The battle of the entry-level EVs is heating up. A week after Volkswagen launched the upgraded ID.3 Neo, Kia is cutting EV4 prices by over $10,000 in some markets. Kia cuts EV4 prices to rival the new VW ID.3 The EV4 went on sale in Europe last year as Kia’s first electric hatch (also sold as a sedan or fastback), joining the popular EV3 in its expanding mass-market EV lineup. As its first electric vehicle designed and produced in Europe, the EV4 is a cornerstone of Kia’s plans to corner the affordable, entry-level segment. While the EV4 was slightly more expensive than the Volkswagen ID.3 when it launched, it also offered a longer driving range, more power, and additional features. Advertisement - scroll for more content The base EV4 Air started at around €38,000 ($44,500), while the Earth Launch Edition was priced from about €40,500 ($47,500). As reported by Motor.es, Kia is currently offering over €8,300 ($10,000) off the EV4 hatch in Spain. On Kia’s Spain website, the EV4 Air is now listed at just €28,540 ($33,500). The EV4 Earth Launch Edition starts at €30,990. Both are equipped with the 58 kWh battery, providing a WLTP driving range of 410 km (255 miles). Kia EV4 prices in Spain (Source: Kia) Kia’s electric hatch is also available with a longer-range 81.4 kWh battery that provides over 620 km (388 miles). The price cuts come a week after Volkswagen revealed the new ID.3 Neo (shown below on the left), a direct rival to the EV4 (on the right), with considerable improvements over the outgoing model. The ID.3 Neo is the successor to the electric hatch that launched in 2019. It will be available in three versions: Trend, Life, and Style, and three different electric drive configurations: 125 kW (167 hp), 140 kW (187 hp), and 170 kW (228 hp). Volkswagen will offer three battery packs: 50 kWh, 58 kW, and 79 kW, providing WLTP driving ranges of up to 417 km (259 miles), 494 km (307 miles), and 630 km (391 miles). Volkswagen ID.3 Neo prices in Germany (Source: Volkswagen) In Germany, the new Volkswagen ID.3 Neo is available to order starting at €33,995 ($40,000), including VAT. That’s for the base Trend model with an electric driving range of 417 km (260 miles). In comparison, the Kia EV4 Air is listed at €37,590 ($44,100) in Germany with up to 440 km (273 miles) of driving range. Which electric hatch would you choose? The new VW ID.3 Neo or Kia EV4? Unfortunately, neither is available in the US, and likely never will be. Stay up to date with the latest content by subscribing to Electrek on Google News. You’re reading Electrek— experts who break news about Tesla, electric vehicles, and green energy, day after day. Be sure to check out our homepage for all the latest news, and follow Electrek on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn to stay in the loop. Don’t know where to start? Check out our YouTube channel for the latest reviews.