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Kia EV2 vs Toyota Urban Cruiser
Selected trimAirChange trim281 mi · 61 kWh · £27,995
Selected trimStandard RangeChange trim213 mi · 49 kWh · £28,495
At a glance
In this comparison, Kia EV2 leads on motorway range, charging speed and running costs, while the Toyota Urban Cruiser leads on family practicality.
Which should you choose?
Choose the Kia EV2 if...
- you do long motorway journeys - it has the best estimated real-world range at speed
- you need the fastest charging of these options
- you want the lowest running costs - from just 1.8p per mile on off-peak electricity
- you drive in the city - it's compact with an excellent turning circle
Choose the Toyota Urban Cruiser if...
- you need the most family-friendly option with good safety and space
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The Kia EV2 leads in the most categories, but each car here has its strengths.
Value
Kia
5.1
Toyota
5.5
Too close to call
Motorway RangeKia
Kia
5.5
Toyota
4
FamilyToyota
Kia
2.1
Toyota
4.5
ChargingKia
Kia
4.8
Toyota
2.2
Cost Per MileKia
Kia
8.3
Toyota
6.9
City DrivingKia
Kia
8.8
Toyota
8
What each car does better
See the specification differences behind the verdict, with supporting figures for each advantage.
Kia EV2
Air
- 68 miles more WLTP range
- 52 litres more boot space
- 97 kW faster rapid charging
- 0.4 m tighter turning circle
Key specifications
Compare the key specifications for your selected trims.
| Measure | Kia EV2Air | Toyota Urban CruiserStandard Range |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £27,995 (better) | £28,495 |
| Official range | 281 miles (better) | 213 miles |
| Boot space | 362 L (better) | 310 L |
| 10-80% rapid charge | Not available | 30 min |
| 0-62 mph | 9.5 sec (better) | 9.6 sec |
Size Comparison
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Kia EV2
Toyota Urban Cruiser
Length
Kia EV24,060mm-225mm
Toyota Urban Cruiser4,285mm
Width
Kia EV21,800mm
Toyota Urban Cruiser1,800mm
Height
Kia EV21,575mm-60mm
Toyota Urban Cruiser1,635mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | Kia EV2Air | Toyota Urban CruiserStandard Range |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,060 mm | 4,285 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,800 mm | 1,800 mm |
| Width with mirrors out | Not available | 2,065 mm |
| Height | 1,575 mm | 1,635 mm |
| Turning circle | 10 m (better) | 10.4 m |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 600 mm spare | 600 mm spare |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | Kia EV2Air | Toyota Urban CruiserStandard Range |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| ISOFIX child-seat points | Not available | 2 |
| Boot space (seats up) | 362 L (better) | 310 L |
| Boot space (seats down) | Not available | 566 L |
| Towing capacity (braked) | Not available | 750 kg |
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.
Toyota Urban Cruiser
- At 4,285 mm, shorter than 85% of SUVs in our UK catalogue.
- 10.4 m turning circle, tighter than 90% of SUVs in our database.
Full specifications
| Specification |  Kia EV2 Air |  Toyota Urban Cruiser Standard Range |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4.06m | 4.29m+225mm |
| Width | 1.80m | 1.80m |
| Width (mirrors) | Not available | 2.06m |
| Height | 1.57m | 1.64m+60mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.56m | 2.70m+135mm |
| Ground Clearance | Not available | 180mm |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 362L (better) | 310L |
| Boot (seats down) | Not available | 566L |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 10.02m (better) | 10.4m |
| Kerb Weight | Not available | 1,720kg |
| Towing Capacity | Not available | 750kg |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 61kWh (better) | 49kWh |
| Range (WLTP) | 281 mi (better) | 213 mi |
| Max DC Charge | 150kW (better) | 53kW |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £27,995 (better) | £28,495 |
| Price after EV grant | £24,245 (-£3,750) | £28,495 (not eligible) |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Available | 2026+ | 2025+ |
* 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 | Toyota Urban CruiserStandard Range |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 281 miles (better) | 213 miles |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 234 miles (better) | 178 miles |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | Not available | 30 min |
| Max rapid charge rate | 150 kW (better) | 53 kW |
| Home AC charging | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Usable battery capacity | 61 kWh (better) | 49 kWh |
| Battery chemistry | NMC | LFP |
| Battery architecture | 400V | Not available |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | Kia EV2Air | Toyota Urban CruiserStandard Range |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 9.5 sec (better) | 9.6 sec |
| Power | 100 kW | 106 kW (better) |
| Torque | 250 Nm (better) | 193 Nm |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
What the critics say
See how UK motoring publications rate each car in their road tests.
Kia EV2
Air
Toyota Urban Cruiser
Standard Range
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Kia EV2
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Prices & deals
Calculate your real costs
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Compare with petrol or diesel
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Cost per mile
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Assess the effective monthly cost alongside the list price and expected depreciation.
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 - Toyota Urban Cruiser Standard Range
Tested 2025
Adult Occupant77%
Child Occupant85%
Vulnerable Road Users79%
Safety Assist72%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Warranty
Check the published battery warranty cover for each selected trim.
| Measure | Kia EV2Air | Toyota Urban CruiserStandard Range |
|---|---|---|
| Battery warranty | 7 years | 8 years (better) |
| Battery warranty distance | 160,000 km | 160,000 km |
Buying options
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Kia EV2
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Toyota Urban Cruiser
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Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper to own over 5 years, the Kia EV2 or the Toyota Urban Cruiser?
The Kia EV2 is £500 cheaper to buy. Running costs are almost identical - about £144 a year either way, at 8,000 miles on an off-peak home tariff. Add 5 years of charging and the Kia EV2 comes out roughly £580 cheaper overall. These figures cover list price and home charging only - insurance, servicing, tyres and depreciation will move the real total.
What are the Kia EV2 and Toyota Urban Cruiser like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 234 miles for the Kia EV2 and 178 miles for the Toyota Urban Cruiser - both below their WLTP figures, because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. The Kia EV2 goes roughly 57 miles further between charging stops.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the Kia EV2 or the Toyota Urban Cruiser?
The two are within 0 mm on width, so neither is meaningfully easier to thread into a tight space. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 600 mm of total clearance for the Kia EV2 and about 600 mm of total clearance for the Toyota Urban Cruiser. The Kia EV2 also turns in a 0.4 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 Toyota Urban Cruiser?
Over a 8-year ownership window EVcarsguide's degradation model projects roughly 84% battery health for the Kia EV2 and 90% for the Toyota Urban Cruiser. That gives the Toyota Urban Cruiser a modest edge in retained real-world range. The Toyota Urban Cruiser's LFP-type pack tolerates daily 100% charging, while the Kia EV2's NMC-type pack lasts longest kept to about 80% for everyday use. The Toyota Urban Cruiser 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 .