KIA has revealed the EV2, a new electric compact SUV that represents the brand's entry point into its expanding electric portfolio with a starting price believed to be around £25,000.

The EV2 builds on Kia's proven leadership in electric mobility. Following the success of award-winning models, such as the EV6, EV9, EV3, and, most recently, the EV4, the EV2 brings Kia's EV expertise into a more accessible, compact segment, expanding the brand's reach to a broader audience across Europe.

Entering Europe's second-largest automotive segment, the EV2 strengthens Kia's position in a market that is expected to grow significantly in relevance for electric vehicles by the end of the decade.

"The Kia EV2 represents a significant step in making electric mobility accessible to a broader audience", said Soohang Chang, president and CEO of Kia Europe. "As our most compact EV, it blends bold design withcutting-edge advancements in charging, connectivity, and safety. Building the EV2 in Slovakia reinforces our commitment to Europe and ensures this model reflects the needs and expectations of drivers across the continent."

The EV2 uses Kia's ‘Opposites United' design philosophy, featuring strong elements like upright cues inspired by Kia's larger EVs to emphasise its confident SUV stance and character.

At around four metres long, the model has vertical daytime running lights, Kia's latest Star Map Light Signature, a pronounced shoulder line, and robust wheel arches create a distinctive exterior.

The ‘GT-Line' variant further elevates the EV2's lifestyleâoriented character, featuring bold bodyâcoloured garnishes and highâgloss accents on the bumper and lower front grille. Together, these elements create a more confident and premium look inspired by outdoor adventure.

Inside, the EV2 offers an open cabin inspired by a "Picnic Box" concept, blending logic and emotion through fabric-rich materials and intuitive design. A wraparound dashboard surrounds occupants, enhancing 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.

As Kia's most compact EV to date, the EV2 also introduces the new ccNC Lite infotainment system which mirrors the same display layout and core features as ccNC but is available at a lower price point.

Both systems support over-the-air updates and KiaUpgrades.

Rear legroom extends from 885 millimetres to a segment-leading 958 millimetres. When the seats are fully slid forward, the EV2 offers a boot capacity of up to 403 litres. The boot space is complemented by a 15-litre frunk.

In the standard seating position, headroom measures 973mm for both the four - and five -seat configurations. For the four-seat model, headroom is 968mm when the seats are in the maximum rear-sliding position, and 955mm when in the maximum rear-sliding and reclining position.

A 2,565 millimetre wheelbase allows for various seating arrangements. There is also a choice of either a five-seat configuration or a four-seat layout with independent sliding and reclining rear seats.

The EV2 is available with two battery options - a 42.2kWh standard-range battery and a 61.0kWh long-range battery. Anticipated all-electric driving ranges reach up to 198 miles for the standard-range version and up to 280 miles for the long-range version.

Both versions feature a 400V architecture and deliver rapid DC fast charging. The standard-range model completes the process in 29 minutes, while the long-range versions take around 30 minutes.

For the first time in a Kia model at launch, the EV2 supports both 11kW and 22kW AC charging, reflecting the predominance of AC charging infrastructure across Europe and offering greater flexibility for home and public charging.

The EV2 delivers a fully connected EV experience through an integrated EV Route Planner linked to Kia Charge, Plug & Charge functionality for charging without cards or apps, and bidirectional charging via V2L (Vehicle-to-Load) and V2G (Vehicle-to-Grid), enabling customers to power external devices or feed energy back into the grid.

On the safety front, standard and available systems include Highway Driving Assist 2, Front Collision Avoidance Assist 2.0, Smart Cruise Control 2, Blind-spot View Monitor, Surround View Monitor, and the latest parking assistance technologies. Remote Smart Parking Assist Entry allows the vehicle to be manoeuvred from outside using the smart key, a feature unique in the segment.

The EV2 is the second fully electric model produced at Kia's Zilina facility in Slovakia and follows the EV4. Production will begin in two phases, with the standard-range model entering production in February 2026, followed by long-range and ‘GT-line' variants from June 2026.