Kia’s Affordable EV2 SUV Spotted Ahead of January 2026 Debut
Kia’s most accessible electric SUV, the EV2, has been photographed with minimal camouflage just weeks before its official unveiling at the Brussels Motor Show on January 9, 2026.
Design & Positioning
- Compact yet bold: Despite its B-segment size (~4,000 mm/157″ long), the EV2 adopts Kia’s signature blocky SUV styling seen in the EV5 and EV9.
- Teaser confirmed: The production model closely resembles both the shadowed teaser images and the Concept EV2 shown at IAA Mobility 2025.
- Strategic placement: As Kia’s new entry-level EV, it slots below the popular EV3 (€36K starting price), targeting mass-market EV adoption in Europe.
Key Details
- Production: Manufacturing begins in early 2026 at Kia’s Slovakia plant, shared with the EV4 electric hatchback.
- Expected specs:
- Platform: Hyundai E-GMP architecture
- Battery options: Likely 58.3 kWh (~255 mile range) and 81.4 kWh (~348 mile range) variants mirroring EV3 specs
- Price: Targeting ~€30,000 ($35,000) in Europe
- Market context: Competes with subcompact EVs like the Hyundai Inster while maintaining SUV proportions.
Executive Insight
“With the EV2, we reaffirm our commitment to make electric mobility accessible to a broader audience,” stated Marc Hedrich, CEO of Kia Europe.
Availability
Kia will hold its Brussels Motor Show press conference at 10:40 am CET on January 9, 2026, with European deliveries expected later in the year.
