Kia EV2

Kia EV2
Overview
ManufacturerKia
Model codeQV1
ProductionMarch 2026 – present
AssemblySlovakia: Žilina (Kia Slovakia)
Body and chassis
ClassSubcompact car (B)
Body style5-door hatchback
LayoutFront-motor, front-wheel-drive
PlatformE-GMP (400 V architecture)
RelatedHyundai Ioniq 3
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,565 mm (101.0 in)
Length4,060 mm (159.8 in)
Width1,800 mm (70.9 in)
Height1,575 mm (62.0 in)
Chronology
PredecessorSoul 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 lineup, and the Kia's fourth dedicated electric vehicle to feature the 400-volt architecture after the EV4.

Development

Concept

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. The concept model features suicide doors. The Star Map front lighting from the EV9 is also present on the concept. Inside, there is a panoramic glass roof, colour-coordinated headrest speakers, and a metal-accented dashboard housing a wide touchscreen.

Production model

A year later, on 9 January 2026, Kia unveiled the production-spec EV2 at the 2026 Brussels Motor Show, and it stays true to the concept model.

Successor

The EV2 is the successor to the Soul EV, also known in Europe as the e-Soul, which was produced from 2014 to 2024, and it fills the gap in the lineup as Kia's electric subcompact vehicle.

Overview

Design and features

Exterior

The production-spec EV2 closely resembles the concept car, carrying over most design elements, including the dual headlights and low taillights. It has some inspiration from the Soul, such as its boxcar shape, size, crossover-like styling, and a similar front-wheel-drive layout.

Interior

Inside the EV2, it 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.

Powertrains

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.

Grades

The EV2 is offered in four different trim levels; Light, Air, Earth, and GT-Line.

Safety

Euro NCAP test results
Kia EV2
(2026)
Test Score
Overall: StarStarStarStarStar
Safe driving 66%
Crash avoidance 74%
Crash protection 89%
Post crash 86%

Production and availability

Factory plant

Unlike its predecessor, the Soul EV, the EV2 is produced at the Kia Motors Slovakia plant in Žilina, Slovakia, as the second battery electric vehicle from Kia that is being assembled in Europe after the hatchback-styled EV4.

Production commenced on 27 March 2026.

Markets

Like the hatchback-styled EV4, the EV2 is being exclusively sold in Europe.

Sales in the European market began on the same date as the vehicle's production commenced.

References

  1. ↑ 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.
  2. ↑ Stafford, Eric (27 February 2025). "Kia Concept EV2 Is a Tiny EV SUV with a Sliding Front Bench Seat". Car and Driver.
  3. ↑ Buckley, Ginny (26 February 2025). "Kia EV2: everything we know about Kia's baby EV". Electrifying.
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  5. ↑ "Kia's EV2 is its smallest and most affordable EV for Europe". 9 January 2026.
  6. ↑ "Kia Revealed A Tiny, Affordable EV. See The EV2". InsideEVs. 9 January 2026.
  7. ↑ "The New Kia EV2 Is A Boxy Little EV With A Quirky Design". Motor1. 9 January 2026.
  8. ↑ "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.
  9. ↑ "Kia's EV2 Is Like A Renault 4 Without The Nostalgia". Carscoops. 9 January 2026.
  10. ↑ "Here's our first look at the Kia EV2 driving and a sneak peek at the interior [Video]". electrek. 16 January 2026.
  11. ↑ Pattni, Vijay (9 January 2026). "Kia has revealed its new small electric car: meet the chonky, 278-mile EV2". Top Gear.
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