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Whilst we launch our Kia EV3, we have set a new benchmark for access to charging points in Europe. Our customers can now charge at 800,000 charging points across 28 countries!   This amazing milestone is proof of our ongoing commitment to making electric vehicles and charging more accessible to more drivers. In the last 12 months, we have increased the number of charging points in our network by 39%, and Kia Charge, our one-contract service for all charging activities in Europe, now has more than 100,000 subscribers.   Importantly, we are delivering a seamless customer experience when it comes to charging. Kia Charge makes it easy to locate, use and pay for charging stations, while Kia Plug&Charge enables our customers to charge their EV by simply plugging in the charging cable – with no charging card or app required for authentication. With more access to fast charging, the smartest way to charge your Kia just keeps getting better!   #Kia #MovementThatInspires #KiaCharge #MobilitySolutions #SustainableMobility #Electrification

What can Audi offer you? At Audi, we aim to make the switch to an electric car as easy as possible. Explore our latest offers for both new and used fully electric (e-tron) and plug-in hybrid (TFSI e) cars. Plus, explore more about the different ways to finance or purchase your perfect car. A fully electric offer of your choice New fully electric e-tron and plug-in hybrid TFSI e retail customers can choose from one of the three offers below. Speak to your local Audi Centre when ordering to redeem your chosen offer. Free home EV charger Get a 7kW Ohme 5m tethered cable Home Pro home EV charger or a 7kW untethered ePod home EV charger (both with standard installation included). This is available to all retail customers who order their new eligible e-tron or TFSI e Audi between 2 July – 30 September 20241. A customer is only entitled to receive one of these listed incentives. To find out more, speak to your local Audi Centre. Or £500 worth of Audi charging Get a voucher code to redeem £500 worth of charging on the Audi Charging Service through one card or the myAudi app. Or £500 off a new e-tron Receive £500 (inc.VAT) towards the list price of your new Audi e-tron. Please note, this is option is not available for Q6 e-tron models.

What is the optimal range for an EV The EV passenger car segment has a sort of competition for the highest range. Is it what the customers need?. Higher range means a bigger battery and height EV cost initially as well as for replacement years down the road. Many journeys are below 50 kms (90%), majority are below 100kms(99%), the rest are longer and can be any range as it’s for business or pleasure.Also 90% of mos EV users fit this profile and 10 % don’t and regularly drive long distances. Suppose your EV can with a 150 km range fixed battery and a provision to add a swappable battery pack that extended the range to 600 kms. The auto manufacturers could precharge you say 1/10 the cost of the swaplable battery up front too. Its a win win ! “Better place” in 2007 and “ample” -2024 have shown the swapablebattery can be changed in 5 mins. This being the case you could have swapping stations at service stations and extend your range indefinitely. Those that permanently want a higher range can choose that option and own their swapable battery. What do you think of that!

“PORSCHE EV CHARGERS DC FAST CHARGING CHARGEPOINT” “Porsche just officially paired up with ChargePoint in the US” Michelle Lewis - Jun 13 2024 “Porsche Cars North America has signed an agreement that gives drivers access to ChargePoint’s network within the Porsche Charging Service.” “The collaboration between the German #automaker and the #EVchargingnetwork will boost the number of #chargers available to Porsche customers to more than 86,000 across the US.” “The My Porsche app enables drivers to easily find #EVchargingstations , use them, and pay for the charge. The ChargePoint partnership joins the existing integration with #ElectrifyAmerica, allowing Porsche #EV and #PHEV customers to charge at ChargePoint and roaming partner charging stations via the My Porsche app.” https://lnkd.in/emwU4pEg? Source- original post Read all my posts #MariusPreston

🚗🔌 WEG powers KIA’s EV5 launch We’re thrilled to announce our partnership with KIA Brazil as their official supplier of charging solutions for the launch of the EV5 — KIA’s first all-electric vehicle. In addition to the WALL model for home use, KIA dealerships will feature our PARKING charging stations, supporting 7.4kW and 22kW for convenient semi-fast charging. Learn more about how we contribute to the future of electric mobility and enhance the EV ownership experience with our advanced charging solutions: https://bit.ly/3AZPt2V  #ElectricVehicles #ChargingSolutions #ElectricMobility

