Kia EV2 Inspiration arrives with 42.2 kWh battery
- The Kia EV2 Inspiration equipped with a 42.2 kWh battery arrives with a price tag of 35,190 euros, offering a city-sized footprint paired with an unexpected four-seater cabin...
- Inside the cabin, the test vehicle features a dedicated four-seat configuration rather than a conventional three-person rear bench, according to moottori.fi reporting.
- Up front, the driver sits in a slightly elevated seating position with electrical adjustments and lumbar support in the Inspiration trim level.
The Kia EV2 Inspiration equipped with a 42.2 kWh battery arrives with a price tag of 35,190 euros, offering a city-sized footprint paired with an unexpected four-seater cabin layout, moottori.fi reported. Measuring 4.06 meters in length with a 2.565-meter wheelbase, the compact electric vehicle adopts high, upright proportions that resemble a shrunken crossover rather than a traditional hatchback.
Compact Dimensions and Clever Cabin Layout
Inside the cabin, the test vehicle features a dedicated four-seat configuration rather than a conventional three-person rear bench, according to moottori.fi reporting. The two individual rear seats move on longitudinal tracks, allowing passengers to adjust legroom dynamically or expand the luggage compartment from 321 liters up to 403 liters.
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Up front, the driver sits in a slightly elevated seating position with electrical adjustments and lumbar support in the Inspiration trim level.
Stable Ride Quality and Performance Specs
On the road, the EV2 delivers a composed and quiet ride, aided by a comfort-oriented suspension tuning and a tight 5.15-meter turning radius suited for urban environments, as detailed by moottori.fi. The front-mounted electric motor puts out 107.8 kilowatts—equivalent to 146 horsepower—alongside 250 newton-meters of torque, pushing the car from zero to 100 kilometers per hour in 8.5 seconds.
The 42.2 kWh LFP battery yields a WLTP driving range of 308 kilometers on the Inspiration trim’s 18-inch wheels, while a larger 61 kWh battery option extends range up to 453 kilometers. Maximum DC fast charging peaks at 118 kilowatts, allowing a 10 to 80 percent charge in 29 minutes, with standard battery preheating and a heat pump included on select grades, moottori.fi stated.
Pricing Strategy and Trim Comparisons
The pricing structure introduces direct internal competition across the lineup, with the tested 42.2 kWh Inspiration costing 35,190 euros while a larger-battery 61 kWh Air trim lists for 34,190 euros and offers 453 kilometers of WLTP range, according to moottori.fi. Buyers must weigh the smaller battery’s limited range against the Inspiration grade’s enhanced appointments, which include synthetic leather upholstery, a Harman Kardon audio system, ambient lighting, and a 3.6 kW V2L external power discharge.