► Kia unveils the EV2, a compact B-segment EV
► Up to 278 miles of range, fast-charging capable
► UK pricing likely from around £25,000
Kia has officially unveiled the new EV2, its smallest electric vehicle yet, at the 2026 Brussels Motor Show. Measuring just over four metres in length, the EV2 will go into production in the UK this spring and marks the brand’s first foray into the fast-growing electric supermini segment.
Pricing for Kia’s new B-segment EV hasn’t been confirmed, but we suspect entry-level models will start around £25,000, with higher-spec versions creeping into the low £30,000s. Kia has yet to confirm whether the EV2 will qualify for an electric car grant, which could bring the effective price down.
Kia’s smallest EV yet uses the same E-GMP platform as the rest of the brand’s ‘EVx’ line-up. The EV2 will be offered with either a 42.2kWh standard-range battery or a larger 61kWh long-range pack, delivering up to 198 miles and 278 miles respectively (WLTP figures pending). Regardless of battery size, you get a single electric motor developing 145bhp that’s delivered to the front wheels.
The shorter-range version will enter production first in spring, with the longer-range model following in summer. Kia claims those performance figures place the EV2 at the sharp end of the electric B-SUV class.
Both versions use a 400-volt electrical architecture and support DC fast charging, with the standard-range battery taking around 29 minutes to charge from 10 to 80% and the long-range model approximately 30 minutes. For the first time in a Kia model at launch, the EV2 also supports both 11kW and 22kW AC charging to help you avoid pricey rapid chargers.
While UK trim details are still under wraps, Kia’s established EV playbook suggests Air, GT-Line and GT-Line S versions are likely.
The EV2’s silhouette isn’t far removed from its older sibling, the Kia EV3. It’s slightly more compact but retains a horizontal roofline and SUV-like stance. Despite sitting in the B-segment, the EV2 doesn’t feel like a typical small car.
From what we can see, the production-ready EV2 shares clear similarities with the EV2 Concept Kia previewed in February 2025. It comes as standard with five seats, while an optional four-seat layout features sliding rear seats similar to the concept version, allowing drivers to juggle rear legroom and boot space as needed. It’s a trick the Hyundai Inster uses to great effect.
Slide the seats fully back and rear legroom grows from 885mm to 958mm – something Kia says is class leading. Push them forward and the EV2 frees up a generous 403 litres of boot space, backed up by a 15-litre frunk up front.
You get Kia’s latest triple-screen infotainment setup – the same kind you’ll recognise from the brand’s larger EVs. This combines a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster with a 12.3-inch central touchscreen, plus a separate 5.3-inch display dedicated to climate controls.
A new ‘ccNC Lite’ infotainment system is also available, offering the same screen layout and core functionality as the full-size display setup. However, it does not support over-the-air map updates or in-car payment, and Kia says that feature upgrades for ccNC Lite are currently expected to be limited mainly to music streaming, with the availability of display themes still under review. Both systems do support over-the-air software updates for other functions.
The EV2 comes with a suite of driver-assistance and connectivity features usually found in larger, more expensive models. Standard and optional systems include Highway Driving Assist 2, Smart Cruise Control, Front Collision Avoidance, blind-spot monitoring, and a surround-view camera setup. Remote Smart Parking Assist Entry allows the car to be manoeuvred from outside using the key — a first for the segment.
Connectivity is equally well thought out, with full Kia App integration, digital key support via NFC and Ultra-Wideband, Bluetooth, over-the-air updates, and Features on Demand.
Rivals for the Kia EV2 will be plentiful, with cars like the Skoda Epiq, Renault 4 and Volkswagen ID.Polo all battling for space in the class. But Kia has tried to stack the odds in its favour.Given how important the B segment is in Europe, the brand designed and developed the car on the continent — and it’ll be produced at Kia’s Žilina plant in Slovakia, sending it down European production lines to get it closer to the drivers most interested in buying it.
With another B-segment EV joining the market, it will be interesting to see how the Kia EV2 fares. Kia’s strong track record in electric cars gives it a solid starting point, but the segment is evolving fast.
Paula Cullington is a Staff Writer for the Bauer Digital Automotive Hub, specialising in ownership content and advice. She writes for Parkers and CAR but can also be found shaping their social media channels.
By Paula Cullington
Resident ownership writer and consumer journalist, helping motorists navigate the car world