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Kia Unveils One-Off EV4 GT Finished in Real Tennis Clay
Kia has created a one-off electric EV4 GT finished in real clay from tennis courts, in honor of Rafael Nadal.
By Eleanor Ellington · 3 min read
Kia has unveiled a one-off electric vehicle, the EV4 GT, whose finish is made from real clay taken from tennis courts. The project is dedicated to Spanish tennis player Rafael Nadal, one of the most outstanding players in the history of the sport and a recognized master of clay-court play. The car was created as a single example, and its unusual finish immediately sets it apart from ordinary electric models.
The clay used for the finish is taken directly from tennis courts, giving the car a material connection to the atmosphere of clay-court tournaments. Nadal is known as a specialist in clay-court play, and it is this link to his career that formed the basis of the idea. The car becomes a kind of tribute to an athlete whose clay-court game became his trademark, and the finishing material transfers to the vehicle's body the very surface on which he achieved his greatest victories.
The EV4 GT belongs to Kia's electric lineup and serves as the basis for this project. The fact that it is a model from the electric segment makes the tribute to Nadal an unexpected combination of sporting heritage and modern transport: a clay court surface and a car running without an internal combustion engine come together in a single object. The source material describes this combination without further details on the technical specifications of the finish.
The questions the source leaves open concern the commercial side of the project. No price, no timeline for the car's availability on sale, and no plans for serial production are reported. It is also unknown how much clay was used for the finish, how the material was applied to the body, whether it is protected with a varnish, and how durable such a surface is in everyday use.
It is also unclear whether the car will be shown as a concept project or released as a limited series. It is only known that Kia has chosen an unusual solution, combining a modern electric car with the sporting legacy of Rafael Nadal and the tradition of clay-court play. The news represents a distinct experience at the intersection of automotive design, sport and popular culture, and further details about the project's implementation may emerge later.
Source: carscoops.com
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