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Prices for the new all-electric Kia EV2 B-segment SUV prices start from £24,245. Despite its size, the Kia EV2 is a five-seater and has a driving range of up to 281 miles from the larger of its two battery options.
The Kia EV2 is designed, engineered and manufactured in Europe exclusively for Europe, and order books are now open with first customer deliveries due to commence later this year.
Whilst Kia awaits confirmation that the EV2 will be eligible for the UK Government’s Electric Car Grant (ECG), Kia will ensure through the EV2 Reservation Saving that qualifying customers purchasing the EV2 will receive the relevant equivalent discount on the purchase price, including a £3,750 Reservation Saving available on ‘Air’, ‘GT-Line’ and ‘GT-Line S’, and £1,500 on ‘First Edition’.
Variant Battery Price (OTR) Price
EV2 ‘Air’ 61.0kWh £27,995 £24,245 (£3,750 saving)
EV2 ‘First Edition’ 42.2kWh £28,495 £26,995 (£1,500 saving)
EV2 ‘GT-Line’ 61.0kWh £32,745 £28,995 (£3,750 saving)
EV2 ‘GT-Line S’ 61.0kWh £36,345 £32,595 (£3,750 saving)
Officially unveiled at the Brussels Motor Show earlier this year, the Kia EV2 is the brand’s newest entry point into its multi-award winning all electric line-up, consisting of the EV3, EV4, EV5, EV6, EV9 and PV5. Sitting within the B-SUV compact vehicle segment, the EV2 goes on sale alongside the new Kia Stonic, offering buyers a choice of petrol and electric powertrains in one of Europe’s fastest-growing segments.
Available exclusively as a five-seater in the UK, the EV2 is offered with a choice of two battery options from launch.
Powertrains and performance
• Battery options: 42.2kWh and 61.0kWh
• Range: up to 281 miles on a single charge
• Charging: 10-to-80% in as little as 29 minutes (DC/fast charging)
• Power: 144bhp / 107.8kW (standard-range), 133bhp / 99.5kW (long-range)
The Kia EV2 is offered in the UK with two lithium-ion battery options from launch. A 42.2kWh standard-range battery pack is offered exclusively on the ‘First Edition’ variant, while a 61.0kWh long-range battery pack is offered exclusively on ‘Air’, ‘GT-Line’ and ‘GT-Line S’.
Built on Kia’s Electric Global Modular Platform (E-GMP) – a bespoke EV architecture – all variants of the EV2 are powered by a single front-mounted electric motor. In variants equipped with the standard-range battery pack, the electric motor delivers 144bhp through the front wheels, allowing the EV2 to accelerate from 0 to 62mph in 8.7 seconds.
The larger long-range battery pack is paired with a slightly detuned front motor to maximise driving efficiency. This produces 133bhp, allowing a 0-to-62mph acceleration time of 9.5 seconds. All EV2 variants produce 250Nm torque and have a maximum speed of 100mph.
As in the EV3, EV4 and EV5, the Kia EV2 integrates 400V charging technology. The EV2 standard-range can charge from 10-to-80% in just 29 minutes when plugged into a 150kW DC fast charger (30 minutes on long-range). When plugged into an 11kW AC charger, the EV2 can charge from 10-to-100% in 5 hours and 20 minutes (7 hours and 15 minutes on long-range).
Aerodynamics
All EV2 variants feature Active Air Flaps in the front bumper, which open and close automatically to optimise cooling efficiency and maximise aerodynamic performance. As well as flush door handles, the EV2 features a front motor undercover, side sills undercover and rear suspension undercover, resulting in a drag coefficient of just 0.29Cd.
Dimensions and cargo capacities
All variants of the EV2 are 1,800mm wide, and ‘Air’ and ‘First Edition’ variants are 1,575mm tall and 4,060mm long. ‘GT-Line’ and ‘GT-Line S’ are slightly taller and longer, at 1,585mm tall and 4,065mm long due to a slightly more pronounced rear overhang. The relatively long 2,565mm wheelbase maximises interior space, paired with a totally flat floor.
Despite sitting in the same B-SUV vehicle segment as the recently refreshed Kia Stonic, the EV2 – in ‘Air’ or ‘First Edition’ trim levels – is 40mm wider and 100mm taller than the Stonic, although 100mm shorter in overall length.
All variants of EV2 have 362 litres of boot space with all seats in place. With the second row of seats folded, this extends to 1,201 litres of storage space. ’First Edition’, ‘GT-Line’ and ‘GT-Line S’ variants of EV2 feature a 15-litre frunk, ideal for charging cable storage
Technology and connectivity
Technology includes Kia’s new connected car Navigation Cockpit (ccNC), integrated into the dual 12.3-inch display and infotainment screens. The EV2’s displays also integrate an additional 5.3-inch climate control touchscreen, accompanied by physical rocker switches on the centre fascia to quickly control heating and ventilation.
Every EV2 comes equipped with Kia CarPay and Plug & Charge as standard, and free of charge. CarPay allows drivers to locate and pay for parking through the vehicle’s central infotainment screen, while Plug & Charge streamlines the charging process. When the EV2 is connected to a Plug & Charge-compatible charge station, the charging session can be activated automatically with no need to authorise via charging card or app.
