Kia EV2 Debuts as a Compact Electric SUV Redefining Urban Mobility and Emotional Design
Published: 19 Jan 2026
Author: Precedence Research
Kia Corporation has introduced the EV2, which is a compact electric SUV, and this is a fresh addition to the brand in the ever-growing electric vehicle lineup. The EV2, unveiled during the 2026 Brussels Motor Show, is expected to allow people to experience more accessible, intuitive, and emotionally compelling electric mobility. EV2 is the smallest electric SUV Kia has ever made, with its relatively small exterior customization, presenting a surprisingly large interior, and advanced digital technology.
EV2 is offered under the topic of The Power of Firsts and is deemed to represent the intention of Kia to make electric vehicles a more widespread and less exclusive category. It is positioned as a realistic yet ambitious type that reduces the cost of owning an EV without compromising on design, comfort, or capability. Kia does not simply view the EV2 as an entry-level product, but rather as a fundamental lifestyle vehicle that can be used as a first EV and a daily car. Efficiency, flexibility, and emotional design are designed such that the EV2 will appeal to the customers who are in search of sustainable mobility.
Kia has designed the EV2 on the lines of its philosophy, Opposites United, striking a balance in small proportions and a powerful and assertive SUV stance. The EV2 is a city-specific vehicle, as far as performance and technology are concerned. The battery can charge between 10 and 80 percent within about 30 minutes due to fast-charging capability, and 11 kW and 22 kW AC charging ensure increased everyday convenience. It is agile and maneuvers through city traffic with ease and confidence, with optimized steering and suspension tuning. Furthermore, the Kia EV2 production will start in the first quarter of 2026 with the normal-range model and later in the year with the long-range and the GT-Line models.
Executive Statements
Ho Sung Song, President and CEO of Kia Corporation, stated, “With the Kia EV2, we are expanding the reach of our electric mobility strategy to customers who want a compact vehicle that still feels spacious, capable, and emotionally rewarding. EV2 reflects our commitment to practical innovation, bringing advanced EV technology, thoughtful design, and everyday usability into a model created for the way people live and move in cities around the world.”