Kia EV2 — what it is
EV2 is Kia’s new entry-level, Europe-focused EV, positioned below the EV3 as a B-segment (small) electric SUV/crossover. It was shown publicly at the Brussels Motor Show and is planned to be built in Europe (Slovakia). (Kia)
Key specs (as announced so far — some figures are provisional/WLTP pending)
- Platform / electrical architecture: E-GMP (400V) (The Verge)
- Battery options: 42.2 kWh (Standard Range) and 61.0 kWh (Long Range) (Kia)
- Range (WLTP): about 317 km (42.2 kWh) and up to ~448 km (61.0 kWh) — “anticipated / WLTP pending” in Kia comms (Kia)
- DC fast charging (10–80%): around ~30 minutes (Kia/press quoting ~29–31 min) (Motor1.com)
- AC charging: 11 kW and 22 kW mentioned for the model (market/trim dependent) (The Verge)
- Cargo/trunk: up to 403 L (Kia Europe & Kia Sweden pages) (Kia)
- V2X (bidirectional): Kia/press discuss V2L and also V2G capability (availability can vary by market/regulation) (The Verge)
Design and practicality
- Exterior vibe: upright/boxy “mini-SUV” stance with Kia’s modern lighting signature, aimed at city + light family use. (Kia)
- Interior flexibility: Kia highlights an adjustable cabin, and their EU site mentions optional sliding rear seats (enabled by the platform) to trade legroom vs luggage space. (Kia)
- Tech approach: Kia positions EV2 as “small but not cheap-feeling,” leaning on the same design language and infotainment approach as larger EVs. (Kia)
Trims (as presented by Kia Europe)
Kia has shown EV2 Air, EV2 Earth, and EV2 GT-Line (trim naming and equipment can vary by country):
- Air (examples): 16″ alloys, LED headlamps, 6-speaker audio, roof rails, dual-zone climate mentioned on Kia EU page. (Kia)
- Earth (examples): 18″ alloys, privacy glass, ambient lighting, Harman Kardon audio, Highway Driving Assist 2.0 listed. (Kia)
- GT-Line (examples): 19″ alloys, GT-Line steering wheel, metal pedals, memory + ventilated front seats, Digital Key 2.0 listed. (Kia)
Availability (Europe, incl. Nordics)
- Production timing: Kia/industry reporting indicates production starting in early 2026, initially with the smaller-battery version, then expanding later in the year to long-range and GT-Line variants. (electrive.com)
- Market focus: It’s primarily positioned for Europe (not expected in the US initially). (The Verge)
- Sweden: Kia Sweden already has an EV2 “premiere” page (specs and final pricing will be confirmed closer to order opening). (Kia)
Price expectations (not final yet)
Kia hasn’t locked official pricing in the public material I saw, but multiple outlets place EV2 roughly around the €25k–€30k neighborhood depending on battery/trim. Treat this as “press expectations,” not a confirmed MSRP. (The Times)