Kia Unveils EV2 SUV and GT Models at Brussels Show

Kia unveiled its smallest electric SUV, the EV2, alongside high-performance GT variants of the EV3, EV4, and EV5 models at the 2026 Brussels Motor Show, expanding its lineup of dedicated electric vehicles built on the EGMP platform.

The EV2 targets the growing city EV segment in Europe, measuring 4,060 millimeters long, 1,800 millimeters wide, and 1,575 millimeters tall with a 2,565-millimeter wheelbase. It draws stylistic cues from larger siblings like the EV3 and EV9, featuring a boxy shape, split vertical headlights, and low-mounted taillights. A sportier GT-Line trim adds enhanced exterior elements from launch. Production begins in February 2026 at Kia's Zilina plant in Slovakia for standard-range models, with long-range and GT-Line versions following in June.

Buyers can choose between two battery packs on the 400-volt architecture. The 42.2-kilowatt-hour option powers a 107-kilowatt front-wheel-drive motor, delivering a WLTP range of 317 kilometers and accelerating from zero to 100 kilometers per hour in 8.6 seconds. The 61.0-kilowatt-hour pack, paired with a 100-kilowatt motor, extends range to 448 kilometers but takes 9.5 seconds for the sprint due to added weight. Both...