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Kia EV2 vs MINI Aceman
Selected trimAirChange trim281 mi · 61 kWh · £27,995
Selected trimEChange trim191 mi · 38.5 kWh · £28,310
At a glance
In this comparison, Kia EV2 leads on motorway range, charging speed and city driving, while the MINI Aceman leads on value for money, family practicality and running costs.
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 drive in the city - it's compact with an excellent turning circle
Choose the MINI Aceman if...
- you want the most for your money - best overall spec per pound
- you need the most family-friendly option with good safety and space
- you want the lowest running costs - from just 1.7p per mile on off-peak electricity
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The Kia EV2 leads in the most categories, but each car here has its strengths.
ValueMINI
Kia
5.1
MINI
5.7
Motorway RangeKia
Kia
5.5
MINI
3.9
FamilyMINI
Kia
2.1
MINI
4.7
ChargingKia
Kia
4.8
MINI
2.9
Cost Per MileMINI
Kia
8.3
MINI
9.3
City DrivingKia
Kia
8.8
MINI
8.1
What each car does better
See the specification differences behind the verdict, with supporting figures for each advantage.
Kia EV2
Air
- 90 miles more WLTP range
- 62 litres more boot space
- 75 kW faster rapid charging
- 3.2s quicker 0-62 mph
- 0.8 m tighter turning circle
Key specifications
Compare the key specifications for your selected trims.
| Measure | Kia EV2Air | MINI AcemanE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £27,995 (better) | £28,310 |
| Official range | 281 miles (better) | 191 miles |
| Boot space | 362 L (better) | 300 L |
| 10-80% rapid charge | Not available | 29 min |
| 0-62 mph | 9.5 sec (better) | 12.7 sec |
Size Comparison
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Kia EV2
MINI Aceman
Length
Kia EV24,060mm-19mm
MINI Aceman4,079mm
Width
Kia EV21,800mm
MINI Aceman1,754mm-46mm
Height
Kia EV21,575mm
MINI Aceman1,514mm-61mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | Kia EV2Air | MINI AcemanE |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,060 mm | 4,079 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,800 mm | 1,754 mm (better) |
| Width with mirrors out | Not available | 1,984 mm |
| Height | 1,575 mm | 1,514 mm |
| Turning circle | 10 m (better) | 10.8 m |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 600 mm spare | 646 mm spare (better) |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | Kia EV2Air | MINI AcemanE |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Rear legroom | Not available | 822 mm |
| Boot space (seats up) | 362 L (better) | 300 L |
| Boot space (seats down) | Not available | 1005 L |
| Frunk | Not available | 0 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.
MINI Aceman
Not enough peers to make confident percentile claims.
Full specifications
| Specification |  Kia EV2 Air |  MINI Aceman E |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4.06m | 4.08m+19mm |
| Width | 1.80m | 1.75m-46mm |
| Width (mirrors) | Not available | 1.98m |
| Height | 1.57m | 1.51m-61mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.56m | 2.61m+41mm |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 362L (better) | 300L |
| Boot (seats down) | Not available | 1005L |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Rear Legroom | Not available | 822mm |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 10.02m (better) | 10.8m |
| Kerb Weight | Not available | 1,720kg |
| Towing Capacity | Not available | 750kg |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 61kWh (better) | 38.5kWh |
| Range (WLTP) | 281 mi (better) | 191 mi |
| Max DC Charge | 150kW (better) | 75kW |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £27,995 (better) | £28,310 |
| Price after EV grant | £24,245 (-£3,750) | £28,310 (not eligible) |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Available | 2026+ | 2024+ |
* 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 | MINI AcemanE |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 281 miles (better) | 191 miles |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 234 miles (better) | 159 miles |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | Not available | 29 min |
| Max rapid charge rate | 150 kW (better) | 75 kW |
| Home AC charging | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Usable battery capacity | 61 kWh (better) | 38.5 kWh |
| Battery chemistry | NMC | NMC |
| Battery architecture | 400V | 400V |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | Kia EV2Air | MINI AcemanE |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 9.5 sec (better) | 12.7 sec |
| Power | 100 kW | 135 kW (better) |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 290 Nm (better) |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
What the critics say
See how UK motoring publications rate each car in their road tests.
Kia EV2
Air
MINI Aceman
E
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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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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 - MINI Aceman E
Tested 2025
Adult Occupant83%
Child Occupant87%
Vulnerable Road Users77%
Safety Assist79%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Warranty
Check the published battery warranty cover for each selected trim.
| Measure | Kia EV2Air | MINI AcemanE |
|---|---|---|
| Battery warranty | 7 years | Not available |
| Battery warranty distance | 160,000 km | Not available |
Buying options
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Kia EV2
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MINI Aceman
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Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper to own over 5 years, the Kia EV2 or the MINI Aceman?
The Kia EV2 is £315 cheaper to buy. Running costs are almost identical - about £136 a year either way, at 8,000 miles on an off-peak home tariff. Add 5 years of charging and the two land within £275 of each other - effectively the same to own. 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 MINI Aceman like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 234 miles for the Kia EV2 and 159 miles for the MINI Aceman - both below their WLTP figures, because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. The Kia EV2 goes roughly 75 miles further between charging stops.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the Kia EV2 or the MINI Aceman?
The MINI Aceman is the easier car for tight UK car parks: it is 46 mm narrower than the Kia EV2. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 646 mm of total clearance for the MINI Aceman and about 600 mm of total clearance for the Kia EV2. The Kia EV2 also turns in a 0.8 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 MINI Aceman?
Over a 8-year ownership window EVcarsguide's degradation model projects roughly 84% battery health for the Kia EV2 and 84% for the MINI Aceman. That is close enough that capacity loss should not decide between them. Both use NMC-type cells, so for daily use keep the charge limit near 80% to slow degradation.
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 .