New Kia EV2 Debuts as Company’s Smallest Electric Vehicle, Claims 448 km Driving Range

Kia EV2 : Kia has officially introduced its smallest and most affordable electric vehicle for Europe, the EV2, which serves as the brand’s new entry point into its expanding EV portfolio. The new B-segment SUV will be built at Kia’s Zilina plant in Slovakia, just below the EV3. It will be offered in two versions: normal and long-range, as well as a more expensive GT-Line edition.

Kia EV 2 Dimensions

The EV2, the smallest vehicle in Kia’s EV series, embodies the brand’s design philosophy and appears to be inspired by larger EVs. The SUV is 4,060mm long, 1,800mm wide, and 1,575mm tall, with a wheelbase of 2,565mm. It has a tiger snout grille, vertical LED lighting signatures, and an upright posture. Cargo capacity is 362 litres, expandable to 403 litres with flexible back seats, and includes a 15-litre front trunk.

Kia EV2 Interior

According to Kia, the cabin design is inspired by a “picnic box” concept that aims to create a bright, roomy ambiance. The dashboard includes two 12.3-inch displays for the instrument cluster and the infotainment system, as well as a 5.3-inch panel for climate settings. It also employs Kia’s new ccNC Lite software platform, which enables over-the-air updates (except maps) and downloadable in-car apps.

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Kia EV2: features

The EV comes in three trim levels: Air, Earth, and GT-Line. The standard EV2 Air has dual-zone climate control and 16-inch alloy wheels, while the mid-spec Earth adds premium features like ambient lighting, 18-inch wheels, and a Harman Kardon audio system. The flagship GT-Line features 19-inch wheels, ventilated seats with memory, Digital Key 2.0, and high-gloss exterior highlights.

The EV2 includes a number of ADAS technologies, including Forward Collision Avoidance, Lane Follow Assist, Blind Spot View Monitor, and Highway Driving Assist 2.0. Remote Smart Parking Assist Entry is a distinctive segment-first innovation that allows drivers to maneuver the EV2 into tight spaces remotely using the key fob.

Kia EV2’s Powertrain

Kia provides two battery pack options: 42.2 kWh and 61.0 kWh, with ranges of up to 317 km and 448 km, respectively. Both packs employ a 400 V architecture that allows for DC fast charging from 10-80% in 30 minutes. On AC power, 22 kW chargers can fully recharge batteries in 2.5 to 3 hours, whereas 11 kW household units can be charged overnight.