Kia EV4 Long Range Review in Portugal: 625 km Range, Price and Rivals
Published: 17/04/2026
625 km WLTP in a Korean hatchback: what the Kia EV4 Long Range brings to Portugal
625 km of WLTP range, an 81.4 kWh battery and a seven-year warranty. Europe's new Kia EV4 Long Range is built in Slovakia and lands squarely between the VW ID.3 and the Renault Megane E-Tech — two cars already well-established in Portugal. The difference is that Kia isn't trying to be the cheapest. It's trying to be the most complete.
After working through independent road tests and European spec sheets, there's a solid case for the EV4 as a one-car-does-it-all compact EV for Portuguese buyers: Lisbon commuting during the week, Lisbon-Porto at the weekend, no range anxiety. This Kia EV4 Long Range review Portugal is written for buyers here — pricing, real range, charging and rivals you can actually walk into a dealer and see.
Specs: what's under the skin
The EV4 rides on the Hyundai/Kia E-GMP platform at 400 V — the same basic architecture as the EV3 and EV6, but without the 800 V fast-charging setup of the bigger siblings. The Long Range version pairs an 81.4 kWh NMC battery (78 kWh usable) with a single 150 kW (204 hp) front motor producing 283 Nm.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Battery (nominal / usable) | 81.4 / 78.0 kWh |
| Architecture | 400 V, NMC, E-GMP |
| Power | 150 kW (204 hp) |
| Torque | 283 Nm |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive |
| 0-100 km/h | 7.7 s (official) / 7.37 s (measured) |
| Top speed | 170 km/h |
| WLTP range | 625 km (TEL) / 595 km (TEH) |
| WLTP GT-Line (19" wheels) | ~590 km |
| DC charging | 135 kW peak (105 kW avg 10-80%) |
| 10-80% time | 29-31 min |
| AC charging | 11 kW Type 2 |
| V2L | 3.6 kW (standard) |
| Dimensions (L×W×H) | 4,430 × 1,860 × 1,485 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,820 mm |
| Kerb weight | 1,890-1,910 kg |
| Boot | 435 L (1,415 L seats down) |
| Towing (braked) | 1,000 kg |
| Warranty | 7 years / 150,000 km |
That 2,820 mm wheelbase is 200 mm longer than a VW Golf's, and you feel it in the back seat — legroom is generous for the class. The 435-litre boot is honest, ahead of the ID.3 and roughly matched to the Megane E-Tech. There's no frunk, which remains an E-GMP quirk.
Real-world range: 625 km on paper, what's left on the motorway
Manufacturer figures are one thing. Pulling out of the car park at 8°C on 19-inch wheels and seeing what the car actually does on the motorway is another. ArenaEV tested the EV4 Long Range at three constant speeds and the numbers are among the segment's best:
| Speed | Range | Consumption |
|---|---|---|
| 60 km/h | 747 km | 10.9 kWh/100km |
| 90 km/h | 515 km | 15.8 kWh/100km |
| 130 km/h | 346 km | 23.5 kWh/100km |
Translated for Portugal: at a real 120 km/h on the A1 or A2, in winter conditions, count on about 400 km between charges. In summer, with the air-con running but batteries happy, 450 km becomes realistic. EV Database pegs the combined real-world figure at 505 km — consistent with the ArenaEV test.
For the obvious comparison, the Renault Megane E-Tech managed around 365 km real-world in Auto Express's twin test. The EV4 opens up nearly a 100 km gap on the rival — that's the difference between one stop and two on a Lisbon-Algarve run in August.
Range in Portuguese driving
At 15.8 kWh/100 km cruising at 90 km/h, the 78 kWh usable battery covers most of continental Portugal on a single charge. In city driving with regen and lower speeds, consumption drops below 14 kWh/100 km — which is where those 500+ km numbers become achievable.
Charging: 135 kW is enough, 800 V would be nicer
The EV4 peaks at 135 kW on DC and averages 105 kW between 10% and 80%. In practice that's 29-31 minutes from 10% to 80% at a fast charger — a coffee, a bathroom break and a stretch.
Is it competitive? Yes. It matches the ID.3 and trails the 800 V EV6 or Ioniq 5. Skipping the 800 V architecture is one of the cost calls Kia made for the EV4 — and for most Portuguese owners who charge at home overnight and only use rapids on trips, it's a sensible trade.
On AC, the 11 kW Type 2 onboard charger delivers a full charge in about 8h30 on a three-phase home wallbox. V2L at 3.6 kW is standard, and it's useful: run an electric pump at a campsite in Odemira or keep the freezer going through a power cut. Kia has also announced V2H (home) and V2G (grid) for future versions.
Kia EV4 price Portugal: what to expect
Kia Portugal hadn't confirmed local pricing at the time of this review, but European references are clear:
- UK: £34,695 (Air) to £43,895 (GT-Line S)
- Germany: €43,240
- Netherlands: €41,195
- GT-Line (the volume trim): £37,695-£39,395
Adjusted for Portugal — full ISV exemption for pure EVs, reduced IUC (annual road tax), and the usual discount versus the German price point — the Long Range should land between €40,000 and €45,000, with the top GT-Line S touching €46,000. For context, the VW ID.3 Pro S starts at €42,900 in Portugal and the Renault Megane E-Tech EV60 at €40,500.
