Kia Plans To Fix It’s Biggest Problem With EVs Or Something

Is it the range? The charging anxiety, because the majority of Americans cannot charge at home, meaning they’ll spend as much as the price of gas? Again, I’m not against EVs. If you want one, get one. But, they are not ready to be more than around town cars for most people. Expensive ones

Kia hopes to fix electric cars’ biggest problem by 2030

Kia has confirmed that it will be developing an affordable electric city car – potentially bringing the price down to sub €20,000 for the first time.

It’s likely that the model will be called the Kia EV1.

Kia is looking to address one of the biggest problems facing electric cars – the price.

With a wide selection of models, the company already offers good value, but when compared to the starting price of combustion cars, there’s a gulf in what you’re being asked to pay. (snip)

Kia previously confirmed that it had plans for the Kia EV2, with an expected launch in 2026, but now the company president, Ho-sung Song has told Autocar that the “next, next target” is for a smaller electric city car, with a price under €20,000 (or around £16,850 / $22,248). This would open up the market to those who currently dismiss electric cars as being too expensive.

And what is the range on this vehicle? 100 miles? For a couple grand more you can get a base Civic or Corolla which can go over 300 miles per fill up, and there are gas stations available everywhere, so, those who live in apartments can easily fill up in 5 minutes.

At some point the infrastructure might make sense, but, it is not there yet. Perhaps Biden-Harris, along with Mayor Pete, can get on that whole building fast chargers for the billions they were allocated.

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