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Kia Opens Orders for €26,600 EV2 in Europe

The low entry price signals a bid to lure budget EV buyers in Europe.

Overview

  • Kia has opened orders across European markets with a starting price of €26,600 and lease offers from €239 per month.
  • The lineup includes Light, Air, Earth, and GT-Line trims with flexible seating, including a four-seat base model designed to cut entry cost.
  • Buyers can choose 42.2 kWh or 61 kWh batteries rated for up to 317 km and 453 km of WLTP range.
  • The EV2 uses Kia’s E-GMP platform with a cost-saving 400V setup that supports 118 kW DC fast charging and bidirectional power for tools or the grid.
  • Deliveries begin with Air and Earth in April, all variants follow by July, and Kia builds the EV2 in Slovakia for Europe-only sales as it targets rivals from BYD, Renault, Citroën, and Volkswagen.