Kia will begin taking pre-orders for the Ray EV in South Korea from August 24, ahead of the tiny four-seat EV's official launch on September 12.
Kia has been one of the forerunners in recent years in the electric vehicle space, but the Korean manufacturer's EV adventure did not start in 2014 with the Soul EV as most people tend to believe., a Korean market-only city car that is still produced to this day .
But Kia wasn't willing to give up on its smallest EV, which was also Korea's first mass-produced EV at its launch in 2011. Last summer,. While the internal combustion engine-powered version of the car was unveiled exactly a year ago, the EV is only now going on sale in its home market, and it brings significant powertrain upgrades over its predecessor.
As a result, the Kia Ray EV now offers a manufacturer-estimated combined driving range of 127 miles on a single charge, compared to 86 miles before. "The new Ray EV is set to expand customers' options with a mileage of more than 200 km, optimized driving performance for the metropolitan center and a spacious interior. It's the best choice for customers waiting for an entry electric minicar," a Kia official toldwill begin taking pre-orders for the Ray EV from August 24, ahead of the tiny four-seat EV's official launch on September 12.
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