Kia’s upcoming EV2 hatch has been spied testing in Europe, forward of its debut as a extra inexpensive electrical car for the continent.
Set to rival the Volkswagen ID.2, the EV2 will likely be in-built Slovakia from 2025, with European deliveries commencing in 2026.
It’s but to be confirmed for Australia, the place – if it’s bought right here – it’ll be slugged with an additional 5 per cent import tariff.
Slated to start out from underneath €30,000 (A$49,500), it’s set to be the most cost effective electrical car (EV) to experience on the Hyundai Group’s E-GMP platform which additionally underpins the EV3, EV6 and EV9, permitting for single- and dual-motor functions.
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Although the spy images don’t present context to its dimension, the EV2 is anticipated to be just like the Kia Soul, and share largely the identical general form as the present mannequin, albeit with the design language of the model’s EV vary.
This may be seen by the design of its headlights by means of the camouflage, whereas its bonnet may even sit far decrease than pictured. Built-in roof rails lead again to what seems to be a tapered-off roofline and low-mounted tail lights.
Its machine-finished alloy wheels with black spokes are additionally harking back to different electrical Kias, such because the Niro.
The EV2 is vital to Kia in bringing the price of EVs down, with Kia president Ho-sung Tune telling Autocar September that it’s the subsequent step in reducing costs of battery-powered fashions.
“Our subsequent goal is an EV mannequin ranging from €30,000 (A$49,500). That is what we’re making ready to supply clients,” stated Mr Tune.
“Nonetheless, we predict we want sub-€25,000 (A$41,200) in our EV automobiles and perhaps we are able to leverage round €20,000 (A$33,000). However that can’t occur within the subsequent two years.”
In Australia, Kia’s least costly EV presently on sale is the EV5, ranging from $56,770 drive-away. It’s solely in-built China for now.
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