US EditionKia EV2 Crushes Cold Weather Test with Impressive Driving Range and Charging Speeds
- The Kia EV2, still a prototype, showed excellent driving range and charging performance during cold-weather testing at the 2026 El Prix Winter Test, where temperatures dipped to-31°C .
- The EV2 completed 310 km , losing approximately 24.8% of its expected range, which is considered impressive given the conditions.
- Kia's Vice President of Product and Marketing, Martinez Masip, stated that the EV2 proves reliable range in extreme low temperatures.
- The Norwegian Automobile Federation and Motor Magazine organize the El Prix to assess EV range and charging capabilities in extreme conditions.
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Kia EV2 crushes cold weather test with impressive driving range and charging speeds
Who said electric vehicles don’t belong in the frigid cold? Kia’s smallest, most affordable EV, the EV2, achieved impressive range and charging performance in cold-weather testing, even though it’s still a prototype. more…
Although the Kia EV2 GT-line is still a prototype, it has already faced one of the toughest scenarios for any electric car, the crude cold of the Norwegian winter. In the most recorded edition of the Prix Winter Test, organized by the Norwegian Automobile Federation (NAF), this compact SUV traveled 310.6 kilometers before stopping completely, with temperatures falling to -21C in the Jotunheimen region.
Kia EV2 Crushes the Cold: Prototype Excels in World’s Hardest Winter EV Test
The upcoming Kia EV2 has just sent a clear message to the electric vehicle market: being an “entry-level” model doesn’t mean compromising on performance. In a stunning display of reliability, a Kia EV2 prototype recently conquered the NAF El Prix Winter Test Drive in Norway—widely considered the world’s most grueling real-world EV challenge. Despite temperatures plummeting to a bone-chilling -21°C in […] The post Kia EV2 Crushes the Cold: Protot…
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automotivepowertraintechnologyinternational.comKia EV2 prototype demonstrates “impressive range” in extreme cold tests
The Kia EV2 prototype has demonstrated “reliable real-world performance” at the Norwegian Automotive Federation’s (NAF) El Prix Winter Test Drive, where it covered 310.6km in the demanding winter climate. The tested EV2 GT-line prototype, equipped with a 61.0kWh long-range battery and 19in wheels, delivered “impressive range”, according to the auto maker – the vehicle was driven for more than five hours, respecting speed limits, in extremely col…
Kia has just released a press release about its future small EV2 electric. A prototype of the entry-level is aimed at more than 400 kilometers, even under the cold Norwegian. Two batteries on the program Manufacturers are trying to develop new electric models, with still very important capabilities. Brands know that autonomy is an important argument to develop in order to attract customers towards electric mobility. It is in this context that Ki…
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