The 2027 Kia EV2 fits up to 453 km of WLTP range into a 4.06-metre electric crossover that starts at €26,600 (~$29,600) in Germany. It has one front motor, a 42.2 kWh LFP or 61.0 kWh NMC battery, DC charging from 10 to 80 percent in 29 to 30 minutes and a 362 L boot. Euro NCAP gave it five stars in October 2026, and the 61 kWh Air at €33,490 (~$37,300) is the version most buyers should look at.
Key facts
- Price: €26,600 (~$29,600) to €40,890 (~$45,500) in Germany; £27,995 (~$37,200) for the Air in the UK, or £24,245 (~$32,200) after the grant
- Power: 107.8 kW (146 PS / 144 hp) with 42.2 kWh, 99.5 kW (135 PS / 133 hp) with 61.0 kWh, 250 Nm on both
- Range: 317 km WLTP (42.2 kWh), up to 453 km (61.0 kWh), 418 km on the GT-Line; 14.9 kWh/100 km for the 61 kWh Air (ADAC)
- Charging: 118 kW DC, 10-80% in 29 min (42.2 kWh) or 30 min (61.0 kWh); 11 kW AC, 10-100% in 4 h 5 min or 5 h 35 min
- Space: 362 L boot (1,160 L folded), 403 L in the four-seat sliding-bench layout, 15 L frunk from Earth
- The catch: 9.5 s to 100 km/h with the 61 kWh pack, and a 22 kW AC charger needs the €1,390 Winter-Connect pack first
Performance & Specs
The smaller battery gives the quicker car. One permanent-magnet motor drives the front wheels in both versions: 107.8 kW (146 PS / 144 hp) with 42.2 kWh reaches 100 km/h in 8.7 seconds (8.9 with 18-inch wheels), while 99.5 kW (135 PS / 133 hp) with 61.0 kWh needs 9.5 seconds (9.7 with 19-inch wheels). Torque is 250 Nm and top speed 161 km/h on every version.
Efficiency is the strong point: ADAC lists 14.9 kWh/100 km WLTP for the 61 kWh Air on 16-inch wheels, and the drag coefficient is 0.29.
| Powertrain | Single-motor BEV, front-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Power | 107.8 kW (146 PS / 144 hp) with 42.2 kWh; 99.5 kW (135 PS / 133 hp) with 61.0 kWh |
| Torque | 250 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.7 s (42.2 kWh) / 9.5 s (61.0 kWh) |
| Battery | 42.2 kWh LFP / 61.0 kWh NMC |
| Range | 317 km / up to 453 km WLTP |
| POWERTRAIN TYPE | BEV, single front permanent-magnet synchronous motor |
|---|---|
| HORSEPOWER | 107.8 kW (146 PS / 144 hp) with 42.2 kWh; 99.5 kW (135 PS / 133 hp) with 61.0 kWh |
| TORQUE | 250 Nm |
| ACCELERATION | 0-100 km/h in 8.7 s (42.2 kWh), 9.5 s (61.0 kWh) |
| TOP SPEED | 161 km/h |
| DRIVETRAIN | FWD |
| BATTERY | 42.2 kWh LFP or 61.0 kWh NMC, 400 V |
| ELECTRIC RANGE | 317 km (42.2 kWh); up to 453 km (61.0 kWh); 418 km (GT-Line, 19-inch wheels), WLTP |
| COMBINED RANGE | — (pure BEV) |
Dimensions & Practicality
| Length | 4,060 mm (4,065 mm GT-Line) |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,800 mm |
| Height | 1,575 mm (1,585 mm GT-Line) |
| Wheelbase | 2,565 mm |
| Ground clearance | 146 mm |
The EV2 is a city-first car, shorter than the EV3, with a 10.02 m turning circle on 16-inch wheels. The boot holds 362 L (1,160 L with the 60:40 bench folded) in the five-seater, and the four-seat sliding-bench layout, a €450 seat pack from Earth upwards, grows it to 403 L. A 15 L frunk is fitted from the Earth trim in Germany, while the Light is sold only as a four-seater.
