KIA has confirmed that its new EV4 and PV5 Passenger will be the brand's first vehicles to gain support from the UK Government's Electric Car Grant.

Every EV4 ‘Air' and PV5 Passenger ‘Essential' and ‘Plus' now qualify for the UK Government's Electric Car Grant Band 2, providing £1,500 off the on-the-road purchase price, and helping more drivers make the switch to zero-emission motoring. This includes both battery options for both vehicles.

Kia's eligible models combine advanced battery technology, practical design, and the brand's industry-leading seven-year/100,000-mile warranty (eight-years for the high-voltage battery), ensuring peace of mind for new EV owners.

Paul Philpott, president and CEO of Kia UK, said: "We are delighted that Kia customers can now benefit from the UK Government's Electric Car Grant. This milestone demonstrates our commitment to making electric mobility accessible, practical, and affordable. With the support of the grant, even more drivers can experience the innovation, reliability, and sustainability that Kia electric vehicles have become known for. This eligibility comes at an important time, as our nationwide network of PBV Centres become operational, delivering the new award-winning PV5 to customers".

The Kia EV4 is the latest in a line-up of highly decorated fully electric vehicles from Kia, following in the footsteps of its crossover-SUV sibling, the EV3.

The EV4 ‘Air' 81.4kWh is capable of up to 388 miles of range on a single charge - and the furthest of any Kia EV to date. When equipped with the 58.3kWh battery pack, the Kia EV4 ‘Air' offers a range of up to 273 miles on a single charge.

The EV4 also marks a significant milestone in Kia's history, as the first EV to be manufactured at the brand's Slovakian production plant in Europe.

The vehicle also marks Kia's entry into the competitive electric hatchback market, and means Kia offers a variety of powertrains across one of Europe's most competitive markets. With the grant the entry price to the Kia EV4 is £33,245.

Available to order from Kia's brand-new network of PBV Centres, the PV5 Passenger is designed to carry five passengers.

Two grades, ‘Essential' and ‘Plus' bring generous levels of equipment, while two battery options give a choice of range and cost.

The Standard Range battery offers up to 183 miles range, while the Long Range battery provides up to 256 miles.

Built using the E-GMP.S platform architecture, the PV5 Passenger benefits from ADAS safety systems as standard, and a low step-in height of just 399mm, which makes access to the rear compartment more convenient and accessible.

Every PV5 comes with an industry-leading seven-year/100,000-mile warranty as standard (eight-years for the high voltage battery).

This now makes the entry price to the Kia PV5 Passenger £31,495 with the Electric Car Grant applied.

Kia has launched its latest quarterly offers, bringing even more savings to help customers get into a new car.

The EV4 ‘GT-Line' and ‘GT-Line S' grades now benefit from a £3,000 Finance Deposit Contribution, while the ‘Air' grade receives a further £1,000 in addition to the Electric Car Grant.

All EV3 grades are available with a £3,000 FDC, while Kia's other electric vehicles - EV4 Fastback, EV5, EV6 (and GT), EV9 (and GT) - each receive a £1,500 contribution.

Both the Kia EV4 and PV5 Passenger are available to order with the Electric Car Grant applied now at Kia dealerships and PBV Centres across the UK and it means the EV4 starts from £34,695, while the PV5 Passenger starts from £32,995.

The UK Government's Electric Car Grant is exclusively available to electric cars adhering to a strict minimum criteria covering emissions, range, sustainability and warranty support.

The ECG criteria requires a brand to have Science Based Targets initiative verification, which sets greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reductions targets in line with what is needed to keep global heating below damaging levels and reach net-zero by 2050 at latest.

Kia says it will have introduced 15 EV models and 10 HEV models by 2030, while all Kia manufacturing sites will be powered by 100 per cent renewable energy by 2040.

The company is pursuing multiple global initiatives to achieve carbon neutrality across the entire product lifecycle by 2045, including achieving RE100, conducting Life Cycle Assessments (LCA) for all vehicle models, and strengthening its electrification strategy.