485km range confirmed for Kia's new all-electric e-Niro

Published on 18 September, 2018

Kia's new EV will be capable of up to 615km in the city

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Kia confirms impressive range for all-electric e-Niro

Kia have confirmed a driving range of 485km on a single charge for it's forthcoming all-electric e-Niro.  The high-capacity 64 kWh lithium-ion polymer battery also proved itself capable of up to 615km on the WLTP 'urban' test cycle, meaning city drivers will be able to travel even further on a single charge. Plugged into a 100 kW fast charger, it will take just 54 minutes to recharge the e-Niro’s 64 kWh battery to 80%. A lower powered 39.2 kWh version has also been rated, offering drivers up to 312 km of combined driving.

This will make it one of the most capable electric vehicles on the market. Models equipped with the long-distance 64 kWh battery pack are paired with a 150 kW (204 ps) motor, producing 395 Nm torque, enabling the e-Niro to accelerate from 0-to-100 kph in just 7.8 seconds. The standard 39.2 kWh battery pack is matched to a 100 kW (136 ps) motor, also producing 395 Nm torque, and accelerating to 100 kph from a standstill in 9.8 seconds.

The e-Niro will be revealed at the Paris Motor Show at the start of October and will go on sale across Europe before the end of the year.

Sinead McCann

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