Available in 4-seat and 5-seat formats, the Kia EV2 is positioned as one of the most affordable options in the small electric SUV/crossover segment.
Kia unveiled the EV2 for Europe earlier this year in January. Variants and pricing have now been announced, and bookings are open in several European markets, including Germany. The EV2 is being manufactured in Slovakia for European markets. Let’s check out more details about Kia’s most affordable EV in Europe.
Kia EV2 variants, price
The EV2 is available in four broad trims. Kia has named the base variant of the EV2 as ‘Lite’, which is being offered in a 4-seat configuration. This not only reduces the entry cost for the buyers but also ensures a more comfortable and spacious experience for the rear passengers. The base variant of Kia EV2 is available at a starting price of EUR 26,600 (Rs 29 lakh). Kia is also offering the EV2 on lease, which starts at EUR 239 per month (Rs 26,000) for the base variant.
Similarly, other variants of Kia EV2 can also be taken on lease. The base variant of the EV2 is equipped with a 42.2 kWh battery pack. It supplies power to the front-mounted 146 HP electric motor. All variants of the EV2 are available in FWD format. The base variant offers a range of 317 km, which seems suitable for users in European urban centres.
Next is the ‘Air’ variant, which is available in a 5-seat configuration. It is being offered with two powertrain options. The standard version has the same powertrain as the ‘Lite’ version. Its price is EUR 28,990 (Rs 31.61 lakh). The EV2 Air variant is also available with a larger 61 kWh battery pack.
This version uses a 135 HP motor, which is less powerful than the 146 HP motor used with the base variant. However, the combination of the larger battery pack and less powerful motor ensures a significantly higher range of 453 km. The Kia EV2 Air variant with the larger battery pack is available at a starting price of EUR 33,490 (Rs 36.52 lakh).
EV2 meaning and GT-Line pricing
The Kia EV2 Earth variant is available in both 4-seat and 5-seat formats. Both versions use a 146 hp electric motor and a 42.2 kWh battery pack. The range of 308 km is the same for both the versions. While the 4-seat variant is priced at EUR 31,290 (Rs 34.12 lakh), the 5-seat variant is priced slightly higher at EUR 31,590 (Rs 34.45 lakh).
The EV2 GT-Line is also available in both 4-seat and 5-seat formats. The 5-seat version is more accessible at EUR 36,890 (Rs 40.23 lakh), while the 4-seat version is priced at EUR 37,190 (Rs 40.56 lakh). Both versions are equipped with a 61-kWh battery pack and 135 hp motor. The range of 413 km is the same for both the versions.
In European markets, the Kia EV2 will take on similar offerings from Renault, Citroen and Volkswagen. It will primarily target urban users, budget-conscious buyers and first-time EV users. Launch in India is not confirmed, although there are good prospects for entry-level electric cars here. For now, the Kia EV2 will remain largely a Europe-focused model.
