Kia unveils the tiny, urban-focused EV2, but will the US ever see it?

09 Jan 2026 | Abstracted from Electrek

Kia's EV2 is a tiny, affordable urban EV debuting at the 2026 Brussels Motor Show. Built on the E‑GMP platform, it offers 42.2 kWh and 61 kWh batteries with up to 278 miles WLTP range and 10–80% charging in about 30 minutes. Features include V2L/V2G, a wide display, and 403 L of cargo space. Production begins in Slovakia in early 2026. Despite strong European appeal, a U.S. launch remains unlikely due to market and regulatory barriers.

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