Kia EV2 priced from £24,245 in UK
Reservations for the Kia EV2 are now open in the UK, with first customer deliveries scheduled for later in 2026. Pricing starts at £27,995 for the ‘Air’ variant with the 61.0 kWh battery, reduced to £24,245 with a £3,750 reservation saving. The ‘First Edition’ with the smaller battery is priced from £28,495, or £26,995 with a £1,500 saving. The ‘GT-Line’ and ‘GT-Line S’ variants are priced from £28,995 and £32,595 respectively after applicable discounts.Kia confirmed that the reservation saving is intended to mirror the UK Government’s Electric Car Grant (ECG) if eligibility is approved.The carmaker will offer two lithium-ion battery variants from launch: a 42.2 kWh pack for the ‘First Edition’ and a 61.0 kWh option for ‘Air’, ‘GT-Line’ and ‘GT-Line S’. The maximum WLTP range is up to 281 miles, pending final certification. Kia states that the EV2 delivers ‘one of the longest ranges on a single charge of all EVs under £25,000.’All variants are based on the Electric Global Modular Platform (E-GMP) and feature a single front-mounted electric motor. The standard-range version delivers 107.5 kW and accelerates from 0 to 62 mph in 8.7 seconds, while the long-range variant produces 99.5 kW with a 0 to 62 mph time of 9.5 seconds. Torque is rated at 250 Nm across all versions, with a top speed of 100 mph.The EV2 uses 400V architecture and supports DC fast charging from 10 to 80 per cent in 29 minutes for the standard-range battery and 30 minutes for the long-range version. AC charging at 11 kW enables a full charge in 5 hours 20 minutes and 7 hours 15 minutes, respectively.Kia also highlighted aerodynamic measures. These include active air flaps, underbody covers and flush door handles, contributing to a drag coefficient of 0.29, according to the carmaker. The vehicle measures just over four metres in length and offers a 2.6 metre wheelbase, enabling a flat floor and increased interior space. Boot capacity is 362 litres, expanding to 1,201 litres with the rear seats folded.The EV2 has been fitted with the Navigation Cockpit (ccNC), featuring dual 12.3-inch displays and a 5.3-inch climate control touchscreen. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are included, alongside over-the-air updates and a new AI Personal Assistant. Kia states that the system ‘comprehends complex contexts through natural language understanding’ and can assist with navigation, vehicle functions and infotainment.The EV2 also supports Plug & Charge and Kia CarPay as standard.The EV2 was first unveiled at the beginning of this year. It is positioned as the entry point into Kia’s dedicated electric line-up, which also includes the EV3, EV4, EV5, EV6 and EV9. The model is designed, engineered and manufactured in Europe for European customers and will be built in Žilina, Slovakia, where series production kicked off a few days ago.kiapressoffice.com
