Compact electric SUV based on the E-GMP platform with 400V architecture (10% to 80% fast charge in 30 mins). Scheduled for a European release first in early 2026. - Standard Model: 42.2 kWh (LFP) battery, Range: 317km (WLTP) / Est. 269km (EPA), 144hp. - Long Range Model: 61.0 kWh (NCM) battery, Range: 448km (WLTP) / Est. 380km (EPA), 134hp. Equipped with 12.3-inch cluster + 12.3-inch infotainment panoramic wide display and AI voice assistant. Features eco-friendly interior materials like recycled plastics and bio-materials. Includes V2L, Kia Digital Key 2.0 (smartphone key), and fingerprint authentication for ignition and payments. Safety features: HDA (Highway Driving Assist), Remote Smart Parking Assist, and a wealth of ADAS specs for a compact car. Boxy design ensures high headroom compared to peers, with frunk storage and flat-folding 2nd-row seats. ====== - European Starting Price: approx. €25,000 ~ €30,000 (approx. 49M ~ 51M KRW) - Est. Korea Price: 35M ~ 42M KRW (Est. 29M ~ 35M KRW after subsidies) - Competitor Pricing in Europe: Renault 5 E-Tech (~41M KRW), Citroen e-C3 (~37.5M KRW), Volvo EX30 (~58.5M KRW), Mini Cooper Electric (~53.4M KRW) ====== [Dimensions] EV2: L 4,060mm, W 1,800mm, H 1,575mm, WB 2,565mm Casper Electric: L 3,825mm, W 1,610mm, H 1,575mm, WB 2,580mm EV3: L 4,300mm, W 1,850mm, H 1,560mm, WB 2,680mm Venue: L 3,995mm, W 1,800mm, H 1,665mm, WB 2,520mm Seltos: L 4,390mm, W 1,800mm, H 1,600mm, WB 2,630mm
"While some find the EV2's compact 'boxy' design adorable, most users are cynical about the pricing, with many threatening to jump ship to the Tesla Model Y 'Juniper' if Kia doesn't fix the cheap-feeling interiors and high price tags."
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