Kia EV2

Old diesel · 09-01-2026 06:37PM #1

I don't see a thread on the EV2.

So starting this one.

It was officially revealed today.

Some interesting snippets.

Two battery sizes - 42 kwh and 61 kwh - the 42 is an LFP.

You can choose a 5 seat or a 4 seat option - the latter has Inster style sliding rear seats.

A number of trims will be on offer.

Link

https://www.completecar.ie/car-news/article/14630/Kia-EV2-debuts-as-a-compact-SUV

Buddy Bubs · 09-01-2026 06:51PM

Before I say this I'm going to say i am a kia fan, absolutely love the ev6, ev9 and ev5 is a good looking rugged machine too, my father's sportage is a cracker of a car too........but is shrinking the floor plan and design of a big SUV into a dwarf version in ev3 and now ev2 taking it further again resulting in the ugliest cars on the road?

They just look very out of proportion or something. Subjective I know.

Does everyone want SUVs so much this has to be done? Why isn't it a hatchback !

MarkN · 09-01-2026 06:57PM

well they have an EV3 and 4 hatchback already I guess…

Buddy Bubs · 09-01-2026 07:07PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124133579#Comment_124133579

They've a fantastic lineup in fairness and good cars, just on the design I feel its trying very hard to be something it's not.

Not alone in that of course.

We can't all like the same thing I suppose, R4 is kinda doing similar I just happen to like that

Hope it does well though, I like the brand and I'm all for smaller cars too

MarkN · 09-01-2026 07:13PM

quite a bit bigger in the flesh, some overlap with EV3 in ways.

OrangeNinja · 09-01-2026 07:17PM

Oversized barge. 90% of people who buy these things would be fine in a hatchback sized car. It's way beyond time we started taxing cars on their GVW.

Buddy Bubs · 09-01-2026 07:18PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124133609#Comment_124133609

I see you have a video up today, must have a look later see what you thought of it

AMKC · 09-01-2026 07:47PM

The front while a bit blunt looks ok and the side too. But that rear is just odd. I think the lights could have been higher. It just looks out of proportion and the interior looks very dull.

Old diesel · 11-01-2026 06:55PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124133619#Comment_124133619

But yet this is a relatively compact car in actual dimensions.

What weight do you think it is??????.

mr chips · 03-04-2026 09:38PM

My local Kia garage has emailed a reminder about the "first drive" weekend for the EV2 this month. Although the LR EV3 would be more suitable for me, I might see if I can fit it in all the same, depending on work commitments. Anyone else planning on taking one out for a spin?

gooner99 · 06-04-2026 11:31AM

Any pricing announcement yet?

mr chips · 06-04-2026 01:11PM

Only found prices for the UK, starting at £24245 for the 42kWh Air version. Every other version has a 61kWh battery with the GT-Line S being the most expensive at £32995.

https://www.motoringresearch.com/car-news/2026-kia-ev2-uk-prices/

MarkN · 14-04-2026 02:40PM

thoughts?

Old diesel · 14-04-2026 03:11PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124394549#Comment_124394549

I like the price for the Air 61 kwh.

A lot of battery capacity for the price given its a mainstream brand.

TitianGerm · 14-04-2026 04:54PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124394549#Comment_124394549

Any details of standard spec per level? Big battery Earth is interesting if that's the price after delivery charges.

podge3 · 14-04-2026 05:47PM

All those prices are before delivery etc. Add another €1.2k to €1.4k for OTR.

So I reckon about €35k for the Earth LR.

About €5k less than the EV3 with similar sized battery - assuming the trims are equivalent.

derekreilly · 14-04-2026 10:44PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124394949#Comment_124394949

derekreilly · 14-04-2026 10:45PM

Some more slides from the Kia EV2 Press event this week

TitianGerm · 14-04-2026 11:01PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124396210#Comment_124396210

Thanks for the above. Long range Earth looks best value to get the V2L but then it's only €1K more to go to the GT.

How big is this compared to an ID3 say?

joe1303l · 15-04-2026 06:45AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124396248#Comment_124396248

It’s about 20cm shorter than an ID.3, width is similar. Rear legroom or boot space are likely to be compromised by comparison. ID.3 GTX looks better value to me.

ted1 · 15-04-2026 08:48AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124396248#Comment_124396248

many people will never use V2L. It says the adopter. So I assume that the others have the capability. You just need your own V2L adopter , which can picked up for €100. - €150

TitianGerm · 15-04-2026 09:08AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124396534#Comment_124396534

The Inster doesn't have V2L here so I'd caution that it's just a matter of getting the adapter but you could be right.

Chippy01 · 15-04-2026 06:31PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124396555#Comment_124396555

The Inster Cross has V2L (according to the website)

Izy · 17-04-2026 03:42PM

Anyone knows when will these be available to test drive?

MarkN · 18-04-2026 01:53PM

I think the ones used at the launch event the other day are going to dealers. The majority of stock is planned for 262.

Izy · 18-04-2026 06:43PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124404624#Comment_124404624

Thanks Nobby!

Test drove one in Wexford today, well sat in as a backseat passenger with the MIL who was going to buy one but got devastating news from the sparks that she needs to get the tails upgraded, so all is on hold until she finds out timelines on all of that.

Very little info available with it tho. Wanted to charge her €450 for a service plan without telling me what’s included in it (to cover 2 services at 30k/2years and 60k/4years), tried to charge €600 for the white colour, which on the configurator is free…

In fairness she got a very decent trade in price, a free charger (need to find out type - with 2 years of Energia subscription) and a €500 voucher for SuperValue.

Was told she can have one in 2 weeks - Earth 42.2kw battery - ideal for her tipping around town and the county.

Izy · 10-05-2026 12:44PM

The MIL picked her car up on Thursday. It’s a lovely yoke, perfect for her needs.

She asked me for a bit of help with the infotainment system set up and boy it got me a bit worked up…

Is there a way to have the maps on by default in a “Tesla” style where if she puts in a destination it will show her the remaining battery? I can find it in the phone app, but for some reason the system defaults to google maps (possibly as they set up Apple car play for her)

I’m yet to figure out how to remove some of the unneeded “tiles” of the screen… like why would a bike carrier be on the main screen by default?

Any advice appreciated from people with a Kia EV in the know…

Gluon · 10-05-2026 08:39PM

The Gt Line is just silly money. You could have an M3 for that money.

crl84 · 12-05-2026 11:54AM

Like the EV5, looks like no 360 camera for Irish spec models, can't see any mention on the IE website in spec sheets or brochures.

Kia EV2

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