Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Description:
Today I’m testing the Kia EV4 with the 81 kWh battery (FWD, 150 kW, heat pump, 19” wheels) at a constant 110 km/h GPS.
This is the realistic “mixed driving” scenario — not full Autobahn at 130 km/h, but the kind of speed many people actually drive on highways and country roads.
🌡 Temperature: ~2°C
🔥 Climate: 22°C driver only
🛞 19” wheels
🔋 Charged to 80%
⚡ Battery preheated via navigation
Battery cooling after DC charging:
~1 kW for 5–7 minutes
Then reduced gradually
Finished after ~17 minutes
Battery preheating worked properly during this test (unlike the 130 km/h run) and activated automatically when navigating to the charger.
🚗 Driving Impressions at 110 km/h
✔ Noticeably quieter than 130 km/h
✔ Very comfortable on smooth roads
✔ Steering assist & cruise control work great
✔ Heating only ~660 W in driver-only mode
❗ Typical Kia assistance systems need manual deactivation each drive
❗ Navigation arrival estimate inaccurate at reduced speed
📊 Compare all my EV range tests here:
docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1sJ9kwAfjOqFsVRMIhJN3so8wA0PEscOQw5Wpw5RHD_Y/edit?usp=sharing
📸 Instagram:
instagram.com/batterylife1
If you enjoy detailed real-world EV range tests at realistic speeds, subscribe so you don’t miss the next one.
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
Mammotion Store:
de.mammotion.com/?ref=BatteryLife&utm_source=KOL
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00:00 Intro – Kia EV4 81 kWh Setup
00:32 Charging to 80% & Test Conditions
01:43 110 km/h Start (113 km/h indicated)
02:36 10% Used – First Projection
03:32 25% Used – Efficiency Update
04:03 Driving Impressions at 110 km/h
05:20 Navigation Back & Range Prediction
06:18 50% Used – 200 km Mark
06:56 &Charge App Tip
07:39 Final Result
@KiaDeutschland @KiaWorldwideOfficial #kia #ev4 #hatchback #range #test #country #highway #mix #consumption #charger #charge #ionity #KiaEV4 #KiaEV4RangeTest #EVWinterTest #110kmh #ElectricVehicle #EVEfficiency #HeatPump #EVCharging #RealWorldRange #FrontWheelDriveEV #BatteryPreheating #EVReview #BatteryLife
#abrp #abetterrouteplanner #tronity #maingau #autostrom
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:
Today I’m testing the Kia EV4 with the 81 kWh battery (FWD, 150 kW, heat pump, 19” wheels) at a constant 110 km/h GPS.
This is the realistic “mixed driving” scenario — not full Autobahn at 130 km/h, but the kind of speed many people actually drive on highways and country roads.
🌡 Temperature: ~2°C
🔥 Climate: 22°C driver only
🛞 19” wheels
🔋 Charged to 80%
⚡ Battery preheated via navigation
Battery cooling after DC charging:
~1 kW for 5–7 minutes
Then reduced gradually
Finished after ~17 minutes
Battery preheating worked properly during this test (unlike the 130 km/h run) and activated automatically when navigating to the charger.
🚗 Driving Impressions at 110 km/h
✔ Noticeably quieter than 130 km/h
✔ Very comfortable on smooth roads
✔ Steering assist & cruise control work great
✔ Heating only ~660 W in driver-only mode
❗ Typical Kia assistance systems need manual deactivation each drive
❗ Navigation arrival estimate inaccurate at reduced speed
📊 Compare all my EV range tests here:
docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1sJ9kwAfjOqFsVRMIhJN3so8wA0PEscOQw5Wpw5RHD_Y/edit?usp=sharing
📸 Instagram:
instagram.com/batterylife1
If you enjoy detailed real-world EV range tests at realistic speeds, subscribe so you don’t miss the next one.
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
Mammotion Store:
de.mammotion.com/?ref=BatteryLife&utm_source=KOL
& Charge:
kylomtr.me/ln/Vas5r
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 Intro – Kia EV4 81 kWh Setup
00:32 Charging to 80% & Test Conditions
01:43 110 km/h Start (113 km/h indicated)
02:36 10% Used – First Projection
03:32 25% Used – Efficiency Update
04:03 Driving Impressions at 110 km/h
05:20 Navigation Back & Range Prediction
06:18 50% Used – 200 km Mark
06:56 &Charge App Tip
07:39 Final Result
@KiaDeutschland @KiaWorldwideOfficial #kia #ev4 #hatchback #range #test #country #highway #mix #consumption #charger #charge #ionity #KiaEV4 #KiaEV4RangeTest #EVWinterTest #110kmh #ElectricVehicle #EVEfficiency #HeatPump #EVCharging #RealWorldRange #FrontWheelDriveEV #BatteryPreheating #EVReview #BatteryLife
#abrp #abetterrouteplanner #tronity #maingau #autostrom
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
