Kia has revealed the EV2, the brand’s most compact and accessible electric car yet. Set to arrive in Ireland this spring, pricing and specifications for the new EV2 will be announced closer to the launch date.
The EV2 will be available with two battery options: a 42.2 kWh standard-range battery and a 61 kWh long-range battery. The anticipated all-electric driving range reaches up to 317km for the standard-range version and up to 448km for the long-range version (WLTP pending).
Both versions feature a 400V architecture and deliver rapid DC fast charging. The EV2 also supports both 11 kW and optional 22 kW AC charging.
The EV2 is the entry point into Kia’s expanding electric portfolio, joining award-winning models, such as the EV6, EV9, EV3, and, most recently, the EV4 and EV5.
At 4,060mm long, Kia says the model combines a compact footprint with strong proportions tailored to urban environments. Vertical daytime running lights, the latest Star Map Signature Light, a striking shoulder line, and robust wheel arches complete the distinctive exterior. Wheel options range from 16- to 19-inches, and a variety of exterior colours are available.
Inside, Kia says the EV2 offers an open cabin and a wraparound dashboard, enhancing comfort and perceived spaciousness. The EV2 features Kia’s latest triple-screen ccNC infotainment system: 12.3-inch driver cluster, 5.3-inch climate control screen, and 12.3-inch central touchscreen display. Ambient lighting and eco-friendly materials reinforce the modern interior atmosphere.
An optional sliding and reclining rear seat system maximises everyday usability by increasing rear legroom to a segment-leading 958mm when pushed back, or by increasing the boot capacity up to 403-litres when pushed forward. The boot space is complemented by a class-leading 15-litre frunk.
Produced at Kia’s Žilina plant in Slovakia, the EV2 benefits from shorter transport routes and is the second fully-electric model produced at the Žilina facility, following the EV4.
Production will begin in two phases later this year with standard-range models arriving in Ireland in spring, followed by long-range and GT-line variants in autumn.
