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Kia EV2 vs Renault Zoe
Selected trimAirChange trim281 mi · 61 kWh · £27,995
At a glance
In this comparison, Kia EV2 leads on value for money, motorway range and charging speed, while the Renault Zoe stays competitive across the board.
Which should you choose?
Choose the Kia EV2 if...
- you want the most for your money - best overall spec per pound
- you do long motorway journeys - it has the best estimated real-world range at speed
- you need the fastest charging of these options
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The Kia EV2 leads in the most categories, but each car here has its strengths.
ValueKia
Kia
5.1
Renault
0
Motorway RangeKia
Kia
5.5
Renault
3.5
ChargingKia
Kia
4.8
Renault
3.6
Cost Per Mile
Kia
8.3
Renault
8.3
Too close to call
City Driving
Kia
8.8
Renault
8.4
Too close to call
What each car does better
See the specification differences behind the verdict, with supporting figures for each advantage.
Key specifications
Compare the key specifications for your selected trims.
| Measure | Kia EV2Air | Renault ZoeZE 50 R110 Iconic |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £27,995 | Not available |
| Official range | 281 miles (better) | 239 miles |
| Boot space | 362 L (better) | 338 L |
| 0-62 mph | 9.5 sec | Not available |
Size Comparison
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Kia EV2
Renault Zoe
Length
Kia EV24,060mm-24mm
Renault Zoe4,084mm
Width
Kia EV21,800mm
Renault Zoe1,730mm-70mm
Height
Kia EV21,575mm
Renault Zoe1,562mm-13mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | Kia EV2Air | Renault ZoeZE 50 R110 Iconic |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,060 mm | 4,084 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,800 mm | 1,730 mm (better) |
| Height | 1,575 mm | 1,562 mm |
| Turning circle | 10 m (better) | 10.6 m |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 600 mm spare | 670 mm spare (better) |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | Kia EV2Air | Renault ZoeZE 50 R110 Iconic |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot space (seats up) | 362 L (better) | 338 L |
How each stacks up
Percentile ranks against UK EVs of the same body style.
Kia EV2
- At 4,060 mm, shorter than 100% of SUVs in our UK catalogue.
- Eligible for the full £3,750 UK Electric Car Grant, one of 7 SUVs we track that qualifies for the top band.
- One of 33 of 232 UK EVs in our catalogue with V2L (vehicle-to-load) support.
Renault Zoe
Not enough peers to make confident percentile claims.
Full specifications
| Specification |  Kia EV2 Air |  Renault Zoe ZE 50 R110 Iconic |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4.06m | 4.08m+24mm |
| Width | 1.80m | 1.73m-70mm |
| Height | 1.57m | 1.56m-13mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.56m | 2.59m+23mm |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 362L (better) | 338L |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 10.02m (better) | 10.56m |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 61kWh (better) | 52kWh |
| Range (WLTP) | 281 mi (better) | 239 mi |
| Max DC Charge | 150kW (better) | 22kW |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £27,995 | Not available |
| Price after EV grant | £24,245 (-£3,750) | Not available |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | SUV | Hatchback |
| Available | 2026+ | 2020–2022 |
* Kia EV2: Not yet Euro NCAP tested as of 2026-05. Limited-production / halo / pre-launch / new-brand models are typically rated some time after general sale.
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
Check official and estimated driving range alongside charging speeds, efficiency and battery technology.
| Measure | Kia EV2Air | Renault ZoeZE 50 R110 Iconic |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 281 miles (better) | 239 miles |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 234 miles (better) | 199 miles |
| Max rapid charge rate | 150 kW (better) | 22 kW |
| Home AC charging | 11 kW | 22 kW (better) |
| Usable battery capacity | 61 kWh (better) | 49.8 kWh |
| Battery chemistry | NMC | NMC |
| Battery architecture | 400V | 400V |
| Heat pump | Not available | Standard |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | Kia EV2Air | Renault ZoeZE 50 R110 Iconic |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 9.5 sec | Not available |
| Power | 100 kW (better) | 80 kW |
| Torque | 250 Nm (better) | 245 Nm |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
What the critics say
See how UK motoring publications rate each car in their road tests.
Kia EV2
Air
Renault Zoe
ZE 50 R110 Iconic
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Kia EV2
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Prices & deals
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Compare with petrol or diesel
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Cost per mile
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Safety & ownership confidence
Euro NCAP - Kia EV2 Air
Kia EV2 Air
Not yet Euro NCAP tested as of 2026-05. Limited-production / halo / pre-launch / new-brand models are typically rated some time after general sale.
Euro NCAP - Renault Zoe ZE 50 R110 Iconic
Tested 2021
Adult Occupant43%
Child Occupant52%
Vulnerable Road Users41%
Safety Assist14%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Warranty
Check the published battery warranty cover for each selected trim.
| Measure | Kia EV2Air | Renault ZoeZE 50 R110 Iconic |
|---|---|---|
| Battery warranty | 7 years | 8 years (better) |
| Battery warranty distance | 160,000 km | 160,934 km (better) |
Buying options
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Kia EV2
Used on AutoTraderLease deals
Renault Zoe
Used on AutoTraderLease deals
Live used listings
Active inventory from independent UK dealers.
Kia EV2
No active listings.
Renault Zoe
- £11,3992022Browns of RichmondView
- £11,7952022Drive GreenView
- £11,3952022Drive GreenView
Frequently asked questions
What are the Kia EV2 and Renault Zoe like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 234 miles for the Kia EV2 and 199 miles for the Renault Zoe - both below their WLTP figures, because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. The Kia EV2 goes roughly 35 miles further between charging stops.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the Kia EV2 or the Renault Zoe?
The Renault Zoe is the easier car for tight UK car parks: it is 70 mm narrower than the Kia EV2. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 670 mm of total clearance for the Renault Zoe and about 600 mm of total clearance for the Kia EV2. The Kia EV2 also turns in a 0.5 m tighter circle, which helps with U-turns and multi-storey ramps.
Which battery will hold up better as a used buy, the Kia EV2 or the Renault Zoe?
Over a 8-year ownership window EVcarsguide's degradation model projects roughly 84% battery health for the Kia EV2 and 86% for the Renault Zoe. That gives the Renault Zoe a modest edge in retained real-world range. Both use NMC-type cells, so for daily use keep the charge limit near 80% to slow degradation. The Renault Zoe has the longer battery warranty at 8 years, versus 7 for the Kia EV2.
Go deeper on each car
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Data accuracy
Specs are sourced from manufacturer websites and manually reviewed. These figures were last verified .