Overview
- Compact B‑segment electric SUV on a scaled E‑GMP platform with a 2,565 mm wheelbase, developed for European drivers.
- Two battery choices are confirmed: 42.2 kWh with up to 197 miles WLTP and 61.0 kWh with up to 278 miles, both using a 400‑volt system.
- DC fast charging from 10% to 80% takes roughly 30 minutes, and the car supports 11 kW and 22 kW AC charging.
- Features include EV Route Planner, Plug & Charge, and bidirectional V2L and V2G, with V2G not initially available in some markets such as the UK.
- Production begins in Q1 2026 at Kia’s Žilina, Slovakia plant, with long‑range and GT Line variants to follow and entry pricing guided around €30,000/£26,000; Kia also showed EV3 GT, EV4 Hatchback GT and EV5 GT.