--- title: "Kia EV4 Concept Isn’t Quite a Sedan, But It’s as Close as Kia Will Get" description: "The newly revealed Kia EV4 is an all-electric concept car that features an entirely sustainable and recyclable interior." date: "2023-10-12" modified: "2023-10-12" authors: - name: "Nico DeMattia" job_title: "Contributing Writer" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/nico-demattia" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/kia-ev4-concept-isnt-quite-a-sedan-but-its-as-close-as-kia-will-get" categories: - "Car Tech" - "Electric Vehicles" - "Kia News" - "News" - "News by Brand" tags: - "Electric Vehicle" - "EV6" - "Kia" - "sedan" --- # Kia EV4 Concept Isn’t Quite a Sedan, But It’s as Close as Kia Will Get ![]() *Kia* Wednesday's "[Kia]() EV Day" saw the Korean brand reveal new electric vehicles: the Kia EV3, EV4, and EV5 concepts. The most significant is the EV4 Concept, an electric sedan with familiar styling, a segment-blurring body style, and a focus on sustainability. Even at first glance, the EV4 clearly shares a bloodline with the current [Kia EV6](). However, the EV4 is a sedan, if an untraditional one, rather than a hatchback like the EV6. Since it's still a concept, it features some funky bodywork, polygonal wheel arches, boxy front fenders, and body lines that were seemingly added at random. It's a very sharp, edgy design that looks meant for the cyberpunk crowd. Its triangular wheels are fun, though. ![]() **Kia EV4 | Kia** ![]() ***Kia EV4 | Kia*** The focal point is its interior. When choosing the materials for its cabin, Kia designers walked down the organic aisle at their local grocery store and just said, "Yes." For example, the fabrics are made from 100% recycled cotton and are dyed using madder root and walnut shells. Hemp fibers were used to make the console shelf. The bio-plastics that are part of Kia's 10 must-have sustainable materials are made from vegetable oil, corn starch, and sawdust, among other natural materials. Its carpets are made from recycled plastic and Kia says that customers can opt for some of that recycled plastic to come from old fishing nets. Organic materials aside, the Kia EV4's interior is open, bright, and airy, with a very horizontal theme to keep things relaxed. On the dashboard is a large, ultra-wide touchscreen infotainment system and digital gauge display, built into one. The steering wheel only has two spokes and is slightly octagonal. It looks very lounge-like and seems to have no plans for sporty driving. ![]() ***Kia EV4 | Kia*** ![]() ***Kia EV4 | Kia*** ![]() ***Kia EV4 | Kia*** Alongside the Kia EV4 was also the newly revealed EV3, a similarly designed crossover, and EV5 SUV. While all of the new Kias will focus on sustainability and recycled materials, the EV3 takes it to an entirely different level, as some of the materials aren't made, they're grown. For the center console of the EV3, Kia uses mycelium from mushroom roots. ![]() ***Kia EV3 | *Kia**** ![]() **Kia EV3 | *Kia*** ![]() ***Kia EV3 | *Kia**** Kia didn't mention any battery, powertrain, range, or performance specs for the EV4, as it's still just in the concept phase, nor did it give any information on which markets it will reach. However, it's a good bet that all of its newly announced EVs are coming to the U.S. market, given Hyundai and Kia's push to [sell 1.6 million EVs ]()in America by 2030. *Got tips? Send 'em to tips@thedrive.com* ## Author Nico is a writer and reviewer from New Jersey who probably thinks he’s a lot funnier than he actually is. His love of cars began when he was just a kid playing Gran Turismo 3, grinding out enough race wins with a Mazda Miata to save up for an in-game RUF 911. That passion for small, lightweight sports cars drove his desire to learn more about the industry, get his hands on as many cars as he could, and bring those experiences to life on the page. He cut his teeth writing about BMWs, Volkswagens, and Audis, mostly, and has owned far too many of each. He’s on his fourth 3 Series sedan, but all of his old, cheap German cars have forced him to learn more about car maintenance than his mechanical capability can handle. Too many late nights have been spent scrambling to get a car running by morning so he could get to work. For some reason, he never seems to learn that old Bimmers probably aren’t the best daily drivers. But he loves more than just old German cars. He’ll gladly drive and discuss anything with four (or even three) wheels. Cars aren’t his only passions, though. Nico is also a big nerd and loves movies, video games, comic books, and cares far too much about the New York Giants. So don’t be surprised if you see football references or dumb, obscure movie quotes in any of his car reviews. ### Author social links [Instagram]() [LinkedIn]()