The Kia EV2 has been awarded 'Car of the Year' at the first-ever RAC New Car Awards 2026.
Kia Corporation (Kia) has announced that the Kia EV2 has become the first-ever winner of the RAC New Car Awards also titled as ‘Car of the Year’, as it is also being recognised as ‘Best Small Electric Car’ at the inaugural 2026 awards in the United Kingdom.
Kia EV2 ‘Car of the Year’ Awards
The EV2 has achieved significant milestones as it has won several awards as Kia’s latest electric vehicle entered into the European markets.
The RAC (Royal Automobile Club) has won the UK’s most prestigious automotive organisations. Founded in 1897, the RAC has served more than 15 million British motorists and is recognised as independent and credible vehicle reviews.
The EV2 was extremely tested by the RAC’s independent editorial team as it was pitted against various vehicles using a dedicated 10-point scoring system across various categories: value, running costs, safety, practicality, ride and handling, interior and technology, and driving performance.
The RAC experts made the final decision at their Bristol headquarters, with the EV2 emerging as the first vehicle to bag the historic ‘Car of the Year’ title.
