Kia EV2: The smallest remains all Kia
With the EV2, Kia is expanding its electric model range downwards. There are hardly any surprises, but that is precisely part of the South Korean brand's (successful) concept.
Kia is consistently expanding its all-electric model range: upwards with the EV9, towards commercial vehicles with the PV5 and now also downwards with the EV2. Visually, it clearly fits into the familiar «Opposites United» design line - despite some obvious differences. The front looks more compact, for example, with vertically split lights, while the rear lights appear more independent and are unusually low. The interior looks more familiar. The EV2 is operated via the familiar three-part display comprising instrument cluster, climate segment and infotainment. In the center console, there is an inductive charging cradle for smartphones, USB-C ports and a 220-volt socket. Alternatively, e-bikes and other devices can be charged directly at the charging socket using a V2 L adapter.
Solid drive concept
On the road, the EV2 is unagitated and comfortable. The 108 kW/147 hp of the electric motor is easily sufficient for everyday use. The steering is soft but precise, and the chassis smoothly irons out bumps. Recuperation can be adjusted in three stages, up to almost complete «one-pedal» driving. The assistance systems are a positive feature: lane following assist, adaptive cruise control and lane change assist function reliably.
Welcome: Kia has made the previously rather intrusive warning sounds more pleasant and replaced them with more discreet ones. The legally prescribed warning when the speed limit is exceeded can be deactivated on new Kia models via a button on the steering wheel - for many older models, this function was subsequently added via a software update.
From 25900 francs
The EV2 is pragmatic when it comes to battery and range. The basic version has a range of around 317 kilometers with a 42.2 kWh battery. In the test with long highway journeys, consumption was around 16 kWh/100 km and therefore slightly above the factory specification of 15.1 kWh/100 km. In city traffic, consumption drops to 12 to 13 kWh/100 km. The long-range version, which will follow later, is expected to cover up to 453 kilometers thanks to its 61 kWh battery.
Technically, the EV2 is based on the E-GMP platform and, like the slightly larger EV3, uses 400-volt technology. Kia's smallest electric vehicle should be charged from 20 to 80 percent in around 30 minutes - up to 22 kW is possible at the wallbox. Production of the basic version is already underway in Žilina, Slovakia, with the GT-Line and Long Range to follow in June 2026. In Switzerland, the four- to five-seater with sliding and adjustable rear seats and up to 403 liters of trunk space is available from CHF 25,900.
