KIA EV2 ELECTRIC HATCHBACK

Name: KIA EV2 99kW Air 61kWh 5dr Auto
Brand: KIA EV2
SKU: 109888
Availability: InStock

99kW Air 61kWh 5dr Auto

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Fuel Type Electric

Range 275 miles

Real World Estimate 234 miles

Co2 0.00g/km

Transmission Automatic

WLTP Combined Range/Economy achieved under standardised test conditions.

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Personal Business

Contract Length

Initial Rental

Annual Mileage

Maintenance

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Excess mileage charges will apply if you go over the stated contract mileage.
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Fuel Type Electric

Range 275 miles

Real World Estimate 234 miles

Co2 0.00g/km

Transmission Automatic

WLTP Combined Range/Economy achieved under standardised test conditions.

KIA EV2 Review

- Independent review from Car and Driving

Performance
7
Handling
6
Comfort
8
Space
7
Styling
7
Build
7
Value
7
Equipment
7
Economy
7
Depreciation
7
Insurance
6

Kia's smallest EV might just be its best. Jonathan Crouch takes a look at the EV2.

Ten Second Review

If you're looking for a small urban electric crossover, Kia's EV2 is one of those key contenders you simply have to consider. Though it might not really set any new class standards, this is a very complete package indeed.

Background

The market for small urban full electric crossovers is expanding hugely. Here's Kia's entry, the EV2. If you see it as a shrunken version of the brand successful EV3 electric family hatch, you're not far wrong, this car sharing it the same E-GMP platform and a lot of similar technology. It has to be good to take on a whole wave of VW Group new arrivals in this segment - the Skoda Epiq, the CUPRA Raval and Volkswagen's ID Cross and ID Polo. As well as established European players like the Ford Puma GEN-E and the Renault 4. So is the EV2, the smallest electric Kia yet made, good enough for a strong class showing? Let's take a closer look.

Driving Experience

Kia theoretically offers two battery sizes with the EV2, but virtually all UK customers are only going to be looking at one of them. Namely the 61kWh long-range pack which offers a very class-competitive drive range figure of 281 miles. You can also choose a standard-range 42.2kWh battery pack model offering up to 197 miles, but it isn't even the cheapest variant in the line-up and we can't really see why you would. The drivetrain bolted to the E-GMP platform sees the long-range variant powered by a 133bhp front-mounted motor, which is tuned up to 144bhp for the lighter smaller-battery model. 62mph from rest in the 61kWh version needs 9.5s - it's 8.7s in the 42.2kWh model. That's on the way to the modest 100mph maximum all EV2's share. There's not much meaningful interaction to be had with the light steering, but you'll appreciate it in town, where this Kia's supple softly-orientated ride comes into its own. Rough tarmac simply doesn't bother it. On the highway, you'll appreciate the trouble the brand has gone to in order to limit road, tyre and suspension noise. There's an acoustic shield beneath the bonnet and higher-spec cars feature thicker glass and acoustic tyres. As a result, no class rival is quieter. There's a brake regen system of course - controlled by paddles behind the steering wheel, with modes including a full-on 'i-Pedal' setting which will bring the car virtually to a stop when you come off the throttle.

