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Has anyone transitioned from a 3 to a 2 on this platform? My lease expires in six months, and although I have thoroughly enjoyed the EV3, as a gentleman in my mid-70s who frequently travels solo, I believe the EV3 exceeds my actual requirements. I experienced the EV2 at its launch and was quite impressed; however, as is widely acknowledged, a thirty-minute test drive cannot replace the insights gained from long-term ownership, so any knowledgeable perspective would be valued.

I have recently exchanged my EV6 GT Line S for the new EV2 GT Line S. I recognise that merely three days have elapsed, yet I am pleased with the transformation thus far. The vertical rear window enhances the vehicle's practicality.

That is quite uplifting to hear, as it represents a more significant transformation than what I am considering. I believe the EV2 could be more practical on our congested and deteriorating roads (smaller and lighter).

The EV2's performance is sufficiently robust to match the flow of traffic. The EV6 can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in approximately 7 seconds, which seems rather inconsequential in everyday scenarios. To date, I have not utilised maximum power in the EV2, and it has proven sufficiently swift on rapid A roads.

You raise a significant argument; the era of "performance" vehicles on our streets has concluded, rendering them entirely inconsequential.

Clearly, there is a limited 'long-term' ownership demographic for the EV2.

I intended to replace my Soul FE and utilised an EV3 for a week - I found it quite appealing but encountered a few (very trivial) issues:
a) Under intense sunlight, a reflective line spanned the entire windscreen at my line of sight while driving, which was quite bothersome.
b) As a motorist, it appeared 'spacious' both internally and externally, despite its dimensions being only marginally larger than the Soul in raw centimetres; however, the additional 5cm width of the EV3 deterred me from attempting to park it in my garage.
c) The ocular monitor on the steering wheel seemed invasive - two piercing eyes gazing at me

While contemplating this, I encountered the EV2 FE during one of the experiential activities and seized the opportunity.
b) From the driver's perspective, the interior dimensions felt comparably 'spacious' to the EV3, yet its exterior appears more compact and robust despite being merely shorter.
The eye monitor is positioned beneath the rearview mirror, resulting in significantly reduced intrusiveness.

I have possessed the EV2 since May and remain thoroughly pleased; I suspect there could be a marginally more buoyant ride compared to the EV3, although this may simply be due to encountering a broader variety of road conditions.
I contend that the primary functional distinction lies in the center console (which I personally find superior in the EV2) and the cargo capacity - the reduced vehicle length diminishes the trunk space, with a significant portion of the area (when the rear seats are upright) situated beneath the floor - although it has sufficed for my needs, it may pose a challenge for others.

I have not observed the diminished BHP/Acceleration in comparison to the Soul, which was indeed swifter than the EV3 - however, at a comparable age to yours, I do possess a notably gentle driving style. The insurance premiums for the EV2 were significantly less than those for my Soul FE and, upon review, also lower than the EV3.

I have mentioned in other discussions that the urban economy is considerably improved on WLTP (likely due to the warm summer) and it appears to remain stable at motorway velocities - presumably akin to the EV3. I was astonished by the impact of LFP technology, indicating that it is advisable to charge to full capacity. In practical terms, this signifies that I achieve nearly the same actual distance per charge as I did when charging the Soul to 80%. I have determined that the EV2 GOM consistently overestimates by approximately 20% at full charge; for instance, it indicates a range of 260-270 miles at 100%, whereas the true range is around 220 miles. After travelling 2,500 miles, my ratio of actual miles to GOM consistently measures 0.82.

I believe the sole concern I have encountered in three months is the door lock! In principle, one should engage the handle at the indentation to secure the doors; however, I frequently find it necessary to 'stroke' it a second time in practice - I do not recall this behaviour during the week of EV3, although it should be identical. I find myself impeded when, for instance, backing into a shrub - it will not approach within approximately 6 inches, necessitating manual intervention.

Individuals have expressed dissatisfaction regarding the bongs, akin to the EV3; I did not possess the EV3 long enough to discover the volume adjustment—after reducing it on the EV2, they are no longer bothersome to me. Some individuals have proposed that the ADAS is excessively sensitive - I disagree. It may pertain to particular vehicles; however, when it activates for me, I have been able to discern the underlying concern, which has consistently been associated with closing velocities. If you apply the brakes or regenerate later, you will encounter additional triggers.

I appreciate your thorough and informative response. I can also confirm the exceedingly bothersome glare from the dashboard, which I effectively mitigated with a mat from Temu truly beneficial response, thank you

We were satisfied with the Soul, so I am confident the EV2 would have been acceptable, but the absence of a HUD, which my wife greatly prefers, influenced our decision toward the EV3. The external dimensions were relatively similar, yet the additional interior space and range also benefit the EV3. A favourable trade-in and discount were the concluding elements, yet truthfully, it was the HUD that ultimately swayed my decision for the EV3. If you are investing in a new vehicle, you might as well acquire what you desire.

We would have preferred additional options, which might have led to an alternative choice; however, Kia dictates the decisions, leaving us with no alternatives.

He will conduct an EV2 review shortly. His critiques are typically quite favourable and comprehensive.