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Kia electric SUV rollout in Europe – sales surge
Kia has begun expanding its electric SUV range across Europe. In July 2026 the company debuted Kia's EV expansion in Europe continues to accelerate. After debuting the EV2 compact SUV in Spain, offering Spain in early July 2026 with a 61 kWh battery that delivers delivering a WLTP‑rated 444 km range and a starting price just under €24,000. The model is built at Kia’s Zilina plant in Slovakia and is available in several trim levels with extensive driver‑assistance features and sustainable interior materials. A few days later a review of €24,000, the larger EV6 company highlighted the larger EV6, noting its futuristic design, a exterior, 12.3‑inch dual‑screen cockpit, 229 hp output and output, a claimed 582 km range. The EV6 also offers range and rapid charging (10 % to 80 %–80 % in roughly about 18 minutes) and substantial along with generous cargo capacity, underscoring Kia’s strategy to cover both affordable capacity. In May 2026 Kia became the fastest‑growing brand among Europe’s top‑ten automakers, delivering 49,382 vehicles – a 14.9 % year‑on‑year increase – and premium segments raising its European market share to 4.3 % (4.1 % within the EU). Electric models accounted for 15,443 of those sales, led by the European EV SUV market. newly introduced EV3 B‑SUV with 4,770 units sold. In Spain the EV3 received a €6,600 price reduction to strengthen its position in the B‑SUV segment. Globally, Kia reported 110,000 EVs sold in the second quarter, underscoring the broader electrification push.