Design and Build

The brand's chunky 'Opposites United' design language looked good on the family hatch-sized EV3 and it works even better with this smaller EV2. It's not that small actually, 4060mm long, 1800mm wide and 1575mm tall. So, slightly shorter than the company's Stonic small SUV (this EV2 model's combustion equivalent), but a little wider and lower than that car. There's a more squarical, boxy look than you get with most compact crossovers, with a bluff tailgate and a revised version of Kia's trademark 'Tiger Nose' front end. Roof rails and accentuated front, rear and side skid plates emphasise the crossover vibe. And there are big wheels of either 18 or 19-inches in size. You'd know it was a Kia inside too because there's the brand's usual bonded display of twin 12.3-inch screens (separated by middle 5.3-inch climate monitor) on top of the fabric-finished dashboard. There's a light and airy ambience and lots of sustainable materials feature - things like recycled plastics and paint with harmful elements removed. Touches you might see as either trendy or gimmicky include the smiley face on the windowsill and the 'have a nice day' marker inside the door handle cut-out. There's a welcome selection of light trimming colours. Unlike with some rival Chinese models, buttons have not been completely banished - thankfully some have been retained for the climate system; and there are quite a few on the steering wheel, which has paddles behind for the brake regen system. There's lots of cabin storage space, notably under the high centre armrest and in the big cubbies in the lower centre console area. As for rear seat space, well the compact dimensions have to tell somewhere; which isn't inevitably the case in this segment. A rival Skoda Epiq offers more rear leg space thanks to 100mm of extra body length. But the EV2's boxy shape maximises head room, even with a sunroof fitted, though folk taller than 6-foot might still struggle. It would probably feel more spacious in the back with the sliding two-seat bench Kia offers on this car in other markets. Currently there are no plans to make that available here. The more conventional three-seat bench doesn't slide and offers little room in the middle. Boot space is rated at 362-litres. But is some way off some class rivals; a Renault 4 for instance, offers 420-litres. But what's provided will probably be sufficient to the needs of most customers. Avoid base trim and you also get a tiny 15-litre 'frunk' beneath the bonnet.

Market and Model

Kia was once a budget brand maker but it isn't any more, which is why it's unlikely that many EV2s will be leaving the showrooms for under £25,000, though that is the rough starting point for the line-up. Virtually all sales here will be of the Long Range 61kWh battery - offered in 'Air', 'GT-Line' and 'GT-Line S' forms. Though the brand is offering customers the smaller 42.2kWh battery pack in a single 'First Edition' model - currently the only one in the line-up that qualifies for the £1,500 level of government Electric Car Grant. Because the EV2's design, development and manufacturing is almost all European-based, this Kia has qualified for the highest £3,750 level of government Electric Car Grant. With that saving deducted, asking prices start from £24,245 for the base 61kWh 'Air' version; it's nearly £5,000 more to get this same battery with the nicer 'GT-Line' level of spec you'll probably want. All EV2s come decently equipped, with LED headlights, black roof rails, power-folding mirrors, all-round parking sensors with a reversing camera, smart cruise control and the brand's 'Highway Driving Assist 2.0' semi-autonomous drive set-up. If you can stretch to volume 'GT-Line' trim, the 18-inch alloy wheels of the base 'Air' model will be swapped out for nicer-looking 19-inch rims, plus you get sportier exterior styling, rear privacy glass, alloy pedals, two-tone faux leather upholstery, a wireless 'phone charger and an under-bonnet 'frunk'. Disappointingly, no EV2 comes as standard with a heat pump. And the top 'GT-Line S'-spec is the only version that even allows you to pay extra for one. That plushest variant comes with a sunroof, a powered tailgate, ventilated front seats, a Digital Key entry system, a 360-degree surround view monitor, customisable ambient lighting and an 8-speaker Harmon Kardon Premium Sound System. All EV2s get plenty of safety and drive assist kit, but you might object to all the binging and bonging from it, so try before you buy. The portfolio includes the brand's Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist 2.0 system, Lane Keep Assist, Lane Follow Assist, Intelligent Speed Limit Assist, Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist, Driver Attention Warning a Multi-Collision Braking System and Rear Occupant Alert.

Cost of Ownership

As with other mainstream electric Kias and all rivals in this segment, the EV2 offers 400V charging technology. The 61kWh EV2 long-range variant most will choose can charge from 10-to-80% in 30 minutes when plugged into a 150kW DC fast charger (it's 29 minutes for the 42.2kWh standard-range version). Both batteries are warmed by a clever thermally-efficient sheath heater with multiple maps for low and high temperature charges. Kia says that because this enables the battery to self-heat at temperatures down to minus-35-degrees C, charge times are significantly lowered and efficiency-killing precipitation of the battery's lithium-ion cathodes is avoided. There's also a Battery Conditioning Mode that can optimise battery temperature when heading to a fast-charging station. This can be manually activated or can work automatically linked to GPS data. What about charging at home? Well the long-range version requires 9 hours 15 minutes for a full charge when plugged into a single-phase 7.4kW wallbox; it'd be around 7 hours for the standard-range version. Obviously, if you've a three-phase 11kW wallbox, the times are much quicker. When plugged into an 11kW AC charger, the EV2 long-range can charge from 10-to-100% in 7 hours and 15 minutes (it's 5 hours and 20 minutes for the standard-range version). Every EV2 comes equipped with Kia CarPay and Plug & Charge as standard. CarPay allows drivers to locate and pay for parking through the vehicle's central infotainment screen, while Plug & Charge streamlines the charging process. When the EV2 is connected to a Plug & Charge-compatible charge station, the charging session can be activated automatically with no need to authorise via charging card or app.