The EV4's financial argument isn't the sticker price — it's the warranty. Seven years or 150,000 km is more than any European rival offers, and it protects residual value.
Tax incentives in Portugal
As a pure EV, the EV4 Long Range benefits from:
- Full ISV exemption (ISV is Portugal's vehicle registration tax)
- Minimum IUC (annual road tax) in the EV category
- VAT deduction for companies (up to €62,500)
- Reduced autonomous taxation on company cars
For businesses, these four points stacked together can mean four-figure annual savings compared to a petrol or diesel equivalent.
Kia EV4 vs VW ID.3 vs Renault Megane E-Tech
These three cars chase exactly the same buyer — someone who has already decided on a compact EV and is now picking between them.
| Kia EV4 Long Range | VW ID.3 Pro S | Renault Megane E-Tech EV60 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Usable battery | 78 kWh | 77 kWh | 60 kWh |
| WLTP range | 625 km | 557 km | 470 km |
| Real-world range | ~500 km | ~420 km | ~365 km |
| Power | 204 hp | 204 hp | 220 hp |
| DC peak | 135 kW | 135 kW | 130 kW |
| Boot | 435 L | 385 L | 440 L |
| Warranty | 7 years | 3 years | 3 years (8 battery) |
The EV4 wins on real range, space and warranty. It loses to the Megane on agility — the Renault is smaller and sharper to drive — and to the ID.3 on software maturity, since VW has had more update cycles. The MG4, missing from this table, remains the budget alternative, but with a smaller battery and a visibly cheaper cabin.
What isn't perfect
No EV is. Three issues are worth flagging on the EV4:
- Intrusive ADAS. The driver-assist systems intervene often and have to be disabled at every start — a common complaint across recent Hyundai-Kia models.
- Front headroom. Drivers above 1.85 m report tight headroom in the GT-Line with the panoramic roof.
- Climate display placement. It sits low in the centre stack, pulling eyes off the road — a surprising weak spot in an otherwise well-resolved cabin.
Styling is polarising. The upright rear end and L-shaped lights are either your taste or they aren't. In Portugal, where compact hatchbacks share roads with a lot of SUVs, that visual choice can cut either way.
Frequently Asked Questions
Kia hasn't confirmed official Portuguese pricing yet, but based on European references (€41,195 in the Netherlands, €43,240 in Germany, £34,695-£43,895 in the UK), the EV4 Long Range should land between €40,000 and €45,000 in Portugal, with the top GT-Line S touching €46,000. It benefits from full ISV exemption and minimum IUC in the pure-EV category, which significantly lowers total cost of ownership compared to a combustion equivalent.
The EV4 Long Range is rated at 625 km WLTP, but independent testing by ArenaEV gives more useful numbers: 515 km at a constant 90 km/h (15.8 kWh/100 km) and 346 km at 130 km/h (23.5 kWh/100 km) at 8°C. In practice, at a real 120 km/h on a Portuguese motorway in winter, expect around 400 km between charges; in summer, 450 km is realistic. EV Database pegs the combined real-world figure at 505 km.
On DC fast charging, the EV4 Long Range peaks at 135 kW and averages 105 kW, taking 29-31 minutes from 10% to 80%. On an 11 kW three-phase home wallbox, a full AC charge takes about 8h30. The platform is 400 V, so it doesn't match the charging times of the 800 V EV6 or Ioniq 5 siblings — one of the trade-offs Kia made to keep EV4 pricing competitive.
The EV4 Long Range wins clearly on real-world range (~500 km vs ~420 km for the ID.3 and ~365 km for the Megane per independent tests), on cabin space (2,820 mm wheelbase) and on warranty (7 years vs 3 years from both European rivals). The Megane is sharper and more fun to drive, while the ID.3 has more mature software after several update cycles. All three sit in the 204-220 hp bracket, and DC peak charging rates are practically equivalent.
As a pure EV, the EV4 Long Range qualifies for full ISV exemption, minimum IUC in the EV category, VAT deduction for companies up to €62,500, and reduced autonomous taxation on company cars. For business users, these four benefits stacked together can mean four-figure annual savings versus a petrol or diesel equivalent. Kia's 7-year / 150,000 km warranty is separate and helps protect residual value over ownership.
Who it makes sense for in Portugal
The Kia EV4 Long Range is aimed at drivers covering 15,000 to 25,000 km a year who can charge at home or work and want one car that handles city, family and longer trips. It's not the cheapest in the class, and it's not the sportiest. It's the most balanced one — and it carries the longest warranty in the segment.
If price is the priority, the MG4 is still untouchable below €30,000. If driving feel and design are the priority, the Megane E-Tech is the more emotional pick. If you want the safest seven-year bet, the EV4 is hard to argue against. Worth waiting for Kia Portugal's official price announcement before signing — the rest of the spec sheet is already clear.