Kia EV3 GT, EV4 GT and EV5 GT: three new electric GT models

Kia is pressing on. After a particularly strong 2025, marked by the debut of the EV4 and, more recently, the EV5 in Europe, the South Korean brand heads into 2026 with confidence.

The start of the year could hardly have been more symbolic: the unveiling of the EV2, the most affordable electric model in the “EV” family, underlined Kia’s ambition to make electric mobility more accessible. But performance has not been left behind-quite the opposite.

At the Brussels Motor Show 2026, Kia used the stage to add three new members to its all-electric GT family-first launched with the EV6 GT-placing even greater emphasis on driving performance: EV3, EV4 and EV5.

These new models promise sharper handling-there’s a dedicated driving mode included-and even a simulated gearshift system, similar to the set-up in the Hyundai IONIQ 5 N, which Porsche itself could not resist praising.

EV3 GT and EV4 GT share the same foundations

Whichever model you choose, GT versions stand out visually thanks to a sportier look. In the case of the EV3 GT and EV4 GT-a compact SUV and a four- and five-door saloon, respectively-that means new 20″ wheels, bespoke exterior details, and a cabin featuring semi-sport seats, dedicated ambient lighting, and neon-green accents.

Explore a range of details for both models in the gallery below:

Under the bodywork, both deliver 215 kW (292 hp), produced by two electric motors-one per axle-and powered by the largest battery in the line-up, at 81.4 kWh. Range has not yet been confirmed, but it is unlikely to reach the official 600 km (WLTP combined cycle) claimed by other versions fitted with the same battery.

Dynamic improvements come via the introduction of electronically controlled suspension and a more immediate steering response. These elements are given a dedicated calibration in the new GT driving mode, which coordinates power delivery and adds GT-specific graphics to the displays.

The biggest headline, however, is the Virtual Gear Shift (VGS) system, which mimics gear changes as if it were a petrol performance car, paired with an artificial sound that changes depending on acceleration.

This is a solution first seen on its Hyundai IONIQ 5 N cousin, and one we are set to see spreading to other electric offerings-even from rival manufacturers. The new Honda Prelude uses a broadly comparable system, although it is a hybrid, with the combustion engine serving mainly as a generator.

EV5 GT for families in a hurry

With the EV5 GT, the same “GT approach” is applied to the C-SUV segment, blending performance with increased versatility. Here too, there is an all-wheel-drive layout, with boosted power and torque, matched to a chassis that has also been tuned specifically for the GT.

Compared with its C-segment siblings, the new EV5 GT features the same number of electric motors-one per axle-but it is more powerful, producing 225 kW (306 hp). The battery capacity, however, is exactly the same (81.4 kWh), and it does not offer simulated gear shifts.

It also sets itself apart with unique exterior styling elements and, inside, dedicated seats plus ambient lighting linked to the driving modes. With the EV5 GT, Kia aimed to deliver a higher-performance electric SUV without sacrificing day-to-day usability.

When do they arrive?

Despite being revealed at the Brussels Motor Show, Kia’s three new electric GT models will not begin production until the second quarter of 2026. Launch timing will be confirmed closer to the start of sales, along with the respective prices.

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