Archive · 12 Jan 2026
Kia EV2 and Hyundai Staria Electric Debut
Kia has introduced the EV2, its smallest and most affordable electric SUV.
It comes in two battery options, offering different ranges and power outputs.
The EV2 is designed to be compact and practical, making it easy to drive in city traffic.
Its interior looks similar to the Kia Syros, which is already sold in India, and includes three digital screens and over-the-air updates.
The car has a unique four-seat layout but is expected to have five seats if launched in India.
Kia hasn't announced plans to launch the EV2 in India yet, but it could be a popular choice if it becomes available there in 2026.
Hyundai has also unveiled its Staria MPV in an all-electric version.
The Staria Electric features a 84 kWh battery pack with a range of up to 400 km.
It offers two seating configurations: a Luxury variant with seven seats and a Wagon version with nine seats.
The Staria Electric will be available in European and Korean markets in the first half of 2026, but its launch in India is still uncertain.
Kia EV2 is the brand's smallest and most affordable electric SUV, aimed at expanding its EV portfolio and capturing a larger market share.
It offers two battery pack options: 42.2 kWh with a 317 km range and 61 kWh with a 448 km range.
The EV2 has a compact design, measuring 4,060 mm in length and 1,800 mm in width, with a wheelbase of 2,565 mm.
The interior resembles the Kia Syros, featuring three digital screens and a four-seat layout that can be converted to a five-seat layout if launched in India.
Kia has not revealed plans for launching the EV2 in India, but it is expected to be introduced in 2026, potentially becoming a popular choice in the Indian market.
- Who
- Kia and Hyundai
- What
- Launch of Kia EV2 and Hyundai Staria Electric vehicles
- When
- Expected in 2026 for India
- Where
- Global market, potential launch in India
- Why
- To expand EV portfolios and capture a larger share of the electric car market
- Kia EV2 Battery Options
- 42.2 kWh and 61 kWh
- Kia EV2 Range
- 317 km (smaller pack) and 448 km (bigger pack)
- Kia EV2 Power
- 145 bhp (standard range) and 134 bhp (long range)
- Kia EV2 Charging
- 400V system, 10-80% in 30 minutes with DC fast charger
- Kia EV2 Dimensions
- 4,060 mm length, 1,800 mm width, 2,565 mm wheelbase
- Kia EV2 Interior
- Three digital screens, OTA updates, four-seat layout
- Kia EV2 Boot Space
- 403 litres with reclining rear seats, 15-litre frunk
- Hyundai Staria EV Battery
- 84 kWh
- Hyundai Staria EV Range
- 400 km (WLTP)
- Hyundai Staria EV Power
- 215 bhp and 350 Nm
- Hyundai Staria EV Charging
- 10-80% in 20 minutes with DC fast charger, 11kW AC charger
- Hyundai Staria EV Seating
- Luxury (7 seats) and Wagon (9 seats)
- Hyundai Staria EV Display
- 12.3-inch dual-screens
