
Kia’s all-new EV4 sets a fresh standard in the electric vehicle segment, offering customers a compelling blend of safety, convenience, and driver-focused technology. Available in two distinct body styles, the EV4 is designed to cater to a wide range of needs while delivering a cutting-edge driving experience.
Advanced Safety Systems as Standard
The EV4 is equipped with Kia’s latest generation of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), incorporating a suite of cameras and radar sensors that monitor the vehicle’s surroundings in real time. These technologies not only detect potential hazards but actively assist the driver to prevent accidents, significantly enhancing safety for all road users.
What sets the EV4 apart in the UK market is that its comprehensive DriveWise ADAS Pack—typically an optional extra—is included as standard across all trims and body styles, even on the entry-level ‘Air’ variant. This package integrates key safety features such as Forward Collision Avoidance Assist (FCA), Blind-Spot Collision Avoidance Assist (BCA), Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist (RCCA), and Safe Exit Assist (SEA), ensuring protection from front, side, and rear collisions.
Beyond collision prevention, the EV4 also offers driver convenience through Lane Keeping Assist (LKA), Lane Following Assist (LFA), Highway Driving Assist (HDA), and Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control (NSCC). The latter intelligently adapts speed on bends and varying road conditions by leveraging real-time map data, reducing the workload on drivers during long journeys.
Juan Jose Filgueira Guimerans, Senior ADAS Validation Engineer at Hyundai Motor Europe Technical Center, explains: “The EV4 is designed to make driving safer and easier, whether cruising on the motorway, navigating urban traffic, or parking in tight spaces.”
Additional innovations include the Blind Spot View Monitor (BVM), which displays live video of blind spots in the instrument cluster, and the Surround View Monitor (SVM), providing a 360-degree view around the car. Driver Attention Warning (DAW) and Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA) further promote safer driving by alerting drivers to fatigue or speed limit changes.
Parking is made effortless with Remote Smart Parking Assist (RSPA), which allows the car to move in or out of parking spaces remotely using the key fob or Kia App — a handy feature for tight spots or busy parking lots.
The EV4 also features a 12-inch Head-Up Display (HUD), projecting vital information like speed and navigation directly onto the windshield, so drivers can keep their eyes on the road. Complementing this is Kia’s Direct Grip Detection System, which monitors if the driver’s hands are on the steering wheel to ensure control is maintained.
Regular over-the-air (OTA) updates mean the EV4’s software can be improved remotely, keeping the car up-to-date without requiring dealership visits.
Safety extends beyond electronics with the EV4’s reinforced structure. The battery compartment is shielded by a multi-load path design that disperses impact forces during collisions, while side protection is enhanced through a multi-rib structure in the rocker panels. The roof is engineered to withstand loads exceeding five times the vehicle’s weight, providing exceptional rollover protection.
Kia continuously refines its safety systems based on customer feedback and evolving regulations. For example, enhancements were made to Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control to deliver a more dynamic acceleration response tailored specifically for European driving preferences.
Produced in Žilina, Slovakia, the EV4 marks Kia’s first electric vehicle built in Europe for European customers. Its blend of advanced technology, practical design, and user-friendly features make it a versatile choice in the growing EV market.
For those seeking sportier styling and driving dynamics, Kia also offers the EV4 GT-line and GT-Line S trims, which feature exclusive design elements and a more dynamic character inspired by Kia’s performance-oriented GT models.
In summary, the Kia EV4 delivers a comprehensive package of safety, convenience, and style, setting a new benchmark for electric vehicles in its class and offering drivers peace of mind along with everyday usability.