Overview
- Kia confirmed on Tuesday that selected EV2 Long Range trims fitted with the 61.0kWh battery now qualify for the UK Government’s top £3,750 Electric Car Grant, cutting the Air Long Range on‑the‑road price to £24,245.
- The Long Range EV2 uses a 61kWh pack that Kia claims delivers up to 275 miles WLTP range and supports up to 118kW DC rapid charging, which the company says can take the battery from 10% to 80% in about 30 minutes.
- The smaller EV2 First Edition with a 42.2kWh battery continues to qualify for the lower £1,500 grant, bringing its on‑the‑road price to £26,995.
- Kia is taking orders for the EV2 Long Range now and says deliveries are expected later in 2026.
- The move expands Kia’s roster of grant‑eligible models to four (EV2, EV3, EV4 and PV5 Passenger), a position that meets government rules on emissions, range, sustainability and SBTi verification and could push buyer demand by bringing some EV prices below key affordability thresholds.