Kia EV2 Long-Range electric vehicle exterior

Kia EV2 Long-Range - Electric Vehicle Specs

budget crossover FWD

Power

100 kW

(136 HP)

0-100 km/h

9.5 s

Top Speed

161 km/h

Battery Options

Standard Battery (63 kWh / 61 kWh)

Charging Curve & Charging Speed Analysis

Understanding Charging Performance

Charging performance isn't just about peak power—it's about sustained power across the entire charging curve. A vehicle that maintains 150kW from 10-80% SOC will charge faster than one that peaks at 250kW but quickly drops to 100kW after 20% SOC. The shape of the curve matters more than the highest peak power.

The key metric is C-rate, which accounts for both charging power and battery capacity. A C-rate of 2.0 means the battery can theoretically charge from 0-100% in 30 minutes, while 1.0 C-rate equals 60 minutes. This makes it easy to compare vehicles regardless of battery size.

Charging Curve Shape

Flat, sustained power across a wide SOC range beats high peaks that quickly taper off. Look for vehicles that maintain high power from 10-80% SOC.

C‑Rate & Timing

C-rate normalizes charging speed across different battery sizes. Higher C-rates mean shorter charging times and more flexible road trip planning.

Battery Options

Gross Capacity: 63 kWh
Net Capacity: 61 kWh
Buffer: 3%
The Kia EV2 Long-Range reaches peak charging power of 115 kW between 10–80% SOC.
It takes 41 min to charge from 10–80% SOC and adds 219 km of real-world highway driving range, representing a 1.1 C‑Rate. This performance is better than 22% in its class.

Average Charging Power

31 kW

Avg C‑rate: 0.5

Maximum Charging Power

115 kW

At 10 → 19% SOC

Minimum Charging Power

1 kW

0–100% Charging Time

2 h 7 min

Charging Curve

State of Charge over Time

SOC Range Charging Time Avg. Power Avg. C-Rate Energy Added
0% → 100% 2 h 7 min 31.0 kW 0.51 C 65.7 kWh
0% → 90% 1 h 4 min 54.9 kW 0.90 C 59.2 kWh
0% → 80% 48 min 64.9 kW 1.06 C 52.5 kWh
5% → 100% 2 h 2 min 30.7 kW 0.50 C 62.4 kWh
5% → 90% 59 min 56.2 kW 0.92 C 55.9 kWh
5% → 80% 43 min 67.8 kW 1.11 C 49.3 kWh
10% → 100% 1 h 59 min 29.6 kW 0.48 C 59.1 kWh
10% → 90% 57 min 54.9 kW 0.90 C 52.6 kWh
10% → 80% 41 min 66.7 kW 1.09 C 46.0 kWh