Kia has taken the wraps off its smallest electric vehicle yet — the EV2 — at an event in Brussels. Developed mainly for European buyers, the new B-segment electric SUV is positioned as Kia’s most affordable EV to date. First previewed as a concept last year, the production model stays close to that design and shares its underpinnings with other Kia electric cars through the e-GMP platform, albeit in a more compact form. Kia plans to build the EV2 at its Slovakia facility and is aiming for annual sales of around 100,000 units by 2027.
In terms of styling, the EV2 carries Kia’s “Opposites United” design language, giving it a bold, modern look. The front end features vertically stacked LED daytime running lights, while the tall stance, squared-off bonnet and muscular bumpers echo the visual identity seen on larger Kia EVs like the EV3 and EV9. The GT-Line variant adds more sporty and premium touches through gloss-black accents and body-coloured exterior elements.
Buyers will be able to choose between two battery options — a 42.2 kWh pack or a larger 61.0 kWh unit. The smaller battery offers a claimed driving range of up to 317 km, while the bigger one extends that to about 448 km on a single charge. Both versions use a 400-volt electrical system and support fast DC charging, which can take the battery from 10 to 80 per cent in roughly half an hour. The EV2 also supports 11 kW and 22 kW AC charging for home or public use.
Inside, the Kia EV2 has a triple-screen setup consisting of two 12.3-inch displays for the instrument cluster and infotainment, along with a separate 5.3-inch screen dedicated to climate controls. An eight-speaker Harman Kardon sound system is also offered. Customers can opt for either the full ccNC system or the simpler ccNC Lite version, both of which support over-the-air software updates and optional feature subscriptions.
The cabin layout has been designed to make the most of its compact footprint. The rear seats can slide and recline, providing up to 958 mm of legroom. Boot capacity goes up to 403 litres when the rear seats are moved forward, and there is also a small 15-litre storage area under the bonnet.
For safety, the EV2 comes equipped with a wide suite of driver-assistance systems. These include forward collision warning, adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring, lane-keeping support and parking aids. More advanced features such as Highway Driving Assist 2, 360-degree cameras, blind-spot view monitors and remote parking assistance are also part of the package.
The car supports DC fast charging, home charging, an EV route planner, plug-and-charge functionality, and bidirectional charging, including Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) and Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G). Digital keys using NFC, Bluetooth and ultra-wideband technology, along with full smartphone app integration, are also available.
Production of the standard-range EV2 is scheduled to begin in February 2026, with the long-range and GT-Line versions to follow from June 2026. Pricing and exact launch dates will be announced closer to the start of sales but according to reports, in Europe, the EV2 is expected to be priced below €30,000.
