Kia Dives Into Purpose-Built EVs With Four New Vehicles

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Kia Dives Into PurposeBuilt EVs With Four New Vehicles

The newest model of the electric vehicle from Kia is the Niro Plus. It also features an intelligent key, no subscription remote start, and dual USB-C charge ports. And for drivers looking for more convenience, a wifi hotspot is available as well. The Hyundai EV Palisade also looks promising. But how does it stack up against the Tesla Model S?

Kia Niro Plus

Kia is taking a broader view of the future of mobility, focusing on introducing electric vehicles into markets around the world. With the Niro Plus, the Korean automaker has entered the PBV space. Kia plans to build up to 150,000 PBVs a year at its new purpose-built EV facility located in the company’s Hwaseong manufacturing plant.

With an impressive range of 300 miles, the Kia Niro Plus is a compelling choice for the first time. A small hatchback design and roomy interior make this electric vehicle the ideal commuter vehicle. The car’s infotainment system integrates with Apple services and has prominent volume knobs. This allows you to set up your music or entertainment system without having to take your eyes off the road.

The range is the most impressive of the four new Kia models. The Niro Plus is more expensive than other EVs, but it has a higher range than the other three. The Niro Plus has a range of more than 180 miles. Its range is also considerably longer than the first two cars, which were undoubtedly more basic. The Niro Plus’s range, however, decreases as you upgrade to the pricier Niro Plus model with bigger wheels.

Kia EV6

The EV6 is the most powerful of the new purpose-built electric cars from Kia and Nissan. With two electric motors on each axle, the EV6 is available with rear or all-wheel drive. The rear-wheel-drive EV6 has a battery pack of 58 kWh, while the GT-Line AWD version has a 77-kwh battery pack. Its combined output of 320 horsepower is claimed to be under 3 seconds.

The EV6 is the most affordable of the new purpose-built EVs, with the base trim coming with a modest 24.4 cubic feet of cargo space and a tiny frunk. It also seats five passengers comfortably, but the rear windows are rather small. Kia is positioning the EV6 as a pure electric vehicle. But will this make it the first of many EV-badged cars?

Kia EV9 concept

The interior of the Kia EV9 concept is remarkably futuristic, and the entire car is made from recycled materials. The interior is highly configurable, and seats at least six passengers. The front seats swivel around to face rear passengers, and the second row folds down to become a table and chairs. As a bonus, the car’s EV9-friendly technology makes the ride a delight.

The striking angular exterior and minimalist interior design of the Kia EV9 concept exemplifies Kia’s commitment to high-tech design, while also paying homage to the natural world. The front fascia of the Concept EV9 lacks a traditional grille, but a body-colored bar sits atop the nose. The vertical Daytime Running Lamps are a modern feature, as are sequential patterns of illumination.

Hyundai EV Palisade

The company has unveiled four new vehicles that will be powered by electricity, including the all-electric Hyundai IONIQ and the all-electric Kia EV6. The Palisade is a large SUV that will debut in 2023. It will have a 3.8-liter V6 engine with 291 horsepower and 261 pound-feet of torque, a taller grille, and upper daytime running lights.

The Ioniq 7 is the latest Hyundai EV and Kia’s Telluride SUV are similar, although the latter will be based on a different electric platform. While they’ll share the same platform, they’ll be more powerful and capable of handling bigger cargo. The Kia EV9 Concept was the first major electric sport utility concept that featured an extended hood and rhomboid wheel arches, and was intended to preview a future all-electric seven-seater.

The Hyundai EV Palisade: A mid-size family SUV, the Santa Fe received a complete redesign for the 2021 model year. The new Santa Fe includes a plug-in hybrid version that combines a gas-electric powertrain with a bigger battery. It can travel gas-free for a short distance and can be recharged in just 20 minutes. The vehicle’s battery also can be charged from 10 percent to 80 percent in 20 minutes and has a rated range of over 300 miles. Hyundai is also working on wireless charging for all of its vehicles.

Jenn Fontana
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