The success story that KIA has built on a range of models adapted to people’s reality has made one in two cars of this brand sold in Spain a Sportage or a S-Tonic mainly powered by some type of electrification. The aim is to deepen this path, and this is why KIA has positioned itself strongly, here and in the rest of Europe, as one of the reference manufacturers in terms of 100% electric models. Thus, the range VE of KIA, in particular the EV6has managed to capture the attention of an audience increasingly interested in sustainable mobility.
At the European level, the Korean brand has intensified its commitment to electrification with a wide range of electric models ranging from compacts to large SUVs. It has also demonstrated its interest in the efficient and sustainable transport of goods and people through eye-catching projects. concept vans which will see the light of day in the short term.
Now: the best way to discover the future of mobility is to get carried away by one of the fully electric models that KIA offers to easily access this technology: the EV6, EV9 And e-Niro.
Kia EV6: Electric without sacrifices
The first product on the platform E-BPFis a large saloon, almost five metres long and equipped with five comfortable seats, which combines the quiet operation of a high-performance saloon, with the dynamic power given to it by its four levels, ranging from 170 to 585 horsepower, in two or four-wheel drive configurations, and two types of battery of 58 or 77.4 kWh.
In search of greater autonomy, the EV-6 offers a configuration that allows it to exceed 500 kilometers in the WLTP cycle, with an average consumption of 21 kWh, the market average for large and heavy vehicles. In this sense, the adoption of an 800 V electrical architecture is very favorable, which allows ultra-fast charging in direct current chargers in less than 20 minutes, in addition to single-phase or three-phase alternating current charging for any public charging station or domestic socket.
Furthermore, so far this year Kia has adjusted its price by 3,600 euros (5,000 for the top-of-the-range version), so that the brightest model in the electric range has been placed within reach above the dreaded Chinese options that are starting to bite into this segment.
Kia EV9: the largest electric SUV
Innovative in its exterior design and unmatched in interior space for up to seven occupants, the EV9 is an example of where family vehicles of the future will evolve. Exceptional ride quality, incredible suspension comfort for a vehicle of its dimensions and weight, and enough range to enjoy it on long journeys, make it an option to let go and enjoy in style. Unlike the EV6, with which it shares a platform, the maximum power has been set at 385 horsepower with the aim of preserving a theoretical autonomy of around 500 kilometers, adjusting consumption to around 25 kWh, striking for a huge five-wheeled vehicle several meters long. 2,700 kilos.
Beyond the dynamic notes, the EV9 It is an ideal car to enjoy in majestic 2+2+2 seat configurations, or versatile 3+2+2 seats and a trunk that, as a base, exceeds 800 liters of capacity: double that of any other SUV that comes to mind. The price is slightly more than 78,000 euros, but you really don’t pay anything more in terms of comfort, space and safety and entertainment systems on board.
Kia e-Niro: the best entry-level formula
With a personal silhouette, halfway between a compact vehicle and an off-roader, the e-Niro has been bringing electric technology closer together since 2022 in the most sensible way possible: 4.48 meters long, 204 horsepower and a single transmission option large battery (. 64 kWh). A combination that allows us to exceed 350 kilometers of autonomy in real use, without regard to consumption, in a spacious and pleasant atmosphere in which the daily hustle and bustle weighs less.
The experience in the case of electric vehicles is only noticeable in the fast charging speed, which barely exceeds 80 kWh and conditions the charging time to more than half an hour to go from 10 to 80%. In any case, its more urban and versatile character does not represent a real problem in its daily use, where average travel in any European city barely exceeds 40 kilometers per day, leaving the time for calmer recharges at home or at public charging points. stations.
Its price, also adjusted since the spring of this year 2024, remains around € 39,500, being the best in terms of autonomy and practicality compared to the American, German and Asian competition with which it must compete.
In summary, KIA has managed to position itself as one of the leaders in the electric vehicle market thanks to its wide range of models, advanced technology and commitment to sustainability, both in construction and in subsequent recycling or remote software updating of the vehicle. the entire range. The models EV6, EV9 And e-Niro They offer a unique combination of design, performance and efficiency, making them an excellent choice for those looking to get into the first wave of electric vehicles that can be used in a similar way to combustion vehicles.
