Affordable EVs are popping off—just mostly outside of America. Case in point: Kia just revealed the EV2, a cute, tiny electric model for Europe. Learn everything you need to know about it below.
Here some other big news items you may have missed:
Caterham, a small British car company, is bringing an electric two-door sports car to the U.S.
The Hyundai Staria is a Korean answer to the Volkswagen ID. Buzz. And in some ways, it’s better.
On this week’s Plugged-In Podcast, Mack Hogan and I discuss the new EVs coming out in 2026 that everyone’s going to be talking about.
—Tim Levin, Senior Editor
Photo: Kia
Kia Revealed A Tiny, Affordable EV. See The EV2
The small crossover can charge from 10% to 80% in 30 minutes. It can also send power from its battery back to the grid.
Photo: Caterham
A Tiny Car Company Is Coming To America To Do What Tesla Wouldn’t
The perpetually delayed Tesla Roadster is still missing. Caterham’s new EV sports car fills that gap–and has a NACS port.
Photo: Hyundai
The Hyundai Staria EV Does What The Volkswagen ID. Buzz Can’t
The futuristic electric minivan can drive up to 248 miles on a full charge. But that’s not the best part.
The EVs We're Most Excited For In 2026 And Why
From the Slate truck to the Rivian R2 to the Toyota C-HR, we discussed our favorite new EVs coming out in 2026 on this week’s Plugged-In Podcast.