US EditionKia reveals EV2 prices are cheaper than expected
Kia's EV2 offers three variants with up to 281 miles range and fast charging, targeting affordable electric mobility amid competition from Chinese brands and Volkswagen.
- Kia revealed EV2 prices and opened orders in Europe, with Germany starting at 26,600 , below the expected 30,000 .
- Kia says the EV2 is a new entry point to electric mobility to broaden adoption, and it began production of the standard-range model last month at the Žilina plant in Slovakia for European buyers.
- Kia says the EV2 charges from 10% to 80% in about 30 minutes and supports bidirectional charging with Air, Earth and GT-Line trims plus 42.2 kWh and 61 kWh batteries.
- Built on the E-GMP platform with a 400V architecture, the EV2 aims to cut costs and is positioned below the EV3 to compete with BYD and Volkswagen ID, but it will not be offered to U.S. consumers.
- The EV2 is fully connected via Kia Charge with Plug & Charge capabilities, integrated EV Route Planning, over-the-air software updates, and supports bidirectional charging for grid services.
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Kia ditching Niro EV, refocusing on hybrids: report
The Kia brand has an embarrassment of riches when it comes to all-electric vehicles. In addition to metal like the EV4 and EV6, and particularly the upcoming EV5, plus maybe the EV3, it's got the little Niro EV, which stood as a bit of a rank outsider. Now, following the cancellation of the Niro's PHEV variant, it seems the all-electric version is also being shuffled out of the showroom.
Made in Europe and offered at a formidable price, the new South Korean electric SUV is poised to be a real game-changer in the French market. With an extremely aggressive launch offer, Kia intends to give its direct competitors a run for their money.
Kia says it will end production of the all-electric version of the Niro in March. The model family has sold more than a million cars in ten years.
Kia hit a big blow on the electricity market with its new EV2, an urban SUV posted from €19,970 premiums deducted. Apart from buying aids, the entrance ticket stands at €26,670, a price that remains very competitive against the competition. It is a small revolution in the Korean manufacturer's catalogue.
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