Kia EV2 Air electric car priced at £24,245 with 275-mile range

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Kia's EV2 Air electric car costs from £24,245 with a 275-mile official range and seven-year warranty.

Kia's EV2 Air electric car is priced from £24,245 including the £3,750 Electric Car Grant. It promises an official range of 275 miles, a practical five-seat cabin and Kia's seven-year warranty.

The EV2 Air's 133bhp front-mounted motor and 250Nm of torque deliver a 0–62mph time of 9.5 seconds. The acceleration is smooth and immediate rather than dramatic, with no hesitation when pulling away from standstill and sufficient power to merge confidently at roundabouts.

Kia has tuned the EV2 for European roads. The steering is light without being vague, and visibility is excellent thanks to the upright body and large glass area. The 10.02-metre turning circle makes multi-storey car parks and tight junctions stress-free. At motorway speeds, the car remains composed and refined, with the 16-inch wheels contributing to the impressive 4.08 miles per kWh official efficiency figure. The ride absorbs broken urban surfaces with suppleness, though body control on demanding B-roads is described as safe rather than sharp.

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• Kia EV2 Air review: The £24,245 EV with 275 miles of range that makes senseKia’s EV2 arrives at a pivotal moment. Electric cars are no longer a novelty, but they still need to make financial sense without feeling like a punishment to live with.Darlington & Stockton Times · 22 Oct, 19:15
• Kia EV2 Air review: The £24,245 EV with 275 miles of range that makes senseKia’s EV2 arrives at a pivotal moment. Electric cars are no longer a novelty, but they still need to make financial sense without feeling like a punishment to live with.The Northern Echo · 22 Oct, 19:15

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