Kia Simply Gave Its Inexpensive EVs Extra Energy And Fake Gears

• Kia introduces extra highly effective, dual-motor variations of the EV3, EV4 and EV5.
• The EV3 GT and EV4 GT ship 282 horsepower, whereas the bigger EV5 GT packs 302 horsepower.
• Manufacturing of all three new GT fashions is scheduled to begin within the second quarter of 2026.

Kia hasn’t gone loopy with the ability determine for the GT variations of the EV3, EV4 and EV5, which will get a second motor and higher efficiency—they’re nowhere close to as fast as the bonkers EV6 GT. Till now, solely single-motor, front-wheel-drive variations of all three fashions have been on supply and driver pleasure was clearly not a precedence.

However Kia guarantees the GT fashions “pair emotional driving with superior digital experiences” thanks not solely to extra energy but additionally a devoted GT driving mode and electronically adjustable suspension. The non-GT variations have gentle and really comfort-oriented suspension setups, so it will likely be attention-grabbing to see simply how a lot it’s been stiffened up.

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In addition they get exterior design tweaks and badging to mirror their enhanced sportiness, whereas inside they characteristic body-hugging sports activities seats, an ordinary three-prong GT steering wheel and synthetic engine sounds full with digital gear shifting meant give an in any other case utterly silent EV the texture of an actual efficiency automotive.

The EV3 GT (subcompact crossover) and EV4 GT (compact hatchback or sedan) ship 282 horsepower mixed from a 194-hp entrance motor and a smaller 94-hp rear motor. Kia gave the EV5 GT barely extra energy with a mixed whole of 302 hp, due to a extra highly effective 208 hp entrance motor.

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Rumors advised that Kia would give these smaller GT fashions nearer to 400 horsepower, however even when that hasn’t materialized all these automobiles are significantly faster in GT trim. The quickest is the EV4 GT, which might speed up from 0 to 62 mph in 5.6 seconds, whereas the EV3 GT wants 5.7 seconds and the larger, heavier EV5 GT pushes the time to six.2 seconds.

We do not know what the WLTP vary score is for any of those new GT automobiles. All of them have the identical 81.4-kilowatt-hour battery pack, which supplies the EV3 as much as 376 miles (605 km), the EV4 as much as 391 miles (633 km) and the EV5 as much as 344 miles (555 km). All of them could have much less vary with the additional energy draw and weight of the second motor.

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Soohang Chang, President and CEO of Kia Europe stated “Our new electrical Kia GT fashions show that electrification could be emotional and resolute. The EV3 GT, EV4 GT, and EV5 GT will ship an attractive, confidence-inspiring drive, combining the moment responsiveness of electrical energy with sporty character and all-purpose functionality. These GTs are crafted for individuals who search the perfect of each worlds: pleasure whereas embracing a way forward for accountable mobility.”

Kia hasn’t specified when it plans to introduce these GT fashions, solely that manufacturing will start in Q2 2026, so deliveries ought to begin quickly after. There’s additionally no phrase on whether or not the smallest addition to Kia’s electrical lineup, the subcompact EV2is getting a dual-motor GT model.