Kia EV2 Standard Range electric vehicle exterior

Kia EV2 Standard Range - Electric Vehicle Specs

budget crossover FWD

Power

108 kW

(146 HP)

0-100 km/h

8.7 s

Top Speed

160 km/h

Battery Options

Standard Battery (42 kWh / 41 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: 42 kWh
Net Capacity: 41 kWh
Buffer: 2%
The Kia EV2 Standard Range reaches peak charging power of 100 kW between 10–80% SOC.
It takes 28 min to charge from 10–80% SOC and adds 134 km of real-world highway driving range, representing a 1.6 C‑Rate. This performance is better than 78% in its class.

Average Charging Power

41 kW

Avg C‑rate: 1.0

Maximum Charging Power

100 kW

At 10 → 35% SOC

Minimum Charging Power

8 kW

0–100% Charging Time

1 h 4 min

Charging Curve

State of Charge over Time

SOC Range Charging Time Avg. Power Avg. C-Rate Energy Added
0% → 100% 1 h 4 min 40.8 kW 1.00 C 44.1 kWh
0% → 90% 44 min 53.4 kW 1.30 C 39.7 kWh
0% → 80% 33 min 62.5 kW 1.53 C 35.3 kWh
5% → 100% 1 h 1 min 41.1 kW 1.00 C 41.9 kWh
5% → 90% 41 min 54.9 kW 1.34 C 37.5 kWh
5% → 80% 30 min 65.7 kW 1.60 C 33.1 kWh
10% → 100% 59 min 40.0 kW 0.98 C 39.7 kWh
10% → 90% 39 min 53.9 kW 1.31 C 35.3 kWh
10% → 80% 28 min 64.9 kW 1.58 C 30.8 kWh