WEG has announced that they are now the official supplier of charging solutions for KIA Brazil, supporting the launch of the EV5, KIA’s first fully electric vehicle. EV adoption is now becoming more accessible and convenient for everyone. 🏠 At Home: The WALL model ensures seamless, efficient charging for homeowners. 🏢 At Dealerships: WEG's state-of-the-art PARKING stations, with 7.4kW and 22kW options, deliver reliable semi-fast charging for KIA’s customers. This collaboration isn’t just about technology; it’s about driving toward a sustainable, electrified future. 🌍🔋 Discover how WEG is transforming the EV landscape with innovative solutions and unwavering reliability. This is simply unreal. 👉 Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3AZPt2V #WEG #KIA #ElectricMobility #Sustainability #Innovation #DrivingEfficiency #DrivingSustainability

Another EV, another week of charging successfully only at home via Level 1. I just spent time testing Nissan Motor Corporation's 2024 Ariya Platinum+ e-4ORCE. In a curious continuous bid to try and learn what it's really like to live with an EV sans upgrading to a pricier at-home Level 2 charging setup...I again was able to accomplish all of my normal routine daily/weekly driving needs with the Ariya Platinum+ e-4ORCE by *exclusively* plugging it into my garage's basic 120v outlet whenever parked and not in use. I never over the course of the 256 miles I drove, visited a public Level 2 or Level 3 DC fast-charging station. The behavior of keeping an EV "topped up" (as one of my followers on BlueSky called it) is just so easy...anytime I'd get back home from a trip whether brief or a few hours away, I just picked up the included Level 1 charging cord and plugged it in. Repeat, repeat, repeat. While this particular Ariya spec uses a larger 87 kWh battery compared to that in the 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric Limited (64.8 kWh) I also recently charged only via Level 1, I was able to recover about 4 miles of range per hour at a slow ~1.2 kW trickle. For example, I once let the Ariya sit for a 24-hour window, starting at 54% SOC/156 miles and ending at 82% SOC/242 miles. This recap certainly isn't intended to brag or boast, rather serve as another reminder that *some* consumers (dependent on their usage case, climate, and driving needs) likely can get by charging an EV only using a common 120v outlet without the need to invest in a costlier at-home Level 2 charger. This is a conversation we should be having with consumers who may be on the fence about buying an EV yet remain concerned about not having the right equipment at home to charge. Also for real-world efficiency numbers, I averaged 2.9 mi/kWh after 256 miles.

MotorMoments Ian Lynas an EV journey with Kia How time flies past, ten years ago, Frozen was trending at the box-office, Pharrell Williams’ ‘Happy’ rang out across radios worldwide, and social media was awash with ALS ‘Ice Bucket Challenge’ videos. Kia also commenced UK sales of the first-generation Soul EV on 11 November 2014, marking the brand’s first step into the EV market. Kia has evolved from an emerging player in the EV market to a pioneer in the UK’s zero-emission journey. Starting with the groundbreaking EV6 in 2021, Kia now plans to offer nine fully electric models in the UK by 2027. The brand currently offers four cutting-edge EVs to UK customers (Niro EV, EV3, EV6 and EV9), which will be joined by a variety of other models over the next few years.

2025 Kia Niro Hybrid costs $28,365, PHEV costs $35,865 Kia on Friday announced pricing for the 2025 Niro Hybrid and Niro PHEV. An all-electric Niro EV will remain part of the lineup for 2025, but prices will be announced at a later date. The Niro Hybrid starts at $28,365 in base LX form with the mandatory $1,375 destination charge, which is unchanged from the https://lnkd.in/g_dtyb2s

Kia hopes the new EV3 will be a game-changer with a ‘bumpy road’ for EV sales in Europe After topping Hyundai in European sales last year, Kia expects a “bumpy trajectory of EV sales” in Europe. A part of this is due to its new EV3, launched in Korea last month for just over $30,000. Once it lands in Europe, Kia expects the low-cost EV3 to boost its market share in the region. https://lnkd.in/gXy7afw9