# Kia's electric hatch gains AWD and nearly 350 miles of range

> Kia launched the new all-wheel drive (AWD) EV4 variant in Europe, but it’s not quite the range-topping GT model. Kia adds new AWD option for the EV4 The EV4 is unique as Kia’s first electric vehicle built in Europe.

- **Source:** [Electrek](https://electrek.co/2026/07/08/kias-electric-hatch-gains-awd-nearly-350-miles-range/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a4ebfbc4d738dfe68215859)
- **Published:** 2026-07-08
- **Category:** Cars
- **Tags:** #hp #ev
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