The Kia EV2 ‘First Edition’ is now eligible for the UK Government’s Electric Car Grant (ECG), reducing its on-the-road price by £1,500 (approximately $2,019). The confirmation brings Kia’s total ECG-qualified lineup to four models, with the EV2 joining the EV3, EV4, and PV5 Passenger in the scheme. Order books are open now, with first UK deliveries expected later in 2026.
Highlights
- The EV2 ‘First Edition’ qualifies for the Tier 2 £1,500 (~$2,019) ECG, lowering its on-the-road price from £28,495 (~$38,350) to £26,995 (~$36,328)
- The model carries a 42.2 kWh Standard Range battery with a WLTP combined range of 190 miles and a 10–80% charge time of approximately 29 minutes
- Kia now has 10 ECG-eligible variants across four model lines, available to both retail and fleet customers
- Nationwide First Drive Weekend events run from April 16 through June 27, 2026, across approximately 190 UK dealers
EV2 ‘First Edition’ Pricing and Specification
The EV2 ‘First Edition’ serves as the first EV2 variant to reach the UK market and is built exclusively for Europe. With the £1,500 ECG applied, its on-the-road price falls to £26,995 (approximately $36,328), down from the standard £28,495 (~$38,350).
Standard equipment includes 18-inch alloy wheels, adaptive LED headlights, an 8-speaker Harman Kardon Premium Sound System, wireless charging, advanced driver assistance technologies, and a 15-liter front storage compartment. Power comes from a 42.2 kWh Standard Range battery. Kia quotes a WLTP combined range of 190 miles, though real-world range will vary with driving style, speed, temperature, and other conditions. DC fast charging supports a 10–80% charge in approximately 29 minutes.
The £1,500 ECG replaces an equivalent ‘Kia EV2 Reservation Saving’ that was introduced for ‘First Edition’ orders on April 1 as part of the brand’s quarterly offers. A key distinction: the ECG applies to both retail and fleet customers, while the previous reservation saving was available to retail buyers only.
Other EV2 Variants
The EV2 ‘Air’, ‘GT-Line’, and ‘GT-Line S’ remain outside the ECG scheme for now. Those trims carry a separate £3,750 (~$5,048) ‘Kia EV2 Reservation Saving,’ available to retail customers placing a nonbinding reservation between April 1 and June 30, 2026. Kia indicated ECG eligibility for those derivatives may follow later in the year, pending approval.
Kia’s Full ECG Lineup
Kia — recently named Best Manufacturer at the 2026 TopGear.com EV Awards — now offers 10 ECG-qualifying variants across its EV and PBV lines. All are available to order at Kia dealerships and PBV Centers across the UK.
| Variant | Battery | On-the-Road | ECG | Price with ECG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV2 ‘First Edition’ SR | 42.2 kWh | £28,495 (~$38,350) | £1,500 | £26,995 (~$36,328) |
| EV3 ‘Air’ SR | 58.3 kWh | £33,055 (~$44,504) | £1,500 | £31,555 (~$42,483) |
| EV3 ‘Air’ LR | 81.4 kWh | £36,055 (~$48,543) | £1,500 | £34,555 (~$46,511) |
| EV3 ‘GT-Line’ LR | 81.4 kWh | £39,455 (~$53,119) | £1,500 | £37,995 (~$51,143) |
| EV4 ‘Air’ SR | 58.3 kWh | £34,745 (~$46,779) | £1,500 | £33,245 (~$44,757) |
| EV4 ‘Air’ LR | 81.4 kWh | £36,995 (~$49,809) | £1,500 | £35,495 (~$47,778) |
| EV4 ‘Motion’ LR | 81.4 kWh | £40,495 (~$54,518) | £1,500 | £38,995 (~$52,495) |
| PV5 Passenger ‘Essential’ SR | 51.5 kWh | £32,995 (~$44,421) | £1,500 | £31,495 (~$42,395) |
| PV5 Passenger ‘Essential’ LR | 71.2 kWh | £35,995 (~$48,462) | £1,500 | £34,495 (~$46,430) |
| PV5 Passenger ‘Plus’ LR | 71.2 kWh | £38,295 (~$51,549) | £1,500 | £36,795 (~$49,528) |
SR = Standard Range; LR = Long Range. USD conversions at approximately £1 = $1.346 (April 12, 2026).
First Drive Weekend Events
Kia UK is running a nationwide series of First Drive Weekend events from April 16 through June 27, 2026, across nearly all of its approximately 190 UK dealers. Pre-booked one-hour sessions include an expert vehicle walkaround and a 30-minute accompanied test drive. Booking details are available at kia.com/uk/about/kia-electric-experience.
Electric Car Grant Criteria
The UK Government’s ECG is limited to electric vehicles meeting strict criteria covering emissions, range, sustainability, and warranty support. A central requirement is that the manufacturer hold Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) verification — a third-party framework that sets greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets consistent with limiting global temperature rise to 1.5°C — and commit to net-zero emissions by 2050 at the latest. Several other manufacturers, including Hyundai UK, have confirmed ECG eligibility for their EV lineups under the same framework in recent months.
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