| CARGO VOLUME | 362 L (1,160 L seats folded) in the five-seater; 403 L (1,201 L folded) in the four-seater with sliding bench |
|---|---|
| FRUNK | 15 L (Earth and above in Germany) |
| KERB WEIGHT | 1,620-1,665 kg (Kia UK) |
| TOWING (BRAKED) | 750 kg |
Charging & Battery
Both batteries charge at up to 118 kW DC on a 400 V system, but Kia says a charger rated at 150 kW or more is needed to reach that peak. On a 50 kW public charger the 10-80 percent stop takes 42 minutes (42.2 kWh) or 70 minutes (61.0 kWh). AC charging is 11 kW three-phase as standard, and the 22 kW onboard charger costs €990 in Germany and requires the €1,390 Winter-Connect pack first, which also adds V2L and a heat pump. Kia Germany gives the high-voltage battery an eight-year warranty.
| BATTERY | 42.2 kWh LFP / 61.0 kWh NMC, 400 V |
|---|---|
| AC CHARGING | 11 kW three-phase standard; 22 kW optional (Germany) |
| DC FAST CHARGING | 118 kW peak (Kia UK); 150 kW or more charger needed for maximum speed (Kia Germany) |
| DC 10-80% TIME | 29 min (42.2 kWh); 30 min (61.0 kWh) |
| DC 10-80% AT 50 kW | 42 min (42.2 kWh); 70 min (61.0 kWh) |
| AC 10-100% TIME | 4 h 5 min (42.2 kWh); 5 h 35 min (61.0 kWh) at 11 kW |
| WLTP CONSUMPTION | 14.9 kWh/100 km (61.0 kWh Air, 16-inch wheels, ADAC) |
Design & Interior
The EV2 is boxy and upright, with vertical "Star Map" daytime running lights, flush door handles and ten exterior colours in Germany. The Earth adds heated front seats and a heated steering wheel, the GT-Line brings 19-inch alloys, leatherette seats and auto-extending handles, and the Black-Line has a black emblem, black mirrors and an optional black roof.
Technology & Features
Every trim has a 12.3-inch driver display, a 12.3-inch infotainment screen and a 5.3-inch climate screen. Trims up to the GT-Line run the simpler ccNC Lite with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, while the full ccNC system with charging-stop routing is an option or pack item below the Black-Line, where it is standard. Even the €26,600 Light has LED headlights, automatic climate control, a reversing camera and parking sensors, and Kia Germany includes seven years of Kia Connect Standard with over-the-air updates.
Safety & ADAS
Euro NCAP rated the EV2 five stars on 12 October 2026 (Safe Driving 74 percent, Crash Avoidance 66 percent, Crash Protection 86 percent, Post-Crash Safety 89 percent), testing the Long Range variant. Every trim has seven airbags, FCA 2.0, lane following, blind-spot avoidance and Smart Cruise Control 2.0 with Stop & Go. Highway Driving Assist 2.0 is an option or pack item below the Black-Line, where it is standard, and all of it is Level 2, so the driver keeps their hands on the wheel.
