Kia EV2 2026 Euro NCAP: five stars, AEB results and German price

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Five Euro NCAP stars and zero points in one automatic emergency braking scenario — that is the unusual result recorded by the compact Kia EV2 electric crossover. In tests published on 12 October 2026, the car performed well in occupant protection, while its electronic assistance systems were less convincing in some urban junction scenarios.

According to the official Euro NCAP report, the Kia EV2 scored 74% for Safe Driving, 66% for Crash Avoidance, 86% for Crash Protection and 89% for Post Crash Safety.

The weakest point appeared in specific automatic braking scenarios. In the Low speed collisions group, the system scored 0% for Junction – turning, while Junction – crossing brought 100%. In the Frontal collisions group, the results were different: 83% for turning and 14% for crossing. These are separate test scenarios, so it would be incorrect to say that the EV2's automatic braking does not work in general.

The body structure and restraint systems performed much better. The overall side-impact score was 98%. The centre airbag effectively protected the front occupants' heads from striking each other. However, in the frontal impact test, protection of the front passenger's chest was rated only marginal, while the static rear whiplash assessment scored 38%.

For a family-oriented electric crossover, another weakness was found: a child-presence detection system is not available in the specification assessed by Euro NCAP. The car therefore received 0% for Child presence detection.

On the other hand, the Kia EV2 achieved the maximum 100% for both Driving controls and Comfort & Infotainment. Euro NCAP specifically noted the use of conventional buttons and switches for driving, comfort and multimedia functions.

The comparison with the Cupra Raval is also notable. Both models scored the same 66% for Crash Avoidance, but the Cupra received four stars in standard specification. In Safe Driving, the Kia scored 74% and the Cupra 58%. This shows why the overall rating cannot be reduced to a single percentage.

In Germany, the Kia EV2 starts at €26,600. The base version uses a 42.2 kWh battery with up to 317 km of range, while the Long Range version has a 61.0 kWh battery and up to 453 km. The five-star Euro NCAP rating applies to both battery versions and to both left- and right-hand-drive cars.

There is also a discrepancy in the published technical data. Euro NCAP lists the kerb weight of the tested Kia EV2 Long Range Earth as 2565 kg. However, ADAC lists 1625 kg for this version, while 2565 mm is the vehicle's wheelbase. The 2565 kg figure therefore should not be treated as a reliable EV2 weight without further confirmation or a correction from Euro NCAP.

The result is mixed: the Kia EV2 offers a high level of crash protection and convenient access to key functions, but five stars do not erase weak results from the electronic assistants in certain urban scenarios.