Spring awaits the arrival of the KIA EV2

Kia’s EV range has just been enlarged by the arrival into Europe of its smallest 
offering, EV2, a new electric B-segment, which will debut in Ireland this spring, 
pricing and specifications will be announced closer to the launch date. 
 
The EV2 is classified as a B-SUV and enters Europe’s second-largest automotive 
segment, full of confidence gathered via the success of its larger siblings, the EV4, 
EV5, EV6 and EV9, all impressive in their specific segments. 
EV2 Dimensions 
At just over four metres long, (4.060mm), with a height of 1,575mm and a width of 
1,800mm, the compact nature of the EV2 is visually apparent, as is its lineage to its 
siblings. It wears its vertical daytime running lights, the latest Star Map Signature 
Light, a strong shoulder line, with a neat rear roof-spoiler, plus robust wheel arches, 
to give it a sturdy road stance. Customers can choose from a wheel option range from 
16 to 19 inches, and a variety of exterior colours. 
 
Inside Story 
Inside, the EV2 offers a wraparound dashboard enhancing comfort and perceived 
spaciousness. The EV2 features Kia’s latest triple-screen ccNC infotainment system: 
12.3-inch driver cluster, 5.3-inch climate control screen, and 12.3-inch central 
touchscreen display. Ambient lighting and eco-friendly materials reinforce the 
modern interior atmosphere. 
 
An optional sliding and reclining rear seat system maximises everyday usability by 
increasing rear legroom to 958 millimetres when pushed back, or by increasing the 
boot capacity up to 403 litres when pushed forward. Additional space via the front 
trunk, the frunk, delivers an extra 15litres. 
 
Battery Options 
Two battery options are available with the EV2: a 42.2-kWh standard-range battery 
and a 61.0-kWh long-range battery. The all-electric driving range reaches up to 317 
kilometres for the standard-range version and up to 448 kilometres for the long- 
range version (WLTP pending). Both versions feature a 400V architecture and 
deliver rapid DC fast charging. The Standard model completes the process in 29 
minutes, while the Long Range version takes about 30 minutes. The EV2 also 
supports both 11 kW and optional 22 kW AC charging. 
 
Future Friendly 
Kia’s commitment to sustainability is apparent in the EV2 via the application of its 
ten material solutions across both the interior and exterior. These include bio- and 
BTX-free exterior paint, bio-based plastics, bio-PU seat upholstery and carpets made 
from recycled PET, sourced from fishing nets. 

The Kia EV2 is produced at their Žilina plant in Slovakia, benefitting therefore from 
shorter transport routes and is the second fully electric model produced at the Žilina 
facility, following the EV4. Production will begin in two phases later this year with 
standard-range models arriving in Ireland in Spring, followed by long-range and GT- 
line variants in Autumn. 
For more information see Kia.com.