The Kia EV2 standard-range covered 325 km (202 miles) at the NAF El Prix Summer Test held June 3 in Oslo — 105% of its 308-km (191-mile) WLTP combined figure and the best result among the compact and mid-size electric vehicles tested. The Norwegian Automobile Federation (NAF) and Motor magazine run the twice-yearly event, which Kia describes as the world’s largest independent EV test. The result follows the EV2’s run at the NAF Winter El Prix Test earlier this year, when a long-range prototype covered 310.6 km (193 miles) in the coldest edition on record.
Highlights
- The standard-range EV2, with a 42.2 kWh battery, delivered 325 km (202 miles) — 17 km (11 miles) above its 308-km WLTP combined value
- The long-range EV2 ‘GT-Line’ prototype, with a 61.0 kWh battery, achieved 428 km (266 miles), exceeding its 418-km (260-mile) target and topping 102% of its expected WLTP figure
- The test ran on dry roads in temperatures between 12 and 18°C (54–64°F)
- The standard-range EV2 ranked first among all compact and mid-size electric vehicles tested, according to Kia
How Did the EV2 Perform Against Its WLTP Figures?
| Variant | Battery | Test Result | Official Figure | Share Achieved |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV2 standard-range | 42.2 kWh | 325 km (202 mi) | 308 km (191 mi) WLTP | 105% |
| EV2 long-range ‘GT-Line’ prototype | 61.0 kWh | 428 km (266 mi) | 418 km (260 mi) target | 102% |
The long-range ‘GT-Line’ prototype ran on 19-inch wheels and recorded average energy consumption of 12.4 kWh/100 km (roughly 5.0 miles per kWh), according to the company. WLTP range figures generally run higher than the EPA estimates used in the US market.
Because the ‘GT-Line’ is a prototype, its results are not included in NAF’s final report, though Kia says the vehicle completed the route alongside the official program under the same conditions as series-production EVs. Formal WLTP figures for the variant, determined under standardized laboratory conditions at a reference temperature of approximately 23°C (73°F), are expected within Q3 2026.
“Achieving the best real world performance among compact and mid-size in the NAF Summer El Prix EV Test is a strong validation of EV2’s customer focused engineering,” said Pablo Martinez Masip, Vice President Product, Marketing & Customer Experience of Kia Europe. “By exceeding 105% of its WLTP range, EV2 clearly demonstrates outstanding efficiency and reliability. These independent results confirm that EV2 is designed around real customer needs – delivering dependable everyday usability while giving drivers the confidence to travel further, whether on daily commutes or longer holiday journeys.”
Winter and Summer Consistency
The summer result builds on the EV2’s winter performance, when the ‘GT-Line’ long-range prototype covered 310.6 km (193 miles) in the harshest El Prix on record — the same winter edition in which the Lucid Air set the overall range mark. Held in both winter and summer, the El Prix evaluates all EV models under identical real-world driving and charging conditions. Kia says the paired results demonstrate consistent performance across the model’s powertrain configurations.
Production and Charging
The EV2 is a fully electric B-segment SUV and Kia’s most compact electric model to date, positioned as a primary household vehicle in one of Europe’s highest-volume segments. Both battery options use a 400V architecture. Under optimal conditions, DC fast charging from 10 to 80% takes 29 minutes for the standard-range version and around 30 minutes for the long-range model, per the company. Kia Charge provides access to more than one million charging points across 27 European countries.
The EV2 is Kia’s second dedicated electric model produced at Kia AutoLand Slovakia in Žilina. The 42.2 kWh standard-range version is currently in production, with the 61.0 kWh long-range and ‘GT-Line’ variants following from June 2026.
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