Kia’s smallest electric vehicle to date comes with two battery choices and is expected to start at roughly €30,000.
The electric SUV market is getting seriously crowded, but Kia believes it has carved out a clear niche. Enter the EV2, a new B-segment electric SUV designed to cover a lot of ground.
It’s pitched as a first EV, a family-friendly option, and an everyday commuter rolled into one. Compact yet practical, loaded with modern tech, and carrying an estimated starting price of around £26,000/€30,000, it’s positioned to be one of the more attainable EVs on the market.
Kia is framing the EV2 as its most affordable electric offering so far. Slotting in below the larger EV3 and EV5 SUVs, it still borrows heavily from their design language, technology, and appeal.
Think of it as a highlight reel version of Kia’s bigger electric SUVs, shorter, tighter, but still recognizably part of the same family. The EV2 made its public debut at this week’s Brussels Motor Show, where it appeared alongside GT-badged performance versions of the EV3, EV4, and EV5.
At roughly 4.1 meters (160 inches) long, the EV2 is firmly city-sized. Its upright proportions give it a confident stance, complemented by vertical lighting signatures and chunky wheel arches. The look balances a sense of ruggedness with a friendly, almost playful character.
Buyers can choose wheels ranging from 16 to 19 inches, and there’s also a GT-Line trim for those who want their small SUV to look a bit more aggressive. With any luck, Kia might even be cooking up a full GT version down the road.
The EV2 will be offered with two different battery options, each paired with its own power output. The entry-level version uses a 42.2 kWh battery connected to a 145 hp (147 PS / 108 kW) electric motor. Available from launch this spring, this configuration delivers a claimed range of up to 197 miles (317 km), making it well-suited for urban driving and shorter daily trips.
Arriving later, alongside the GT-Line trims, is a larger 61.0 kWh battery pack. This version targets a range of up to 278 miles (448 km), offering greater flexibility for longer journeys. Kia hasn’t yet disclosed the power output for the larger-battery model, but both versions use a single front-mounted motor driving the front wheels.
Fast-charging times are quoted at around 30 minutes on DC chargers. Like the EV3, EV4, and EV5, the EV2 uses a 400-volt electrical architecture rather than the faster 800-volt system found in Kia’s higher-end EV6 and EV9. Still, it supports both 11 kW and 22 kW AC charging and includes V2L and V2G functionality, allowing owners to power external devices or even feed electricity back into the grid.
With a wheelbase of 2,565 mm (101 inches), the EV2 falls 59 mm (2.3 inches) short of the Renault 4, but Kia insists interior space won’t be an issue. Buyers can opt for either four- or five-seat layouts, and the seats can slide and recline to prioritize either passenger legroom or cargo capacity, depending on the situation.
Push the seats forward, and cargo space reaches up to 403 liters (14.2 cu-ft) in the slightly more spacious four-seat configuration. That figure isn’t far off the Renault 4’s 420 liters (14.8 cu-ft). The EV2 also adds a small but useful advantage with a 15-liter (0.5 cu-ft) front trunk, perfect for charging cables, something the Renault can’t offer.
Despite being positioned as an entry-level EV, the EV2 doesn’t skimp on technology. Inside, it features a triple-screen setup combining a digital instrument cluster, a dedicated climate display, and a central touchscreen, mirroring the layout found in Kia’s more expensive models. That said, this is a new, cost-conscious “lite” version of Kia’s ccNC infotainment system, developed specifically for more affordable vehicles.
Over-the-air updates, digital key functionality, and smartphone app integration are all included. So are features typically associated with higher-end vehicles, such as remote parking assistance, surround-view cameras, and a comprehensive suite of driver assistance systems.
Built in Slovakia and designed specifically for European buyers, the EV2 is shaping up to be another potential success for Kia. If the brand manages to land the pricing where it promises, this could become one of the most significant electric vehicle launches in the coming years. Small, sensible, and genuinely affordable is exactly where the market seems to be headed, and the EV2 fits that direction perfectly.
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