Can a small city EV successfully serve as the only car in a household? This is the all-new KIA EV2 – a model that tries to look like a small off-roader from a distance, but its true home is the city. In this episode, I thoroughly test the version with the base battery to see if this newcomer can challenge rivals like the Citroen eC3 or the BYD Dolphin Surf.
The KIA EV2 surprises with a highly mature cockpit, a completely flat rear floor, and a clever 15-litre "frunk" under the bonnet for charging cables. However, alongside clear advantages and very nimble road manners, the engineers in Korea made a few design missteps – from oddly designed exterior door handles to overly intrusive driver assistance systems. Do the manufacturer's catalog promises hold up in reality? Let's find out!
In this video:
Frunk & Dimensions: Why designing an EV from scratch should always result in a front boot, and how the EV2 handles tight parking spaces.
Space & Practicality: An analysis of the boot capacity (ranging from 321 to 403 litres) and how much legroom and headroom the rear bench actually offers.
An EV9-style Cockpit: Three displays on the dashboard, physical buttons for the climate control,
