- Kia has unveiled the EV2 concept
- The new concept is set by a production model that is due in 2026
- Prototypes for the production model have already been discovered
Kia used his EV day presentation on Thursday in Tarragona, Spain to unveiled the Concept EV2, an electric subcompact crossover that produces a production model 2026.
The concept debut alongside Two new ones Production of electric vehicles: The EV4, which receives a medium-sized van for private and commercial applications, and the PV5, both in limousine and in the sloping rear body styles.
Tared prototypes of the EV2 production were discovered at tests last year. The model seems to keep the same box -shaped design as the striking concept.
The EV2 is even smaller than the EV3 -Subcompact -Crossover, which was unveiled last May and measures only 169.3 inches long. While the EV3 is expected to reach North America next year, the EV2 will probably be considered too small for this market.
Kia Concept EV2
The EV2 and Probably the production model that progresses it is a robust design that is reminiscent of a reduced EV9. While there is no B-pillars and Back doors in the coaching style It is unlikely that it will be made into production, other elements such as a flat floor and a spacious tailgate.
The cabin of the concept follows the well -known minimalist approach of Kia, with a single panel screens for the digital gauge cluster and the infotainment system similar to the other EVS of the brand. Other functions are pop-up luggage diviser and straps in the rear loading room, windows with a messaging system to communicate with other street users, removable triangular speakers, bidirectional charging and over-air-update function. Kia also plans to present one AI-operated voice assistant In his future EVS.
Kia has provided only a few technical details, but the EV2 is expected to be on the same inexpensive version of driving The flexible E-GMP platform of the Hyundai Motor Group As Ev3. In order to keep the costs low, Kia has decided on a 400-volt-electric system instead of the usual 800-volt system of the E-GMP, which means that loading times will be slower. Front drive is probably also the only configuration unless a sporty GT version is being developed. For the EV3, KIA has announced 58.3 kWh (standard) and 81.4 kWh (long range) battery options, and the like could be offered in the EV2.
