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Kia Unveils EV2, a Europe‑Focused Electric SUV With Two Battery Options and Up to 448 km Range

European production starts in Slovakia with entry versions built first.

Overview

  • The B‑segment EV2 rides on a cost‑focused 400‑volt E‑GMP variant and measures 4,060 mm long, 1,800 mm wide and 1,575 mm tall.
  • It offers 42.2 kWh and 61 kWh packs rated at 317 km and 448 km WLTP, with 10–80% DC fast‑charging in about 29–30 minutes and AC charging up to 22 kW.
  • A single front‑mounted motor powers the front wheels, with full output figures not yet disclosed and one outlet reporting an unconfirmed 145 hp base version.
  • Kia will launch Air and Earth trims first with GT‑Line due in June, and executives signaled additional life‑cycle variants are under consideration.
  • A potential GT remains unconfirmed, and any such version would be front‑wheel drive because the platform was not engineered for all‑wheel drive.