Kia EV4 Hatchback Standard Range electric vehicle exterior

Kia EV4 Hatchback Standard Range - Electric Vehicle Specs

Hatchback FWD

Power

150 kW

(204 HP)

0-100 km/h

7.4 s

Top Speed

170 km/h

Battery Options

Standard Battery (58 kWh / 55 kWh)

Charging Curve & Charging Speed Analysis

Understanding Charging Performance

Charging performance isn't just about peak power—it's about sustained power across the entire charging curve. A vehicle that maintains 150kW from 10-80% SOC will charge faster than one that peaks at 250kW but quickly drops to 100kW after 20% SOC. The shape of the curve matters more than the highest peak power.

The key metric is C-rate, which accounts for both charging power and battery capacity. A C-rate of 2.0 means the battery can theoretically charge from 0-100% in 30 minutes, while 1.0 C-rate equals 60 minutes. This makes it easy to compare vehicles regardless of battery size.

Charging Curve Shape

Flat, sustained power across a wide SOC range beats high peaks that quickly taper off. Look for vehicles that maintain high power from 10-80% SOC.

C‑Rate & Timing

C-rate normalizes charging speed across different battery sizes. Higher C-rates mean shorter charging times and more flexible road trip planning.

Battery Options

Gross Capacity: 58 kWh
Net Capacity: 55 kWh
Buffer: 5%
The Kia EV4 Hatchback Standard Range reaches peak charging power of 102 kW between 10–80% SOC.
It takes 29 min to charge from 10–80% SOC and adds 188 km of real-world highway driving range, representing a 1.5 C‑Rate. This performance is better than 57% in its class.

Average Charging Power

61 kW

Avg C‑rate: 1.1

Maximum Charging Power

102 kW

At 36 → 60% SOC

Minimum Charging Power

15 kW

0–100% Charging Time

58 min

Charging Curve

State of Charge over Time

SOC Range Charging Time Avg. Power Avg. C-Rate Energy Added
0% → 100% 58 min 60.7 kW 1.10 C 59.1 kWh
0% → 90% 44 min 71.8 kW 1.30 C 53.2 kWh
0% → 80% 33 min 84.2 kW 1.53 C 47.3 kWh
5% → 100% 56 min 60.1 kW 1.09 C 56.2 kWh
5% → 90% 42 min 71.7 kW 1.30 C 50.3 kWh
5% → 80% 31 min 85.0 kW 1.54 C 44.3 kWh
10% → 100% 54 min 59.0 kW 1.07 C 53.2 kWh
10% → 90% 40 min 70.8 kW 1.29 C 47.3 kWh
10% → 80% 29 min 84.8 kW 1.54 C 41.4 kWh