| ADAS LEVEL | L2 (Smart Cruise Control 2.0 standard; Highway Driving Assist 2.0 optional or standard on Black-Line) |
|---|---|
| ADAS FEATURES | FCA 2.0, LKA, LFA 2.0, BCA with RCCA and Safe Exit Assist, SCC 2.0 with Stop & Go, ISLA, driver attention warning, rear occupant alert, 7 airbags; 360° surround view and remote smart parking assist in packs |
| EURO NCAP | 5 stars (12 October 2026): Safe Driving 74%, Crash Avoidance 66%, Crash Protection 86%, Post-Crash Safety 89% |
Available Versions
| VERSION | POWER | TORQUE | 0-100 | TOP SPEED | DRIVETRAIN | BATTERY | EV RANGE | COMBINED RANGE | PRICE | KEY DIFFERENCES |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light 42.2 kWh | 144 hp | 250 Nm | 8.7s | 161 km/h | FWD | 42.2 kWh | 317 km | — | €26,600 (~$29,600) | Four seats, 16-inch steel wheels, single-zone climate; deliveries from October 2026 |
| Air 42.2 kWh | 144 hp | 250 Nm | 8.7s | 161 km/h | FWD | 42.2 kWh | 317 km | — | €28,990 (~$32,300) | Five seats, 16-inch alloys, battery preheating, two-zone climate, roof rails |
| Air 61 kWh | 133 hp | 250 Nm | 9.5s | 161 km/h | FWD | 61.0 kWh | 453 km | — | €33,490 (~$37,300) | 99.5 kW NMC battery, same equipment as the Air 42.2 kWh |
| Earth 61 kWh | 133 hp | 250 Nm | 9.5s | 161 km/h | FWD | 61.0 kWh | 453 km (430 km with 18-inch wheels) | — | €35,790 (~$39,800) | 15 L frunk, heated seats and steering wheel, wireless phone pad, optional 18-inch alloys |
| GT-Line 61 kWh | 133 hp | 250 Nm | 9.7s | 161 km/h | FWD | 61.0 kWh | 418 km | — | €36,890 (~$41,100) | 19-inch alloys, leatherette seats, auto-flush handles; heat pump and V2L only with the optional Winter-Connect pack |
Pricing & Availability
Kia Germany's price list (model year 2027, including 19 percent VAT) starts at €26,600 (~$29,600) for the Light. The 42.2 kWh Air costs €28,990 (~$32,300) and the Earth €31,290 (~$34,800); the 61.0 kWh versions are €33,490 (~$37,300) for the Air, €35,790 (~$39,800) for the Earth, €36,890 (~$41,100) for the GT-Line and €40,890 (~$45,500) for the Black-Line. Orders opened on 17 March 2026, with deliveries staggered: Air and Earth with the small battery from April, the 61 kWh versions from July (the Black-Line from September) and the Light from October 2026.
In the UK, Kia's on-the-road prices are £27,995 (~$37,200) for the Air 61 kWh, £28,495 (~$37,900) for the First Edition 42.2 kWh, £32,745 (~$43,500) for the GT-Line and £36,345 (~$48,300) for the GT-Line S. The Electric Car Grant (£3,750 on the 61 kWh trims, £1,500 on the First Edition) is applied at the point of sale and brings them to £24,245 (~$32,200), £26,995 (~$35,900), £28,995 (~$38,500) and £32,595 (~$43,300). Kia also lists the EV2 from €26,670 (~$29,700) in France and €27,595 (~$30,700) in the Netherlands.
How It Compares
The EV2 matches the 52 kWh Volkswagen ID.Polo on price and range but not on power. The ID.Polo costs €305 more and offers 454 km against 453 km, with 155 kW (211 PS / 208 hp) against the Kia's 133 hp, while the EV2 is a crossover where the ID.Polo is a hatchback. The Leapmotor B03X Design costs €4,090 less and has 194 hp, but its 53.0 kWh battery gives 382 km, 71 km short of the Kia.
- Up to 453 km WLTP and 10-80% DC charging in 30 minutes from a 4.06 m car, with the 61 kWh Air at €33,490
- Five-star Euro NCAP rating, seven airbags and adaptive cruise control with Stop & Go on every trim
- 362 L boot (403 L in the sliding four-seater), a 15 L frunk from Earth and 750 kg towing
- Slow with the large battery: 99.5 kW (133 hp) and 9.5 s to 100 km/h, behind the 8.7 s 42.2 kWh car and the 208 hp ID.Polo
- Equipment is split into stacked option packs in Germany, and the cheapest Light has four seats and no battery preheating
The EV2 is a compact, safe, efficient city crossover with 453 km of WLTP range on the larger battery. Buy the Air 61 kWh at €33,490 (~$37,300) if you want range for longer trips, or the Air 42.2 kWh at €28,990 (~$32,300) if you mostly commute; skip it if you want performance, because the ID.Polo has 208 hp for almost the same money.
