The Kia Venga EV concept has been unveiled today at the Geneva auto show. The Kia Venga EV concept is powered by a an electric motor developing 80 kW and 280 Nm of torque. The top speed of the Kia Venga EV is rated at 87 mph and the company says it can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 11.8 seconds.
The juice required by the electric motor of the Kia Venga EV comes from a twin-pack 24 kWh battery that uses LiPoly (Lithium Ion Polymer) technology. The Kia Venga EV has a range of 112 miles on a single charge and can be re-charged to 80% of its capacity in 20 minutes. A full re-charge of the Kia Venga EV requires eight hours.
The Kia Venga EV is front wheel drive.
Kia Press Release:
Kia is debuting its first all-electric plug-in concept car – based on the just-arrived Venga - at the Geneva Motor Show.
The Kia 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. Kia Venga EV is capable of
accelerating from standstill to 62mph in 11.8 seconds, and reaching a top speed of 87 mph.
Kia 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.
Under the quick recharging cycle (50 kW) the battery can be recharged to 80 percent of its capacity within 20 minutes. Under the normal cycle (3.3 kW), 100 percent power is attained after eight hours.
Kia Venga EV is a front-wheel drive vehicle with the electric powertrain placed within the existing engine bay. The battery pack is located under the boot floor.
As an all-electric, zero-emissions vehicle that is solely powered by electric energy stored inside its battery, Kia Venga EV will contribute to increased environmental protection.
Kia Venga EV represents Kia Motors’ continuing commitment to earth-positive R&D and marks an additional dimension in the company’s development of eco-friendly vehicles.
