If there is a car company that has no intention of slowing down its advance in the electric car sector, that is Kia. The Korean brand has announced that in 2026 it will launch the new Kia EV2, an EV with a particular focus on the European market and a starting price of around 30,000 euros. The announcement is was done during the company's first EV Day, held in Seoul.
The new EV2 will follow a considerable expansion of the Korean manufacturer's electric range, with the upcoming release of EV3, EV4 and EV5, all expected in the next three years. The new arrivals will join the current EV6 and the top of the range EV9, all electric models based on the E-GMP platformof Hyundai Motor Group. The ambitious goal? Achieve annual sales of 1.6 million EVs by 2030.
CEO CONFIRMATION HO-SUNG SONG 
According to what has been reported, the new compact car will be produced in the Kia plant in Slovakia starting from 2025. During an interview with Autocar, Ho-Sung Song– CEO of Kia – underlined the importance of producing affordable EVs, underlining the European market's need to also have larger electric vehicles. contained.
With its starting price and its features, the EV2 will position itself in direct competition with the Peugeot e-2008, Opel Corsa Electric and Mini Cooper Electric.
FOLLOW? THE DESIGN ADOPTED BY THE OTHER MODELS
Given the growing popularity of SUVs and Kia's focus on this segment, it is not surprising that the new car may feature styling elements typical of rugged crossovers. On an aesthetic level, we can hypothesize a reinterpretation of Kia's famous Digital Tiger Grille and a combination of clear lines and smooth surfaces, in line with the Opposites United design philosophy adopted by South Korean brand. However, a first taste comes from the digital project created by Autocar.
At the moment we still have no information on the technical specifications, but the new Kia EV2 will be based on on the same E-GMP platform as the company's other EVs. You will receive also the GT sports version, underlining the Korean brand's interest in satisfying the passion of European motorists for high-performance cars.
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