Summary

This is Kia's most important electric model yet. So you might hope it would revolutionise technology in its segment, rather than simply being a shrunken EV3, which is essentially what's being served up here. Mind you, there's not much wrong with that. Don't expect much in the way of driving enjoyment at the wheel of an EV2, but Kia has prioritised the ride and refinement that urban customers will value rather more. And, for the time being anyway, range is very class competitive. Plus there's a spacious cabin and a long warranty. The Korean maker needs to work on the spec a little - make a heat pump more readily available and offer the more flexible four-person sliding rear bench you can have in other markets. But otherwise this is a very complete package. Kia has thoroughly embraced the EV revolution and ridden the crest of its wave. And continues to do so here.

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Standard Equipment

Technical Data

Options

Charging info

Driver Convenience

12.3" Driver display screen
12.3" Touchscreen navigation system
5.3" Climate control touchscreen
Blind spot collision avoidance assist (BCA)
Bluetooth connection
Drive mode select (Eco, normal, sport, snow and Mydrive)
Driver attention warning
E-call
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) 2.0 - City/Pedestrian/Cyclist/Junction turning and junction crossing
Front parking sensors
Highway Driving Assist 2 with hand-on detection (HDA2 w HOD)
Intelligent speed limit assist (ISLA)
Lane Follow assist 2.0 with hands-On detection
Lane keep assist
Over the air (OTA) functionality
Power assist steering
Rear parking sensors
Rear-Cross traffic collision avoidance assist
Reversing camera system
Safe exit warning (SEW)
Smart cruise control 2.0 with stop and go functionality
Speed limiter
Wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto

Entertainment

1x USB-C port in front
2 USB-C charge ports in rear
6 speaker audio system
USB-C port for connection of a media device

Exterior Features

Auto dimming rear view mirror
Automatic defog system
Automatic headlight control system
Black side sills
Black wheel arches
Body coloured bumpers
Body coloured door mirrors
Chrome side accents
Electric front windows/one touch facility
Electrically folding/adjustable/heated door mirrors with LED indicators
Flush door handles
Frunk
Gloss black roof rails
Heated rear window
LED daytime running lights
LED Headlights
LED high mounted brake lights
LED rear fog lights
LED rear lights
Rain sensing front wipers
Rear roof spoiler
Rear side wing doors
Rear wiper

Interior Features

3 seat bench in 2nd row
60:40 Split folding rear seats
Air styling with green accents
All-round height adjustable headrests
Artificial leather steering wheel
Automatic air conditioning
Centre console with underneath storage and storage box
Cloth upholstery
Cream headlining
Driver and passenger sunvisors with vanity mirrors
Front 12V power socket
Front and rear door storage
Front cabin LED light
Glovebox
Heated front seats
Heated steering wheel
ISOFIX rear child seat top tethers and anchor fixings
LED luggage compartment lighting
Luggage area load cover
Luggage board
Luggage net with hooks
Manual adjustable driver and front passenger seat
Manual steering wheel adjustment
Rear cabin LED light
Rear centre armrest
Single front passenger seat
Under floor storage in luggage area

Passive Safety

All round 3-point seatbelts
Anti-Lock braking system with emergency stop signalling
Curtain airbags
Downhill brake control
Electric parking brake with auto hold function
Electronic stability control
Front airbags
Front passenger airbag cut off switch
Height adjustable front seatbelts
Hill start assist control (HAC)
Multi collision brake assist
Rear airbags
Regenerative braking paddle shifter with iPedal functionality
Seatbelt reminder warning
Side airbags
Tyre pressure monitoring system
Vehicle stability management

