Kia previews the EV2, its most affordable electric vehicle yet [Images]

With its official debut just around the corner, Kia offered a closer look at the EV2. The new electric SUV will be Kia’s smallest, most affordable EV to date.

Kia confirms the EV2 will debut as its most affordable EV

Kia confirmed that the EV2, its new electric B-segment SUV, will debut at the Brussels Motor Show next month. The EV2 will sit below the EV3 as Kia’s new entry-level electric car.

“With the EV2, we reaffirm our commitment to make electric mobility truly accessible to a broader audience – without compromise,” Kia Europe president and CEO, Marc Hedrich, said on Tuesday.

The EV2 will be built at Kia’s sole European manufacturing plant in Zilina, Slovakia, to speed up production and deliveries.

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Designed, developed, and soon to be made in Europe, Kia is confident that the EV2 will play a “pivotal role” in the shift to cleaner, more sustainable travel.

Although it’s the smallest EV in its lineup, Kia promises it won’t feel like it when you’re inside. The interior design is inspired by “a picnic in the city,” according to Kia, with flexible seating and smart storage options that can open up to create a retreat from the busy city life.

Kia has yet to reveal prices or final specs, but given the EV3 is around 4,300 mm (169.3″) long, the EV2 is expected to be slightly shorter at about 4,000 mm (157″).

That’s about the length of the Hyundai Inster (3,825 mm). However, previous spy shots show the EV2 has a more upright stance than the Inster, closer to Kia’s larger SUVs, like the EV9 and EV5.

The EV3 is on sale in Europe, starting at about €36,000 ($42,000), so EV2 prices will likely start at closer to €30,000 ($35,000).

Based on Hyundai’s E-GMP platform, the Kia EV3 is available with 58.3 kWh and 81.4 kWh battery options, providing a WLTP range of 410 km (255 miles) and 560 km (348 miles), respectively. The EV2 is likely to be offered with similar battery pack options.

Kia will unveil the EV2 during a press conference on Friday, January 9, 2026, starting at 10:40 am (CET). Check back for more info leading up to the event. We’ll keep you updated with the latest.