Driving the Kia EV2 Until It DIES
•February 11, 2026
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Why It Matters
The results highlight battery thermal management as a decisive factor for EV usability in cold climates and give buyers in northern markets practical data on which models retain usable range in winter. Strong cold-weather performance from an affordable compact like the EV2 boosts its market appeal and could influence purchasing decisions in cold regions.
Summary
In Norway’s annual 25-car cold-weather range test, drivers set off from Oslo to drive each EV until it reached 0% charge, simulating real-world winter conditions with strict rules (normal drive mode, cabin at 21°C). The video documents a first drive of the new Kia EV2, which posted strong efficiency (roughly 16.6–18 kWh/100 km) and on-track range exceeding 210 miles in temperatures plunging to about –16°C. The EV2 sustained competitive real-world range for a compact B-segment model and only began to noticeably lose efficiency in the coldest stretches. Organizers emphasize large variance across models: some cars retain most of their WLTP range in extreme cold, while others can lose a third or more.
Original Description
Jack heads to Norway to put Kia's new EV2 through the world's harshest real world range test and test its claim of being the longest range small EV. How will this compact EV fare in battery-killing -20 degree weather?
Official El Prix results: https://www.naf.no/elbil/elprix
Kia press release re EV2 result: https://www.press-eu.kia.com/document/633#/latest-news/kia-ev2-prototype-delivers-impressive-range-at-the-world-s-largest-ev-winter-drive-event
0:00 - Intro
2:06 - El Prix Explained
3:52 - 50km Check-in
4:25 - Why EVs Suffer in the cold
6:04 - 100km Check-in
6:41 - First Stop
7:13 - 150km Check-in
8:23 - 200km Check-in
8:36 - Boredom kicks in
9:36 - Second Stop
11:49 - 300km Check-in
12:42 - Reduced power mode
13:14 - Out of power
14:50 - EV9 to the rescue
17:32 - The results are in!
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