Kia Launches UK Order Books for 215 kW EV3, EV4 and EV5 GT Flagship Trims
Kia has opened commercial sales for performance GT variants of its EV3, EV4, and EV5 electric vehicle lineup in the United Kingdom, standardizing dual-motor powertrains and 81.4 kWh battery packs.
- £48,695
- 81.4 kWh
- 225 kW
- 334 miles
What Happened
UK buyers can now configure and purchase the top-tier GT grades of Kia's three newest dedicated electric nameplates. The trio operates on a specialized 400-volt evolution of the modular architecture while pairing front and rear electric drive units with an 81.4 kWh battery pack.
- £48,695 / 334 miles WLTP
- £49,345 / 313 miles WLTP
- £54,295 / 295 miles WLTP
Both the compact EV3 GT crossover and the low-slung EV4 GT deliver a collective 215 kW rating, equivalent to 292 metric horsepower, enabling acceleration sprints from zero to 62 mph in under six seconds. The larger EV5 GT utility vehicle raises output to 225 kW, covering the benchmark acceleration metric in 6.2 seconds while returning up to 295 miles of driving range.
225kW
maximum combined dual-motor rating delivered by the EV5 GT
To inject sensory engagement into direct-drive electric propulsion, engineers incorporated simulated stepped shifts managed through tactile paddle controllers alongside tuned electronic damping and active torque management. Kia is distributing all three vehicles in a fully loaded single trim tier, scheduling early customer handovers through regional dealerships across the remainder of 2026.
Why this matters
The roll-out extends the South Korean carmaker's performance line into high-volume electric segments using a 400-volt evolution of the E-GMP architecture. By standardizing high-output dual-motor all-wheel drive and simulated shifting software across compact and mid-size entries, Kia is establishing distinct high-specification options across its British model range.
Terms in This Story
- E-GMP
- The dedicated Electric Global Modular Platform developed by Hyundai Motor Group for scalable battery-electric passenger vehicle manufacturing.
- Virtual Gear Shift
- Proprietary software calibration emulating mechanical gear ratio steps and motor torque interruption to provide tactile driver feedback in electric vehicles.
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