Kia will launch their first electric vehicle in 2013. The model is based on the Venga EV Concept, which was introduced at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show. However, there is not official information about that.Venga is powered by an electric motor with 82PS (60 kW). The lithium-ion battery pack will give the Venga a range of approximately 140 km (87 miles) and a recharging time of six hours with a standard household outlet.Kia will build two thousands test vehicles before launching the car in 2013.
Kia is debuting its first all-electric plug-in concept car – based on the just-arrived Venga – at the Geneva Motor Show.
The Venga EV concept car is identical to the regular Venga B-segment MPV but features an electric motor producing 80 kW and maximum torque of 280 Nm. Venga EV is capable of accelerating from standstill to 62mph in 11.8 seconds, and reaching a top speed of 87 mph.
Venga EV includes a twin-pack 24 kWh battery using innovative LiPoly (Lithium Ion Polymer) technology that offers numerous advantages over other battery types, and provides a driving range of 112 miles on a single charge. (more…)