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Kia EV2 Debuts as Brand’s Smallest EV Ahead of Slovakia Production

The compact crossover pairs two battery choices with a cost-focused 400‑volt front‑drive platform for a Europe‑first launch.

Overview

  • Kia unveiled the EV2 at the Brussels Motor Show as a small electric crossover positioned below the EV3 in the brand’s dedicated EV lineup.
  • Production is slated to begin imminently at Kia’s Žilina plant in Slovakia, with Standard Range models built first and Long Range variants due mid‑year.
  • Two battery options are offered with claimed WLTP ranges of about 317 km (42.2 kWh) and up to 448 km (61.0 kWh), and both support 10–80% DC fast charging in roughly 30 minutes plus 11 kW or 22 kW AC charging.
  • The EV2 uses a scaled E‑GMP platform with a 400‑volt system, front‑wheel drive only, and a torsion‑beam rear suspension, ruling out all‑wheel drive.
  • Cabin features include dual 12.3‑inch displays and a 5.3‑inch climate screen, four‑ or five‑seat layouts, Level 2 driver assistance, and vehicle‑to‑load and vehicle‑to‑grid capability, while European pricing and broader market rollout remain unconfirmed with Australia flagged as uncertain after now‑deleted leaked prices.