Kia has revealed the all-new EV2 electric crossover at the ongoing Brussels Motors Show. The EV2 is Kia’s sixth and the smallest model yet in the line-up of born-electric models built on the E-GMP platform. Globally, the EV2 is positioned to rival the likes of the Renault 4 and the upcoming Volkswagen ID Cross.
- EV2 is brand’s smallest born-electric EV yet
- Gets two battery pack options with up to 448km WLTP range
- Interior is similar to the Syros available in India
Kia EV2 exterior design
Taking clear styling cues from larger siblings in Kia’s line-up of electric SUVs, the EV2 has a revised version of Kia’s ‘tiger face’ front end and a boxy shape that’s designed to maximise interior room. The vertically-stacked split headlamps look unique, there’s generous use of body cladding all around the vehicle and the tail lamps, which look like extensions of the body cladding over the rear wheel arches, are reminiscent of the Syros available in India.
Overall, the design is clean and understated, devoid of sharp character lines and edgy surfaces. There’s also a GT Line trim that gets sportier looking front and rear bumpers. Wheel sizes range between 16 to 18-inch for the regular variants, while the GT Line variants get 19-inch rims. In term of dimensions, the EV2 measures 4060mm in length and 1800mm in width, and has a wheelbase of 2565mm.
Kia EV2 interior and features
The interior, too, is very similar to the Syros available in India. It gets Kia’s digital dashboard centred around three screens: a 12.3-inch instrument cluster, a 5.3-in climate control display and 12.3-inch central touchscreen. The EV2 uses a new ‘lite’ version of the Kia’s infotainment system that, Kia says, helps lower the cost. It remains capable of over-the-air updates.
There are also plenty of physical controls on the steering wheel and on the centre console for ease of operations. Interestingly, the EV2 gets also gets a 4-seat layout apart from the regular 5-seat configuration. The four-seater features two independent reclining seats that can slide forward, creating up to 403 litres of boot space. Meanwhile, the five-seater offers 362 litres of capacity. Both versions have a 15-litre frunk.
Some of the features offered with the EV2 include a digital key 2.0, a Harman Kardon sound system, Vehicle-To-Load (V2L) and Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) charging capabilities, OTA updates and a Level 2 ADAS suite.
Kia EV2 battery and range details
The EV2 will be offered with a choice of two battery sizes. The first is a 42.2kWh LFP battery for a range of 317km. Long Range versions – offering up to 448km from a 61.0kWh NMC pack – will enter production in June. Standard Range variants will be equipped with a 147hp front-mounted motor, while Long Range models are set to use a smaller 136hp motor.
As for charging, the EV2 uses a 400V charging system. Kia has yet to reveal official maximum charging speeds but says it will take 30 minutes to charge both batteries from 10-80 percent using a DC fast charger. The EV2 will also be offered with 11kW or 22kW AC chargers.
