Kia Romauto press release, 12 September 2026.
Kia EV2 wins Best Electric City Car in Romania 2026, with the jury’s highest score
(BUCHAREST) 12 September 2026 – The Kia EV2 has been named Best Electric City Car in Romania 2026, scoring 100 points, the highest mark awarded by a jury of journalists and automotive-industry specialists.
According to Kia Romauto, the award reflects the EV2’s place in urban electric mobility and its relevance for daily use, in a market where efficiency, technology, comfort and versatility weigh more heavily in the choice of an electric car.
The EV2 won against models that differ in size, concept and positioning. The importer says the result shows the car can meet urban mobility needs.
“The Kia EV2 is an extremely important model for our electrification strategy and for how we want to bring electric mobility closer to as many customers as possible. The fact that it obtained the jury’s highest score and the Best Electric City Car in Romania 2026 title confirms that we are talking about a relevant product, well adapted to real urban mobility needs. For Kia Romauto, this distinction is both recognition and motivation to continue developing Kia’s presence in electric mobility,” said Dan Chitaru, President & CEO of Kia Romauto.
The importer presents the award as further support for the EV2 in the urban electric segment and for Kia’s role in the shift towards more efficient, connected mobility.
Through the EV2, the brand offers a compact electric car intended for city use and for customers who want technology, comfort and efficiency in a format that fits a daily routine.
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About Kia Romauto
Kia Romauto (www.kia.ro) has been the official distributor of vehicles produced by Kia Corporation in Romania since 2004. Its activity is concentrated on selling Kia passenger cars, original parts and accessories through the national dealer network. The company distributes the full Kia passenger-car range in Romania, directly and through the dealer network.
About Kia Corporation
Kia (www.kia.com) describes itself as a global mobility brand with the stated vision of creating sustainable mobility solutions for consumers, communities and societies worldwide. Founded in 1944, the company says it has offered mobility solutions for more than 75 years. With 52,000 employees worldwide, a presence in more than 190 markets and production facilities in six countries, it sells about three million cars a year. Kia says it is at the forefront of popularising electrified and battery-electric cars and is developing a growing range of mobility services. The company’s brand slogan — ‘Movement that inspires’ — is presented as reflecting Kia’s commitment to inspire consumers through its products and services.
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About Kia Europe
Kia Europe is the sales, marketing and service division of Kia Corporation. Headquartered in Frankfurt, Germany, it covers 39 commercial markets in Europe and the Caucasus region.
