Kia reports strong initial demand for its compact electric SUV, the EV2, which recorded 3,386 registrations in the UK year-to-date. In September alone, the model reached 1,753 registrations, positioning it as the most popular retail-market electric vehicle in the country for that month.
The EV2 is available in four trim levels: Light, Air, Earth, and GT-Line. Customers can select between two battery options, 42.2 kWh and 61 kWh, offering WLTP ranges of up to 317 km and 453 km, respectively. The starting price for the Air long edition is £24,245, which includes a government grant of £3,750.
Overall, Kia has delivered 31,813 electric vehicles in the UK this year, securing its position as the second best-selling electric car brand in the market behind Tesla. Electric models now account for more than 33% of the company's total UK registrations.
The company's commercial lineup also shows growth, with the PV5 Cargo recording 4,654 registrations year-to-date, making it the UK's best-selling small electric commercial vehicle. Additionally, the PV5 Passenger model reached 1,704 registrations in the same period.
