2023-05-25 00:18:02
By observing the evolution of the Spanish market, we can verify that electrification is consolidating, with traditional fuels (gasoline and diesel) losing more and more strength in the face of new technologies. In 2023, 41% of sales in the Spanish market are electrified, which has multiplied its share by 5 since 2018. Hybrids and plug-in hybrids continue to gain market share at a good pace, while electric accounts for 4% of total sales. registrations.
In the short term, it seems that electrification is positioned as the fastest way to reduce polluting emissions. In Spain, accumulated Kia sales in the period January-April 2023 were 19,990 units in the total market, with a market share of 6.8% and growth of 15.3% compared to the same period of the previous year.
Kia is also positioned as the second brand in the Spanish market in electrification, with a share of 9.2% and 61% of electrified sales in the Peninsula and the Balearic Islands.
The first electric marketed outside of Korea was the Kia Soul EV, which with a 110 hp engine offered a range of 212 kilometers without polluting emissions into the atmosphere. In 2016, hybrid technology was extended to the Niro, a vehicle that from its design phase was conceived to work with three environmentally friendly energy sources.
Electrification in its different facets is present in the heaviest models within the Kia vehicle range, with a total of 18 options to choose from.
The 48-volt light hybrid technology (MHEV) is already mounted on segment B (Kia Rio) and segment C (Ceed, ProCeed and CeedTourer) passenger cars, with prices starting at 18,048 euros, but it is also available on the Stonic, Niro and Sportage, within the SUV.
In vehicles with hybrid technology (HEV), Kia offers three possibilities in SUV format, the Niro (from 28,296 euros), Sportage and Sorento, while in plug-in hybrid technology (PHEV) the offer is greater, with five models from 34,769 euros: Ceed Tourer, XCeed, Niro, Sportage and Sorento.
And if we talk about fully electric mobility, in the Kia range there are currently three models free of polluting emissions from 38,890 euros: e-Soul, Niro and EV6.
Kia Sportage
Kia Sportage: ABC Car of the Year
The fifth generation of the Kia Sportage has been put on sale in Spain in 2022 on the new N3 architecture that offers greater driving dynamics and a complete range of engines that includes hybrid and plug-in hybrid variants with an ECO and ZERO label, respectively. From the beginning, this SUV was conceived to adopt the latest electric propulsion technologies, making it one of the most efficient in its category, both in the hybrid (HEV) and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) models and in the light hybrid model. (MHEV).
Since 1998, the five generations of Kia Sportage have accumulated more than 160,000 units sold and it is the icon of the brand in Spain, with 29% of sales. It is manufactured in Europe, at the Zilina (Slovakia) plant, and the basis for the three electrified Sportages is the 1.6 T-GDi engine, which in the case of the Plug-in Hybrid is combined with a 91-watt permanent magnet electric motor. CV, adding a power of 265 CV and a lithium-ion and polymer battery with a capacity of 13.8 kWh, obtaining an electric autonomy of up to 70 kilometers.
The hybrid version (HEV) of the Sportage combines the 1.6 T-GDi engine with a 60 hp electric motor and a 1.49 kWh capacity lithium-polymer battery, adding a combined power of 230 hp.
Let’s EV6
Kia EV6: redefines electric mobility
It is the first model of the brand developed on the E-GMP architecture, specific for battery electric vehicles (BEV), and it does so in an innovative 4.68-meter-long crossover body, marking a new era in design, efficiency and dynamism. It is available both in versions with two driving wheels (2WD) with powers of 170 and 228 CV, and also with all-wheel drive (AWD) with powers of 325 CV and 585 CV (EV6 GT). the battery of
58 kW is associated with the access model to the EV6 range with a 170 hp electric motor, while the rest has a 77.4 kW battery that allows a range of up to 528 kilometers in the WLTP cycle and an ultra-fast charging system of 800 volts that allows you to go from 10 to 80 percent in just 18 minutes.
Kia engineers have created an uncompromisingly dynamic electric car with a powerfully attractive design, a spacious interior, a very enjoyable drive and a slightly sporty touch. Inside, the advanced curved screen made up of two 12.3” (31 cm) screens stands out, linking the instrument panel behind the steering wheel with the infotainment system through a simple language of forms that conveys a feeling of spaciousness. And all this accompanied by the most recent advances in connectivity, safety and driving assistance.
Kia’s new EV6 GT is a high-performance all-electric crossover built for the new era of sustainable mobility. Combine great performance; ability to make long-distance trips with maximum comfort; ultra-fast charging technology; and an impressive autonomy in real traffic conditions to move without problems.
Based on Kia’s advanced Global Electric Modular Platform (E-GMP), the EV6 GT’s performance and touring qualities set a benchmark in its category. The EV6 GT can cover acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.5 seconds, making it Kia’s fastest production vehicle to date. Its maximum speed reaches up to 260 km/h. Despite the improved potential of this crossover, the autonomy reaches an impressive 424 kilometers and can go from 10 to 80% charge in just 18 minutes thanks to its 800-volt technology.
The EV6 GT is also distinguished by enhanced ride stability and comfort, providing a truly connected and rewarding feeling with the road. High-performance brakes, optimized steering and a tuned suspension increase control and confidence. In addition, an updated drive mode selection system with a new GT mode allows for personalization of the driving experience.
Be Niro
Kia Niro: electrified triple offer
The advanced platform of the Kia Niro was conceived from its inception to house different electrification solutions with the intention of promoting sustainable mobility and adapting to the needs of all types of drivers concerned about caring for the environment. Since its launch in 2016, it has accumulated more than 46,400 units sold in the Spanish market, and since last July the second generation has been available, characterized by an advanced design and a triple offer of electrified mechanics.
The e-Niro is the 100% electric variant, powered by a 204 CV (150 kW) motor and powered by a 64.8 kWh capacity lithium-ion battery with which it can travel up to 460 kilometers depending on the duty cycle. WLTP certification.
The HEV variant delivers a maximum power of 141 PS in combination with the 1.6 T-GDi four-cylinder engine and a 32 kW permanent magnet synchronous electric motor. In the plug-in hybrid version (PHEV) the power amounts to 183 CV, with an electric autonomy in combined cycle of up to 65 kilometers.
The electrical range of Kia continues to growand it does so with an innovative vehicle, the EV 9, based on the Global Electric Modular Platform (E-GMP) that guarantees good performance and an electric range of up to 500 kilometers according to the WLTP procedure, as well as an ultra-fast charge of 800 volts that in just 15 minutes supplies enough energy to travel 239 kilometers.
This 5.01-meter long, six or seven-seater SUV will be available in Europe in the second half of the year with numerous technological advances, including the HighwayDrivingPilot (HDP), which in some markets will allow an autonomous driving level 3. It also introduces for the first time the Kia Connect Store platform, with which customers will be able to purchase digital functions and services on demand, providing flexibility when choosing and the possibility of updates at any time through a remote connection Overthe Air ( OTA).
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