Kia EV2 beats WLTP range by 105% in real‑world test
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- Kia EV2 standard‑range model with a 42.2 kWh battery drove 325 km (201 mi) in the NAF/Motor Magazine Summer El Prix EV test, exceeding its WLTP rating of 308 km (191 mi) by 105%.
- Kia EV2 placed first among all compact and mid‑size electric vehicles tested in the Summer El Prix, confirming its class‑leading real‑world efficiency.
- Kia EV2 GT‑Line prototype recorded 428 km (265 mi) on a single charge, reaching 102 % of its WLTP combined‑range figure.
- Kia EV2 averaged 12.4 kWh per 100 km in the test, outperforming most other vehicles evaluated.
- Pablo Matinez Masip said the results demonstrate “outstanding efficiency and reliability” and that the EV2 is “designed around real customer needs”.
- Kia EV2 is on sale in Europe from about €26,600 ($30,500) and in the UK from £24,245 ($32,500), offered in four trims and two battery packs (42.2 kWh and 61 kWh) with WLTP ranges up to 317 km and 453 km respectively.
Why it matters: Consumers gain a more reliable, longer‑range EV at a competitive price, while competitors face heightened pressure to improve real‑world efficiency; Kia’s test results validate its cost‑effective design and could boost sales in Europe and influence buyer decisions among environmentally conscious shoppers.
