24-02-2025
Kia EV4 Could See Simulated Gear Shifts—and How About Rev Limiter?
cites an unnamed source familiar with the upcoming Kia EV4 for its report on the simulated shifting technology.
According to the report, all EV4 models will have the simulated shifting, but only the performance-oriented EV4 GT will get the simulated rev limiter.
More details are set to come during Kia's EV day on Thursday, February 27.
It looks like fake shifts are on the menu for more Kia EVs. Following the updated EV6 GT's and the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N's paths, the EV4 is apparently scheduled to see simulated shifting.
According to a report from Carscoops, the upcoming battery-electric hatchback will get the simulated shifting tech.
The report cites an unnamed source with 'inside knowledge' at Kia, which should lead to some skepticism.
However, it does seem like Hyundai and Kia are expanding the simulated shift technology that first appeared on the Ioniq 5 N to more products in their portfolios. The simulated shift technology most recently joined the updated Kia EV6 GT.
Carscoops also says Kia will stuff this feature inside of every EV4, which is surprising. But a separate technology, a simulated rev limiter, will only appear on the EV4 GT, according to the report.
There's also the question about the EV4's simulated sound.
Considering the EV4 is supposed to get the fake rev limiter, it wouldn't be a huge surprise if the EV4 also sees an artificial engine noise generator.
Of course, we don't know for sure if this report is exactly true, or what else is schedule to make its way to the latest Kia EV.
Those answers—and more—should be revealed during the Kia EV Day event on Thursday, February 27.
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