem to show the unorthodox look carrying over to production. We can spot the same blunt front end with a hockey-stick-shaped headlight and trapezoidal plastic cladding around the wheel well. The fastback roofline, unusual C-pillar treatment, and hooked taillight shape also look to be nearly identical to the concept car. Little is known about what's going on underneath the EV4's bodywork, but we wouldn't be surprised if it shared components with the EV6.
Kia also teased the EV2 concept, which will slot below the EV3 as an affordable electric hatchback. The EV2 appears to feature two-piece headlights, with a small, vertical element sitting inboard of a longer LED strip that stretches rearwards onto the front fender. At the rear, the taillights are pushed to the outer edge of the car and are integrated with the black cladding.
In spy photos, the EV2 appears to share a body shape with the Hyundai Inster, a tiny EV that isn't offered in the U.S. The Inster is based on the gas-powered Hyundai Casper, which itself recently spawned a Kia sibling, the Syros. The EV2 will likely share the same underpinnings as the Inster, but the hatchback's diminutive size means it likely won't reach the U.S. market.
Lastly, Kia will use the EV Day event to show off the production version of the PV5, an electric cargo van that Kia first revealed at CES 2024. The PV5 will form the basis for a new line of electric commercial vehicles, and the teaser photos show the simple LED lighting elements carrying over to the production van.
Kia aims to sell the PV5 with a variety of bodies, including a traditional cargo van, a high-roof variant, a chassis-cab setup, and a passenger van model. There will also be a dedicated Robotaxi version that will be used for a mobility service operated by Motional, a joint venture between Hyundai Motor Group and automotive tech supplier Aptiv.
At CES 2024, Kia also showed off a larger van called the PV7 and a tiny cargo carrier called the PV1. However, due to the so-called Chicken Tax—a 25 percent tariff applied to imported trucks and vans, among other goods—the PV5 will likely not be sold in America, at least initially. Kia plans to build the PV5 at a dedicated factory in South Korea.
Kia didn't release any information on the three vehicles with the teaser images. Production of the EV4 is expected to begin in 2026, with a likely introduction to the U.S. market for the 2027 model year. The cadence for the EV2 and PV5 is less clear.
Check back on February 27 to get the full breakdown on the EV4 sedan, EV2 concept, and PV5 van.
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