Kia’s Award-Winning EVs Are Taking the World By Storm!

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For the SECOND year in a row, the Kia Niro EV tops the mass-market category in J.D. Power’s Electric Vehicle Experience Ownership study! These back-to-back wins for Kia really highlight how sustainable they truly are, pushing their vehicles to be the best they can be for the economy. Kia’s EV models saw record-breaking sales this past February (2022), including the entire line of Niro electrified crossovers, and 6 of the all-new EV6 vehicles. Kia is truly launching itself into the future and even has plans to expand further with a strategy they’ve called ‘Plan S’. 

Kia EVs are taking over

Thanks to the Kia Niro’s amazing cost-of-ownership, lasting battery range, service experience, sleek styling, and overall driving enjoyment; it has once again taken the top honor in the J.D Power 2022 Electric Vehicle Experience Ownership Study mass-market category for the second year in a row! Kia continues to deliver on the promise that President and CEO, Kia North America, and Kia America Sean Yoon made. “Kia is committed to offering a diverse line of vehicles with convenient services that deliver an excellent ownership experience. Consecutive wins in the EVX Ownership Study reinforces Kia’s leadership as the brand prepares to introduce additional electric passenger vehicles, SUVs, and MPVs across several segments by 2027. The all-new EV6 joined Niro in Kia’s all-electric lineup, helping elevate the brand to record February sales,” Yoon said. 

The incredible future Kia has

Brent Gruber, Senior Director, Global Automotive at J.D. Power had this to say about the Kia Niro, “EVs are becoming an increasingly more important part of the automotive landscape. With the Niro EV receiving the award for highest ownership satisfaction in the mass market battery electric vehicle segment for a second consecutive year, Kia has demonstrated its ability to exceed EV owner expectations.” With Kia’s innovative line of EVs and their sincere commitment to electrifying their vehicles; Kia is truly moving ahead with its ‘Plan S’ strategy. This strategy has committed to delivering 14 new EVs across a multitude of vehicle segments by 2027, globally! With Kia’s Niro EV, they’ve allowed the classic crossover lovers to experience the sleekness of a style they know and love with all the economic benefits that an electric vehicle has to offer.

The Kia Niro

The Kia Niro has helped pave the way for the brand itself, truly highlighting how capable it is of keeping a timeless look while transitioning into the era of EVs. The Niro has a total of four drive modes and generates up to 291 lb.-ft of torque. The potent electric powertrain built into the Niro gets its drivers to their destination quickly and efficiently, while also allowing them to enjoy the incredible technological and connectivity advancements in a gorgeous package that truly fits anyone’s diverse lifestyle. The 8.9kWh lithium-ion polymer hybrid battery allows drivers to get 560 miles of driving range, which is even higher than some of the more luxurious brands. There are a few different trims available in this stylish and economic vehicle with a price for the LXS trim starting at $29,590 (Plus Destination Fee), $33,390 (Plus Destination Fee) for the EX trim, and $36,490 (Plus Destination Fee) for the EX Premium trim.

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