The Kia EV2 prototype has demonstrated “reliable real-world performance” at the Norwegian Automotive Federation’s (NAF) El Prix Winter Test Drive, where it covered 310.6km in the demanding winter climate.
The tested EV2 GT-line prototype, equipped with a 61.0kWh long-range battery and 19in wheels, delivered “impressive range”, according to the auto maker – the vehicle was driven for more than five hours, respecting speed limits, in extremely cold conditions before coming to a full stop in Norway’s mountainous Jotunheimen region, where temperatures dropped to -21°C.
Although WLTP has yet to be finalized, the target figure for the EV2 with the long-range battery is 448km; 413km for the EV2 GT-line with 19in wheels. A deviation of -24.81% placed the prototype in first, ahead of the official participants.
“This result serves as proof that the EV2 will continue to deliver reliable range even in extremely low temperatures,” said Pablo Martinez Masip, vice president of product and marketing at Kia Europe. “Being the entry point to Kia’s EV line‑up does not mean compromising; the EV2 offers customers throughout Europe an affordable yet reliable way to enter electric mobility.”
The EV2 is built on Kia’s 400V E-GMP architecture with 11kW AC, 22kW AC, and rapid DC fast charging capabilities. With the latter, the prototype charged from 10%-to-80% in 36 minutes, despite the harsh sub-zero conditions.
Because it is a prototype, the EV2’s results are not included in the NAF’s final report. Nevertheless, the model completed the route alongside the official program and under the same conditions as series-production EVs. Formal WLTP figures, measured under the standardized WLTP laboratory cycle at a reference temperature of around 23 °C by an independent accredited technical service, are expected to be released in Q3 2026.
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