Looking to lessen your footprint on the planet? Kia has a huge line of hybrid, EV, and plug-in vehicles to choose from. Consider some of these efficient Kia models when you’re looking for your next car.
Optima Hybrid
The 2018 Kia Optima Hybrid is a mid-sized sedan with a hybrid engine. The latest model has been upgraded for even greater efficiency than previous years, so you’ll be able to use less fuel for the same amount of driving. It has improved the aerodynamics as well as the powertrain. Under the hood of the Optima Hybrid, you’ll find a 2-liter gasoline direct-injection with a 6-speed automatic transmission. If you want a powerful hybrid, the Optima is a great option, offering drivers a whopping 271 pound-feet of torque.
The 2-liter engine sits beside a lightweight, high-density battery made of lithium polymer. The newest battery delivers 13 percent more energy and 19 percent more power. The best thing is that the battery recharges as you drive. Every time you decelerate, the vehicle uses the degenerative kinetic energy to recharge the battery.
Soul EV
The Soul EV is a fantastic, efficient vehicle with a unique style. It’s entirely powered by a slim lithium-ion battery that’s packed with 30kWh of energy. The battery is now located under the floor of the car so you have more cabin space and improved handling, thanks to the lower center of gravity.
The Soul EV is easy and quick to charge as well, so you don’t have to worry about waiting for hours on end just to get back behind the wheel. All models come standard with a DC fast charge port that gives you an 80 percent charge in only 30 minutes. You can plug the EV right into your home outlets, as you would with any other home appliance. If you have access to a 240 Volt power outlet you can also plug your EV into one of those and be fully charged in four to five hours.
Niro Plug-In Hybrid
The Niro Plug-In Hybrid is a fantastic vehicle that offers a top-in-lass all-electric range that beats other well-known hybrid competitors. All you have to do to switch into all-electric mode is push the EV button and you’ll be able to avoid having to head to the pump. The battery is lithium-ion, high-density polymer, and goes to 26 miles in all-electric mode. You can also switch the vehicle into gas-electric HEV mode to get better mileage.
The Niro Plug-In Hybrid comes standard with both a 120-volt and 240-volt plug so that you can easily charge your car at home overnight or stop at one of more than 36,000 nationwide charging stations and top up your battery while you’re on the road. Another great thing about the Niro is that it is a spacious crossover, so you don’t have to sacrifice comfort and space when shopping for an energy efficient vehicle.
Head to Kia of Vacaville today to learn more about Kia’s planet-saving vehicles and to test drive a few models for yourself.
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