"Kia is also considering entering the segment with what will presumably be called the EV1, a small city hatchback positioned below the EV2 in its electric lineup. Seeing the success of cars like the Renault 5, which is a conventional hatchback, not a crossover, as well as the very positive reception for the new Twingo, likely pushed other manufacturers to want to make their own."
"It's called EV2 specifically to leave room for an even smaller EV1, which would not only be smaller but also feature a smaller battery that would help bring down its price. The EV2 has a long-range battery option that delivers nearly 280 miles (450 km) on the WLTP test cycle, but that much range really isn't needed in a small urban runabout that will"
Kia is considering building a smaller electric city car called the EV1 positioned below the EV2 to compete in Europe's growing B-segment. Europeans show clear demand for small, affordable electric city cars demonstrated by models like the Renault 5 E-Tech and the new Twingo. The EV1 would be a conventional hatchback rather than a crossover and would use a smaller battery to reduce cost. The EV2 currently has a crossover aesthetic and offers a long-range battery delivering nearly 280 miles (450 km) WLTP. Kia's naming of EV2 leaves room for an even smaller EV1 to broaden the lineup and pricing options.
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