Kia EV2 – Compact City Car with Big Intentions

Compact city cars are very popular, (referred to as the B-SUV, accounting for some 
22% of total Irish car sales), their main attributes manifesting in their ability to carry 
people, cope with traffic and not cost a fortune to run. Having won many hearts and 
driveways over the past three years, Kia have now added the boxy-looking, (seen on 
the EV5 and REV9), EV2 to their motor-menu, and on an initial launch drive, 
showed me enough of its considerable talents to both warrant a longer association 
and recommend same to any commuter, or family buyer. 
Entering this segment, The Kia EV2 needs to hit the ground a full gallop, such is the 
quite frantic growth of 37% year on year. The EV2 line-up starts from €28,660 or 
€182 per month thanks to a 0% finance launch offer. 
Designed, engineered and produced in Europe, the EV2 comes with oodles of tech, 
carries Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and is available as a five-seater 
in Ireland. It comes with a choice of a 42.2-kWh standard-range battery or a 61.0- 
kWh long-range battery option, with the ability to put up to 453 kilometres in your 
mirrors. 
The EV2 is built on Kia’s Electric Global Modular Platform (E-GMP), all variants of 
the EV2 powered by a single front-mounted electric motor. With the standard-range 
battery pack, the electric motor applies 107.5kW (144bhp) through the front wheels 
while the larger long-range battery pack is paired with a slightly detuned front 
motor, which applies 99.5kW (133bhp), both power units delivering 250Nm of 
torque, also through the front wheels. All EV2 variants produce 250Nm torque. Both 
battery options operate on a 400V architecture. Under optimal conditions, DC fast 
charging from 10 to 80 per cent takes approximately 29 minutes for the standard- 
range version and around 30 minutes for the long-range model. 
Vertical daytime running lights and the latest Star-map Signature Lighting establish 
a clear family resemblance to the wider Kia EV range. It has a pronounced shoulder 
line and robust wheel arches emphasising its structural strength. 
The EV2 offers Kia’s latest triple-screen connected car Navigation Cockpit (ccNC) 
system, integrating a 12.3-inch driver cluster, 12.3-inch central touchscreen, and 5.3- 
inch climate control display. It also introduces ccNC Lite, which mirrors the layout 
and core functionality of ccNC at a lower price point. Both systems support over-the- 
air (OTA) updates and Kia Upgrades. 
Safety and driving assistance are well overseen on the EV2 via a comprehensive suite 
of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) more often found in higher segments 
and includes features such as; blind-spot collision avoidance, lane keep assist and 
front collision avoidance assist 2.0 standard on all models. 
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) calibration and dedicated Snow Mode contribute 
to neutral handling in low and high-speed manoeuvres too. Noise, Vibration, and 
Harshness (NVH) measures reflect European driving conditions and customer 

expectations which include dedicated carpets, wheelhouse absorbers, and specific 
tyres to reduce road noise. 
Laminated door glass (on GT-Line models) and windscreen glass reduces wind 
intrusion at motorway speeds while additional sound package components to the 
inner dash, the frunk, the suspension, and the underbody cover mitigate high- 
frequency tonal noise from electric powertrain components. 
The EV2 is available in four different trim levels: Air, Earth, GT-Line and GT-Line 
Plus. 
Air and Earth models feature a choice of 42.2kWh or 61.0kWh battery options while 
the GT-Line and GT-Line Plus are exclusively available in long range. 
Specification is generous with Air models feature: 
 16” alloys 
 Dual-zone climate control 
 Heated front seats & steering wheel 
 Kia’s dual 12.3” panoramic infotainment display 
 Over the air updates 
 Smart cruise control 
 Wireless CarPlay/android auto. 
Choose the Earth model and you get: 
 18” alloys 
 Dynamic welcome lights 
 Interior ambient lighting 
 Partial vegan leather seats 
 Privacy glass and 
 Wireless charging pad. 
GT-Line models gain; 
 Specific GT-Line interior and exterior styling queues 
 Power adjustable driver seat 
 Full vegan leather seats 
GT-Line Plus owners get: 
 Sunroof 
 Hardon Kardon premium sound system 
 Highway driving assist 2. 
Vehicle-2 Load functionality comes as standard Earth, GT-Line and GT-Line Plus 
long-range battery versions. 
Pricing starts from €28,660 for the EV2 Air model and €31,940 for the long-range 
battery version. The Earth is priced at €30,530 or €33,810 for the 61kWh version. 
The GT-Line models which come standard with the long range 61kWh battery starts 
at €34,810 and €37,090 for GT-Line Plus. All models are available with a specific 

launch offer of 0% PCP and HP finance with prices starting from €182 per month. 
The full pricing lineup is as follows; 

Air Earth GT-Line GT-Line 
Plus 
42.2 kWh € 28,660 € 30,530 - - 
61 kWh € 31,940 € 33,810 €34,810 € 37,090 

For more information see www.Kia.com