Geneva 2010: Kia Venga EV, contemptible you longedfor you a initial time around
Apparently, we you missed during least asingle engaging appurtenance from a recently resolved pr ess days during the Geneva Motor Uncover. Kia showed off a battery electric version of its new Venga B-segment hatchback. Similarto a rest of Kia and Hyundai’s hybrids and plug-in concepts possibly in production or notlongago shown, a Venga EV uses lithium polymer batteries, likely sourced from LG Chem. The battery container is stored underneath the floorpan of the electric car (EV).
The Venga EV contains 24 kilowatt-hours of battery capacity. A front wheels have been driven by an 80-kilowatt engine make-up the stout 206 pound-feet of torque. Kia says which a judgment has about 112 miles of pushing range and the 50-kW quick charge can yield an 80-percent recharge in as small as 20 minutes, while a full charge during normal energy levels takes about eight hours. A rest of a details can be found in the press recover after the mangle.
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[Source: Kia]Show full PR textAll-electric Kia Venga EV concept automobile
Creation its universe premiere during a Geneva Engine Show, the all-electric, zero-emissions Kia Venga EV concept automobile is the same distance as the regular Venga B-segment MPV now on sale in Europe. It facilities an electric motor with tip power of 80 kW as well as maximum torque of 280 Nm.
Showcasing Kia’s ‘EcoDynamics’ range of fuel-saving vehicles at Geneva, Venga EV includes a twin-pack 24 kWh battery regula ting innovative LiPoly (Lithium Ion Polymer) technology which offers countless advantages over other battery sorts, and provides the pushing range of 180 km on the singular assign.
Under a discerning recharging cycle (50 kW), the battery can be recharged to 80 percent of its genius insideof 20 minutes. Underneath a normal cycle (3.3 kW), 100 percent energy is achieved after eight hours.
Venga EV is a front-wheel drive car with the electric powertrain placed within a existing engine brook, whilst a battery container is located under the trunk floor. Venga EV is capable of accelerating from delay to 100 kph in 11.8 seconds, as well as reaching the tip speed of 140 kph.
Venga EV represents Kia Motors’ stability joining to earth-positive transport management and will symbol the new beginning in the company’s supply of eco-friendly vehicles.
