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EV4 winter range

In Canadian winter driving, expect a Kia EV4 Wind to cover roughly 442 km at 0°C and 320 km at −20°C, compared with 552 km rated.

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Rated
552 km
120 km/h
438 km
0°C
442 km
−20°C
320 km

Dashed line: Ottawa–Toronto 450 km

Rated (NRCan)Highway at 120 km/h (estimate)Winter at 0°C (estimate)Winter at −20°C (estimate)

EV4 range at 0°C

Around freezing, we estimate the EV4 keeps about 80% of its rated range. Heat pump fitment on the EV4 varies by model year and trim, so we use a mid-point between heat-pump and non-heat-pump results. Check the window sticker of a specific vehicle.

EV4 range at −20°C

At −20°C, battery chemistry slows and cabin heating runs hard, so we estimate about 58% of rated range. The best EV4 ranks #23 of 62 in our −20°C estimates.

VersionRatedAt 0°CAt −20°CLoss at −20°C
Wind552 km442 km320 km42%
Wind Premium515 km412 km299 km42%
GT-Line488 km390 km283 km42%
Light391 km313 km227 km42%

EV4 range in cold weather in Canada

Most winter range loss is temporary: it returns when temperatures rise. Owners in Canada recover a good share of it by preheating the cabin and battery while still plugged in, using seat and steering wheel heaters instead of high cabin temperatures, parking in a garage when possible, and keeping tires at the recommended pressure, which drops as air cools.

Fast charging is also slower on a cold battery. If the EV4 offers battery preconditioning, set your navigation to the charger so the battery warms on the way.

EV4 range in kmAll versionsEV4 highway range120 km/hBest EVs for Canadian winter rangeRanked at −20°CEV range loss in winter by modelAll models

Rated range: Natural Resources Canada Fuel Consumption Ratings, battery-electric vehicles 2012-2026 (updated March 9, 2026), 2026 model year unless noted. Estimates explained in how we estimate.