Soul EV, Niro PHEV, Sorento. Discover the advantages and benefits of owning an electric vehicle.
The future of electric cars is shining bright with Kia. Their line-up of 2022 Kia electric vehicles is brimming with personality and style, not to mention their outstanding fuel efficiency. Let's see take a closer look at them.
2021 Kia Soul EV
The electric version of the Kia Soul was unveiled at the Los Angeles Auto Show in November 2018. It immediately earned praise for its friendly look, but the real key to its success was its formidable range of nearly 400 kilometers. Now in its third generation, the electric Kia Soul is offered in 2 versions, Premium and Limited. The Premium version has a total range of 248 km, while the Limited boosts that number to 383 km.
The Electric Kia Niro
The electric Kia Niro is offered in 3 versions, namely the Niro, Niro PHEV and Niro EV. Let's take a closer look at what they bring to the table.
- Niro: Its hybrid powertrain offers a combined fuel economy rating of 4.6 L/100 It also offers up to 1,789 litres of cargo space behind the first row of seats.
- Niro PHEV: This plug-in hybrid compact SUV offers a combined fuel economy rating of just 2.2 L/100 km using both the gas and electric engines, and 5.1 L/100 km with the gas engine.
- Niro EV: The Niro EV generates 201 horsepower and 291 lb-ft of torque. Its 64-kWh lithium-ion polymer battery can be fully charged in 9 hours and 35 minutes with a Level 2 charging station.
Kia Sorento
The mid-size 2022 Kia Sorento is available in hybrid and plug-in hybrid versions. In all-electric mode, the Sorento Plug-In Hybrid offers 3 versions with 261 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque. They also offer up to 51 km of autonomy in electric mode. The hybrid version is equipped with a 227-horsepower engine with 258 lb-ft of torque. Its fuel consumption is estimated at 6.4 L/100 km in the city and 7.0 L/100 km on the highway.
Conclusion, which one is right for you?
You can be confident that no matter which Kia electric vehicle you choose, you will drive home in a great vehicle with incredible fuel efficiency. Even better, not only will you save money at the pump, but you are also significantly reducing your carbon footprint. So treat yourself and help the planet, and come choose the electric Kia model that's right for you!