With a 64.3 kW electric motor, the Ray EV offers 30% more power and is equipped with a 35.2 kWh battery, which has nearly double the capacity of the cells in the previous model. This gives the vehicle a range of 210 kilometers, almost twice that of its predecessor.
“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,” said a Kia official. “It s the best choice for customers waiting for an entry electric minicar.”
Kia is also set to release a single-seat van of the new electric city car, which is expected to attract the self-employed and small business owners.
For the first time, the new electric city car is predicted to be on the top ten best-selling cars list since its debut in 2011. Kia sold a total of 44,556 Rays in 2022 at a starting price of about $25,000 to $30,000. The Ray EV competes for the favor of price-conscious drivers and represents an interesting option in a market that has been dominated by larger and more expensive models.
Source: The Korea Economic Daily
