Kia EV2
| Kia EV2 | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Kia |
| Model code | QV1 |
| Production | March 2026 – present |
| Assembly | Slovakia: Žilina (Kia Slovakia) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Subcompact car (B) |
| Body style | 5-door hatchback |
| Layout | Front-motor, front-wheel-drive |
| Platform | E-GMP (400 V architecture) |
| Related | Hyundai Ioniq 3 |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,565 mm (101.0 in) |
| Length | 4,060 mm (159.8 in) |
| Width | 1,800 mm (70.9 in) |
| Height | 1,575 mm (62.0 in) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Soul EV/e-Soul (Europe) |
The Kia EV2 is a battery electric subcompact car / supermini car produced by South Korean automaker Kia since 2026.
It is the sixth model in the manufacturer's "EV" battery electric car line-up, and the Kia's fourth dedicated electric vehicle to feature the 400-volt architecture after the EV4.[1]
Overview
History
The EV2 was first introduced as a concept car on 27 February 2025, alongside the EV4 and PV5.
It is positioned as a battery electric subcompact car, also known in European classification as a “supermini car”, that slots under the EV3. It is similar in size to the Hyundai Inster.[2] The concept model features suicide doors. The Star Map front lighting from the EV9 is also present on the concept.[3] Inside, there is a panoramic glass roof, colour-coordinated headrest speakers, and a metal-accented dashboard housing a wide touchscreen.[4]
A year later, on 9 January 2026, Kia unveiled the production version of the EV2 at the 2026 Brussels Motor Show, and it stays true to the concept model.[5]
Rear view
EV2 GT-Line
Interior
Successor
The EV2 is the successor to the Soul EV, also known as the e-Soul in Europe, which was produced from 2014 to 2024, and fills the gap in the line-up as Kia's electric subcompact vehicle.[6]
Design and features
The production-spec EV2 bears a strong resemblance to the concept car, carrying over most design elements, including the dual headlights and low taillights. It features some inspiration from the Soul, such as its boxcar shape, size, crossover-like styling, and a similar front-wheel-drive layout.
The interior is offered with two seating arrangements — a five-seat version, or a four-seat version featuring sliding rear seats. A triple-screen infotainment setup is used, featuring dual 12.3-inch driver and central displays and a 5.3-inch climate control display in between.
The EV2 is based on the E-GMP 400V architecture, with two battery choices available: 42.2 kWh and 61 kWh units that provide up to 197 and 278 miles of WLTP range, respectively. It can charge from 10% to 80% in 30 minutes and supports home AC 11kW or 22kW slow charging.[7]
EV2 Concept Front view
EV2 Concept Rear view
EV2 Concept Interior
Grades
The EV2 is offered in four different trim levels; Light, Air, Earth, and GT-Line.[8]
Production
Unlike its predecessor, the Soul EV, which was produced in Korea and sold in Europe as the e-Soul, the EV2 is produced at the Kia Motors Slovakia plant in Žilina, Slovakia, as the second battery electric vehicle from Kia being assembled in Europe after the hatchback-styled EV4.[8]
Also, like the hatchback-styled EV4, the EV2 is being exclusively sold in Europe.[8]
Production commenced on 27 March 2026, and sales in the European market began at the same time.[8]
References
- ↑ Gauthier, Michael (13 February 2025). "Kia EV2, EV4, And PV5 Teased Ahead Of Feb 27 Debut | Carscoops". Carscoops. Archived from the original on 14 February 2025. Retrieved 17 February 2025.
- ↑ Buckley, Ginny (26 February 2025). "Kia EV2: everything we know about Kia's baby EV". Electrifying.
- ↑ Stafford, Eric (27 February 2025). "Kia Concept EV2 Is a Tiny EV SUV with a Sliding Front Bench Seat". Car and Driver.
- ↑ Dow, Cat (27 February 2025). "Kia's Concept EV2 is a dinky electric SUV you can dine on the floor of". Top Gear.
- ↑ "Kia's EV2 is its smallest and most affordable EV for Europe". 9 January 2026.
- ↑ "Kia EV2 now has an official unveiling date". ArenaEV.com. 3 December 2025. Archived from the original on 3 December 2025. Retrieved 3 December 2025.
- ↑ Pattni, Vijay (9 January 2026). "Kia has revealed its new small electric car: meet the chonky, 278-mile EV2". Top Gear.
- 1 2 3 4 Johnson, Peter (27 March 2026). "Kia's most affordable EV enters production and is now available to order". Electrek. Retrieved 27 March 2026.
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