What the future of Kia's EVs looks like - it reveals EV4 family car and PV5 van

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The rollout of electric cars is ramping up at a rate of knots, and Kia is full steam ahead.

Kia has revealed production versions of two forthcoming models – the EV4 car and PV5 van.

The eagerly-awaited EV4 is a smaller sibling to Kia's popular EV6, which has become a hit with middle-class electric car owners and can be spotted on driveways around suburban Britain.

The popular South Korean car maker is widening its electric line-up to take on the likes of VW and Ford and widen its brand appeal, snapping up commercial customers as well as family customers.

The EV4 car will be available as both a hatchback and a fastback version (a sporty, sloping-roofed saloon-style car), while the PV5 van will be available in both a Passenger and Cargo configurations.

While new exterior images have been unveiled for both, and more detail, we still have to wait until later in the month when Kia hold its 'EV Day' to get the full production specifications. But here's what we do know so far. 

The Kia EV4, the Korean brand's newest electric car will slot in between the EV3 hatchback and the EV5

Kia EV4 

The EV4 is Kia’s answer to the Volkswagen ID.3.

The EV4 will fall into the South Korean brand’s line-up in between the EV3 small SUV and the soon to land EV5 SUV. But rather than taking on the squared-off appearance of Kia's electric SUVs, it takes its looks from the EV6.

As expected, it takes a very similar line to the concept that was unveiled in 2023, and while we have the first proper exterior looks, there aren’t any specifications confirmed yet.

We do know though that customers will be offered the EV4 in either a hatchback or a fastback option, to give better flexibility and wider appeal.

The hatchback version will arrive first, with the fastback following on.

It will be available as a hatchback and a fastback to offer customers more flexibility and choice

Both cars will have the signature Kia 'Tiger Face' front which is shared with the EV6 and EV3

It’s expected though that the hatchback is predominantly for the UK and Europe, and fastback for global markets but this is yet to be confirmed.

The fastback will be available as a four-door and will offer a bigger boot space despite sharing the same wheelbase.

Bold with sharp lines, both the hatchback and fastback have Kia’s ‘Tiger Face’ front end (from the EV6 and EV3), as well as vertical headlights and taillights and 19-inch alloys.

Customers can expect GT versions as well.

A GT-Line option will be coming too, and the EV4 will use the same E-GMP platform as the rest of Kia's EV range

The interior looks of the new EV4 won't be confirmed until the end of the month

The EV4 will use the same E-GMP platform as the rest of Kia’s EV range which will also likely mean that it will come with a 58kWh or 81kWh battery.

That means it could deliver up to 350 miles of range.

The interior is also likely to follow that of the concept car, which will mean a wraparound digital dash, sustainable materials and light, futuristic looks.

Full details will be revealed on Kia’s EV day on 27 February as well as a concept EV2.

Kia's PV5 van production version will also be unveiled fully at Kia's EV Day later this month

Kia PV5

Around this time last year This is Money reported that the Kia PV5 concept reveal has taken place at CES.

Now 13 months on the production version has arrived and it looks pretty much identical to the concept.

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With both Passenger and Cargo versions available, the PV5 is part of Kia’s ‘Platform Beyond Vehicle’ (PBV) group of vehicles that offer ‘extensive modularity.’

The PV5 will be built from the ground up on a bespoke skateboard-style EV platform which should make it incredibly versatile – from a Ford e-transit style van to a VW-style camper van.

The front cab remains fixed but the rear is interchangeable, which Kia says will give customers ‘unprecedented customisation.’

The exterior ‘contemporary’ design ‘transcends light commercial vehicles’ with futuristic styling and some chunky plastic cladding.

The front of all PV5 versions will remain the same Sci-Fi front with slit-thin LED headlights made from sustainable materials and a boxy body, but there’s a new central badge and charging port.

Exterior styling has been confirmed for the production model, with Passenger and Cargo options to choose from. The Passenger (pictured) has a sliding side door

The Cargo (pictured) has twin side-opening tailgate doors for more practicality and is boxier in shape

The Passenger PV5 will have a sliding door, black privacy glass and a lift-up tailgate floor.

The Cargo on the other hand is even boxier with twin side-opening tailgate doors – better for loading and unloading – and a solid and modern rear design.

The inside hasn't been confirmed yet but it’s going to be based on maximising space and practicality, with five-seat and seven-seat options likely to be available.

Kia has previously said that the PV5 will start from €35,000 (£29,000) in Europe – and it’s expected to arrive late this year in the UK.

But, like with the EV3, all will be revealed on Kia EV day.