Kia EV4 vs petrol car: savings

Yearly running-cost savings and break-even point for the Kia EV4 compared with a petrol car.

Usable battery78 kWh

WLTP range625 km

Efficiency12.5 kWh/100 km

Max charging11 / 125 kW

Kia EV4: hatchback body style illustration — Kia EV4 Long Range · body style illustration (not the exact model)

Kia EV4 vs petrol savings

Yearly energy cost by country (15,000 km)

Country	Kia EV4	Petrol car	Saved
United Kingdom	£543	£1,703	£1,160
Germany	€798	€2,289	€1,491
France	€528	€2,164	€1,635
Canada	C$353	C$1,462	C$1,110
Australia	A$747	A$1,502	A$755
United Arab Emirates	AED 610	AED 2,272	AED 1,661
India	₹14,314	₹98,407	₹84,093
Saudi Arabia	SAR 402	SAR 2,272	SAR 1,870
Netherlands	€528	€2,388	€1,860
Spain	€550	€1,880	€1,329
Italy	€612	€2,087	€1,476
Japan	¥73,013	¥150,832	¥77,820
Norway	€396	€2,048	€1,651
Sweden	€559	€1,540	€980
China	CN¥1,081	CN¥8,005	CN¥6,924
South Africa	R6,538	R19,198	R12,660
Mexico	MX$3,795	MX$24,940	MX$21,145
Turkey	₺5,981	₺51,860	₺45,879

Frequently asked questions

How much can I save with a Kia EV4?

Charging at home, about €1,313 a year in energy for 15,000 km at average prices, compared with a 6.5 L/100 km petrol car. Lower maintenance adds to that.

When does a Kia EV4 pay for itself?

It depends on the price difference with the car you’d otherwise buy. Enter both prices under “Customize” in the calculator to see your break-even year.