"Kia has unveiled its new entry level electric vehicle, the EV2. The boxy model strongly resembles the company's Soul (Kia did make an electric Soul at one point) and has very similar dimensions, though it's slightly shorter in height and length. It's not exactly a range monster and will charge a bit slower than the competition. The EV2 launched at the Brussels Motor Show and the company said it has no plans for US availability at this point."
"The EV2 uses Kia/Hyundai's E-GMP platform and slots into the bottom of its EV lineup as an "entry point to electric mobility," according to the automaker. Though nearly the same size, it certainly looks nicer than the dowdy Soul and has more room inside. Competition-wise, it's going up against Volvo's EX30 and may cost about the same, though Kia has yet to divulge pricing."
"Kia calls the vehicle's interior a "Picnic Box" as a way to describe the small but useful space. Kia says its "comparable to larger vehicles" in terms of space, with generous rear legroom and rear cargo capacity up to 403 liters. It will come in four- and five-seat versions. As for tech inside, it offers a generous screen setup, with a 12.3-inch instrument cluster, 12.3-inch infotainment screen and a 5-inch climate display. Ambient lighting in the cabin syncs up with specific vehicle functions."
Kia's EV2 is a compact, boxy electric hatch positioned as an entry-level model on the Hyundai-Kia E-GMP platform. The EV2 closely matches the Soul's dimensions but is slightly shorter and has a more modern design with increased interior space. Two battery options are available: 42 kWh (197 miles WLTP, ~170 EPA) and 61 kWh (278 WLTP, ~240 EPA). Charging from 10 to 80 percent takes about 30 minutes, and the car supports vehicle-to-load and vehicle-to-grid functions. Interior packaging called "Picnic Box" provides generous rear legroom and up to 403 liters of cargo, with dual 12.3-inch displays and ambient lighting.
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