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Kia Named Multi-Winner In EcoCar Electrified Top 50 Awards 2024
Kia has garnered significant accolades in the EcoCar Electrified Top 50 awards, organised by Diesel&EcoCar magazine. The Niro family and EV9 models stood out, earning Kia the title of ‘EcoCar Most Influential Electric Car Maker 2024’. The Niro was a double-winner, securing ‘EcoCar Best Hybrid Medium SUV’ and ‘EcoCar Best Plug-in Hybrid Medium SUV’. Additionally, the EV9 won the ‘EcoCar Best Electric Seven-Seat SUV’ award.
Ian Robertson, Editor of Diesel&EcoCar magazine, praised Kia for its diverse range of electric vehicles. He stated, "While other car makers may offer a larger number of different electric vehicles, Kia can lay claim to offering a diverse range of electric vehicles across a wide variety of different market segments. Employing high-capacity electric motors, efficient electric motors, and well-proven, reliable software systems, the Soul, Niro, EV3, EV6, and EV9 all offer something different to each other. And while many car manufacturers have focused on the high end of the market, Kia has offered a compelling range of affordable and attainable electric vehicles, and that’s just one of the reasons why we have voted them the most influential EV car maker of the year 2024."
The Kia Niro continues to impress in the EcoCar Electrified Top 50 awards. Last year it won four categories including ‘Electrified Car of the Year 2023’. This year it was named ‘EcoCar Best Hybrid Medium SUV’ and ‘EcoCar Best Plug-in Hybrid Medium SUV’. Robertson commented on its success: "Last year’s winner still makes the podium, partly thanks to its triple-threat offering – you can get the Niro as a hybrid, plug-in hybrid, or all-electric car, just pick the propulsion that best suits your lifestyle and budget. It’s a great car in all three guises, with the PHEV serving up a 40-mile range before the dignified petrol engine chimes in, while the EV can cover 285 miles and gets from 0-62mph in 7.8 seconds. We love its modern interior, with twin 10.25-inch screens, and long list of standard kit, even on the entry level versions. The winning package is underpinned by a roomy cabin and capacious boot and that brilliant seven-year warranty package."
EV9: A New Flagship Model
Kia's latest addition to its award-winning lineup is the EV9. This six- or seven-seater SUV offers an impressive real-world range and spacious interior due to its intelligent design. It was named ‘EcoCar Best Electric Seven-Seat SUV’ this year. Robertson remarked: "The idea of a Kia family SUV costing more than £65k might have been far-fetched even a few years ago, but the EV9 is a wholly convincing flagship pure electric model for the brand. With contemporary looks that put many of the traditional players firmly in the shade, it’s a fully electric six- or seven-seat SUV with few direct rivals. A 100kWh battery pack gives a range of up to 349 miles and 800-volt charging means a 10 to 80% top-up can take an impressive 24 minutes. The entry-level Air trim may only get 201bhp, but it’s huge on personality, while dual-motor versions boast 378bhp. Watch out for the upcoming new GT that’s set to get tongues wagging."
In addition to these wins, other Kia models also featured prominently in this year's awards. The Sportage ranked tenth while EV6 secured thirteenth place among EcoCar's Top 50 new electrified vehicles available today.
The EcoCar Electrified Top 50 awards highlight top new electric cars along with hybrids & hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles currently on sale.
This recognition underscores Kia's commitment towards providing varied options suitable for different customer needs within their electrified vehicle lineup.
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