Kia EV2 UK price: from £24,245 with the grant, deliveries later in 2026
The Kia EV2 costs from £24,245 on the road once the maximum £3,750 Electric Car Grant saving is applied to the 61kWh Air. Here is how trims, grant bands, range and rivals line up.
Quick answers
- The Kia EV2 Air with the 61.0kWh battery is £27,995, or £24,245 on the road after a £3,750 saving.
- The First Edition with the 42.2kWh battery is £28,495, or £26,995 after a £1,500 saving.
- The EV2 GT-Line and GT-Line S cost £28,995 and £32,595 after the £3,750 saving.
- The Long Range trims qualify for the maximum Band 1 Electric Car Grant, and first customer deliveries are scheduled for later in 2026.
- Range was announced at up to 281 miles WLTP pending certification; Kia UK now lists up to 275 miles for the 61.0kWh models and up to 190 miles for the 42.2kWh First Edition.
The Kia EV2 costs from £24,245 on the road in the UK for the 61.0kWh Air, once the £3,750 Electric Car Grant saving is applied to its £27,995 list price. Kia launched the car with a reservation saving intended to mirror the grant, and the Long Range trims were later confirmed for the maximum Band 1 grant. First customer deliveries are scheduled for later in 2026. For UK drivers it is a compact electric SUV priced squarely against the Hyundai Ioniq 3 and Volkswagen ID. Polo. For other new arrivals, see our report on eight EVs opening UK orders in October.
Pricing was first reported by electrive, with grant eligibility confirmed later by The EV Report and WhichEV.
What are the Kia EV2 UK prices?
Kia launched the EV2 with a reservation saving intended to mirror the government Electric Car Grant if eligibility was approved. Reports in July 2026 confirmed approval, so the saving now follows the grant bands: £3,750 on the 61.0kWh trims and £1,500 on the First Edition. We could not open the official GOV.UK list, so grant status here rests on Kia and trade reports.
| Trim | Battery | Price before saving | Price after saving |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air | 61.0kWh | £27,995 | £24,245 (£3,750 off) |
| First Edition | 42.2kWh | £28,495 | £26,995 (£1,500 off) |
| GT-Line | 61.0kWh | £32,745 | £28,995 (£3,750 off) |
| GT-Line S | 61.0kWh | £36,345 | £32,595 (£3,750 off) |
Prices are on the road. The GT-Line and GT-Line S pre-saving prices come from Kia UK’s launch release. Sources: electrive and EV Fleet World.
Which trims get the Electric Car Grant?
The Air, GT-Line and GT-Line S with the 61.0kWh Long Range battery qualify for the maximum Band 1 grant of £3,750. The 42.2kWh First Edition qualifies for the smaller Band 2 discount of £1,500. Our list of grant-eligible models tracks which cars qualify, and the grant explainer covers the bands.
Which battery should you choose?
The 61.0kWh pack is the better buy. Kia announced up to 281 miles WLTP pending certification, and Kia UK listings now give up to 275 miles for the 61.0kWh models against up to 190 miles for the 42.2kWh First Edition (EV Fleet World). Range varies with trim and wheel size. The Air with the big battery is also £2,750 cheaper after savings than the small-battery First Edition, which is a rare case where more range costs less.
How does it compare with rivals?
| Car | UK price | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Hyundai Ioniq 3 Advance 42kWh | From £18,495 | After £3,750 grant (£22,245 before) |
| Kia EV2 Air 61kWh | £24,245 | After £3,750 saving |
| Volkswagen ID. Polo Life | From £23,945 | Series production, from 10 September 2026 |
| Volkswagen ID. Polo launch editions | From £25,555 | From 30 July 2026 |
Sources: Hyundai UK and The EV Report.
The Ioniq 3 is cheaper still but has the small battery in its entry form, while the ID. Polo lands at a similar price. The EV2’s edge is the 61.0kWh battery at under £25,000, although the 61kWh Ioniq 3 Advance costs £21,995 after the grant, £2,250 less. Check how it sits against its bigger siblings in our Kia EV3, EV4 and EV5 GT price round-up.
What this means for you
If you want the EV2, order the Air with the 61.0kWh battery: it has the biggest saving and the best range per pound. Remember that the headline £24,245 includes the £3,750 grant saving, so confirm it is applied when you order. Deliveries are due later in 2026, so ask your dealer for a firm date. Our guide to electric cars under £30,000 shows the rest of the market.
How we test and where our numbers come from
Range figures are official WLTP combined values taken from manufacturer UK specification pages, with real-world estimates drawn from independent comparative testing. Prices are UK list prices at the time of the latest update. Tax, grant and charging-scheme figures come from GOV.UK and HMRC publications. We re-check every guide when pricing, specification or policy changes. Last checked 6 October 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Kia EV2 cost in the UK?
The EV2 Air costs £27,995 before the saving and £24,245 on the road after the £3,750 saving. The First Edition is £26,995 after a £1,500 saving, the GT-Line £28,995 and the GT-Line S £32,595 after the £3,750 saving.
Does the Kia EV2 qualify for the Electric Car Grant?
Yes. The 61.0kWh Air, GT-Line and GT-Line S qualify for the maximum Band 1 grant of £3,750. The First Edition qualifies for the smaller £1,500 Band 2 discount.
When are Kia EV2 deliveries?
Kia says first customer deliveries are scheduled for later in 2026.
What is the Kia EV2's range?
Kia announced up to 281 miles WLTP pending final certification. Kia UK listings now give up to 275 miles for the 61.0kWh front-wheel-drive models and up to 190 miles for the 42.2kWh First Edition. Figures vary by trim and wheel size, so check the one for the trim you want.
Sources and further reading
- electrive.comelectrivePrimary source referenced in this article.
- theevreport.comKia EV2 Gains UK Electric Car Grant EligibilityBand 1 grant eligibility.
- whichev.netKia EV2 priced from £24,245 as brand expands UK EV line-up and grant eligibilityTrim prices after the grant.
- evfleetworld.co.ukKia EV2 long range now eligible for maximum £3,750 government grantGrant bands and range figures.
- hyundai.newsHyundai Motor UK opens reservations on the New IONIQ 3Ioniq 3 price.
- theevreport.comVolkswagen ID. Polo UK Prices Start From £25,555ID. Polo prices and range.
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