Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Description:
Is the base version of the Kia EV4 already enough for daily driving? In this review, I take a detailed look at the Kia EV4 with the small 58 kWh battery and show what features are missing compared to higher trims — and whether you actually need them in real life.
We talk about the manual door handles, missing heat pump, non-electric seats, charging speeds, efficiency, comfort, panoramic roof, liftgate and much more. Is it worth saving €6,000 compared to the larger battery version?
Sponsored by &Charge (Andcharge). Use the link below and get 20 km of charging credit when you sign up and rate charging stations in the app.
Instagram: batterylife1
Google Spreadsheet with all EV range test results: docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1sJ9kwAfjOqFsVRMIhJN3so8wA0PEscOQw5Wpw5RHD_Y/edit?usp=sharing
A better route planner:
abetterrouteplanner.com/ref/batterylife
Tronity:
tronity.io
tronity.io/flottenmanagement/laden-zuhause
Maingau Autostrom:
maingau-energie.de/e-mobilitaet/autostrom?utm_source=link&utm_medium=socialmedia&utm_campaign=influencer_batterylife
Abomo Auto Abo Comparison:
link.abomo.de/blde
Mammotion Store:
de.mammotion.com/?ref=BatteryLife&utm_source=KOL
Ecoflow:
de.ecoflow.com/?aff=379
& Charge:
kylomtr.me/ln/Vas5r
Charging Infrastructure Provider:
citywatt.de
My Behind the Scenes Channel
youtube.com/@behindthebattery
My German YouTube Channel:
youtube.com/@BatteryLifeDE
Become a member for exclusive and early content and behind the
scene info:
youtube.com/channel/UCTpYzLtOCilhKE42T5uW7Ww/join
Merch is out as well:
batterylife.myspreadshop.net
If you want to support the Channel
paypal.me/batterylifeev
00:00 Introduction Kia EV4 Base Version
00:34 What Makes This the Base Version?
00:57 Small Battery & Charging Specs
01:20 Missing Features Explained
01:57 Manual Door Handles in Daily Use
02:35 Manual Seats & Comfort
03:08 Manual Liftgate vs Electric Liftgate
03:39 Panoramic Roof Discussion
03:59 Missing Heat Pump & Winter Range
04:45 Final Verdict on the Base Version
@KiaWorldwideOfficial @KiaDeutschland #kia #ev4 #base #version #no #features #small #battery #daily #use #KiaEV4 #Kia #ElectricCar #EV #EVReview #BatteryLife #ElectricVehicles #KiaEV4Review #EVTesting #CarReview
#abrp #abetterrouteplanner #tronity #maingau #autostrom #abomo
My music in my videos is available at Epidemic sound
Referral link:
epidemicsound.com/referral/u8oaw0
Links to my spreadsheets of the cars tested:
Charging Curve
docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1cDlLxhUQsuCXLG0h_SnDPX8BIy0VpI32jDNrInWsMrA/edit?usp=sharing
Range test results
docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1sJ9kwAfjOqFsVRMIhJN3so8wA0PEscOQw5Wpw5RHD_Y/edit?usp=sharing
Take care
Description:
Is the base version of the Kia EV4 already enough for daily driving? In this review, I take a detailed look at the Kia EV4 with the small 58 kWh battery and show what features are missing compared to higher trims — and whether you actually need them in real life.
We talk about the manual door handles, missing heat pump, non-electric seats, charging speeds, efficiency, comfort, panoramic roof, liftgate and much more. Is it worth saving €6,000 compared to the larger battery version?
Sponsored by &Charge (Andcharge). Use the link below and get 20 km of charging credit when you sign up and rate charging stations in the app.
Instagram: batterylife1
Google Spreadsheet with all EV range test results: docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1sJ9kwAfjOqFsVRMIhJN3so8wA0PEscOQw5Wpw5RHD_Y/edit?usp=sharing
A better route planner:
abetterrouteplanner.com/ref/batterylife
Tronity:
tronity.io
tronity.io/flottenmanagement/laden-zuhause
Maingau Autostrom:
maingau-energie.de/e-mobilitaet/autostrom?utm_source=link&utm_medium=socialmedia&utm_campaign=influencer_batterylife
Abomo Auto Abo Comparison:
link.abomo.de/blde
Mammotion Store:
de.mammotion.com/?ref=BatteryLife&utm_source=KOL
Ecoflow:
de.ecoflow.com/?aff=379
& Charge:
kylomtr.me/ln/Vas5r
Charging Infrastructure Provider:
citywatt.de
My Behind the Scenes Channel
youtube.com/@behindthebattery
My German YouTube Channel:
youtube.com/@BatteryLifeDE
Become a member for exclusive and early content and behind the
scene info:
youtube.com/channel/UCTpYzLtOCilhKE42T5uW7Ww/join
Merch is out as well:
batterylife.myspreadshop.net
If you want to support the Channel
paypal.me/batterylifeev
00:00 Introduction Kia EV4 Base Version
00:34 What Makes This the Base Version?
00:57 Small Battery & Charging Specs
01:20 Missing Features Explained
01:57 Manual Door Handles in Daily Use
02:35 Manual Seats & Comfort
03:08 Manual Liftgate vs Electric Liftgate
03:39 Panoramic Roof Discussion
03:59 Missing Heat Pump & Winter Range
04:45 Final Verdict on the Base Version
@KiaWorldwideOfficial @KiaDeutschland #kia #ev4 #base #version #no #features #small #battery #daily #use #KiaEV4 #Kia #ElectricCar #EV #EVReview #BatteryLife #ElectricVehicles #KiaEV4Review #EVTesting #CarReview
#abrp #abetterrouteplanner #tronity #maingau #autostrom #abomo
My music in my videos is available at Epidemic sound
Referral link:
epidemicsound.com/referral/u8oaw0
Links to my spreadsheets of the cars tested:
Charging Curve
docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1cDlLxhUQsuCXLG0h_SnDPX8BIy0VpI32jDNrInWsMrA/edit?usp=sharing
Range test results
docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1sJ9kwAfjOqFsVRMIhJN3so8wA0PEscOQw5Wpw5RHD_Y/edit?usp=sharing
Take care