Security

Customisable automatic door locking
Customisable automatic door unlocking
Engine Start/Stop Button with Smart Entry System
Locking wheel nuts
Manual child locks
Rear occupant alert
Smart key with motion sensor
Thatcham category 2 security alarm and immobiliser
Visible vehicle identification number

Wheels

16" alloy wheels
Tyre mobility kit

Electric Vehicle Data

Battery Capacity % guaranteed under warranty

70
Battery Capacity in kWh

61
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Charge Time (Mins)

1465
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Percentage Change

10-100
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Power Supply - kW

2.8
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Charge Time (Mins)

335
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Percentage Change

10-100
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Power Supply - kW

11
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Charge Time (Mins)

70
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Percentage Change

10-80
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Power Supply - kW

50
Battery Charging Scenario 4 - Charge Time (Mins)

30
Battery Charging Scenario 4 - Percentage Change

10-80
Battery Charging Scenario 4 - Power Supply - kW

118
Battery Leased

No
Battery Type

Lithium-ion
Charging Port Location

Right Side Front
Coupler/Connector Type

CCS Type 2
Maximum Charging Rate - kW

118
Usable Battery Capacity

Not Available
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Comb

15.2
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Comb

4.1
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - City

650
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - Comb

444
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - City

403
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - Comb

275

Emissions - ICE

CO

Not Available
CO2 (g/km)

0
HC

Not Available
HC+NOx

Not Available
Noise Level dB(A)

63
NOx

Not Available
Particles

Not Available
Standard Emissions

Not Available

Engine and Drive Train

Camshaft

Not Available
Catalytic Convertor

Not Available
CC

1
Compression Ratio

Not Available
Cylinder Layout

Not Available
Cylinders

Not Available
Cylinders - Bore (mm)

Not Available
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)

Not Available
Engine Code

Not Available
Engine Layout

Not Available
Fuel Delivery

Not Available
Gears

1 SPEED
Number of Valves

Not Available
Transmission

AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

EC Combined (mpg)

Not Available
EC Directive 1999/100/EC Applies

Not Available
EC Extra Urban (mpg)

Not Available
EC Urban (mpg)

Not Available

General

Alternative Fuel Qualifying

Yes
Badge Engine CC
Badge Power

133
Based On ID

Not Available
Coin Description

Not Available
Coin Series

Air
Generation Mark

1
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07

20A
Did at least one aspect of this vehicle's safety give cause for concern?

No
Service Interval Frequency - Months

24
Service Interval Mileage

20000
Special Edition

No
Special Order

No
Vehicle Homologation Class

M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)

9.5
Engine Power - BHP

133
Engine Power - KW

99
Engine Torque - LBS.FT

184
Engine Torque - MKG

25.5
Engine Torque - NM

250
Engine Torque - RPM

3800
Top Speed

100

Test Cycles

Emissions Test Cycle

WLTP
RDE Certification Level

N/A

Tyres

Alloys?

Yes
Space Saver?

No
Tyre Size Front

205/65 R16
Tyre Size Rear

205/65 R16
Tyre Size Spare

TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style

Not Available
Wheel Type

16" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height

1575
Length

4060
Wheelbase

2565
Width

1800

Weight and Capacities

Gross Vehicle Weight

2100
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)

1201
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)

362
Max. Loading Weight

470
Max. Towing Weight - Braked

750
Minimum Kerbweight

1630
No. of Seats

5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb

10.02

Exterior Features

Premium paint
Solid paint

Paintwork

Premium paint - Frost blue
Premium paint - Magma red
Premium paint - Moonlight mint
Premium paint - Phantom black
Premium paint - Vanilla blossom
Solid - Fusion white

Trim

Cloth - Grey

Charging Speeds

8h 42min

Home

7kW Charger

1h 13min

Fast

50kW Charger

0h 36min

Rapid

100kW Charger

0h 24min

Ultra-Rapid

150kW Charger

Company car tax calculator

Tax Year	BIK	BIK Value	Tax Payable at 20%	Tax Payable at 40%
2026/27	4%	£93.10	£18.62	£37.24
2027/28	5%	£116.38	£23.28	£46.55
2028/29	7%	£162.93	£32.59	£65.17
2029/30	9%	£209.48	£41.90	£83.79

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