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Kia EV2 Enters Market as the Brand's Entry-Level Electric SUV

The rollout signals a push to sell lower-cost EVs in Europe to blunt gains by Chinese brands.

Overview

  • Kia has begun selling the EV2 in Europe as its most affordable electric SUV, which the company expects to lift sales volume.
  • Post-incentive prices in Spain open at €19,599 for the Air trim and reach €24,460 for the Earth trim.
  • Two battery choices anchor the spec with a 42.2 kWh pack rated around 317 km WLTP now and a 61 kWh pack near 453 km WLTP due soon.
  • The EV2 runs a single 147 hp motor that does 0 to 100 km/h in 8.7 seconds with a top speed of 160 km/h.
  • Kia builds the Europe-focused model in Žilina, Slovakia on the EV3 platform to cut costs and to counter low-priced Chinese EVs.