What are the Benefits of Electric and Hybrid Cars? | Kia UK
Hybrid and Electric Vehicles.
Leading the charge.
Switching to a Kia Hybrid or Electric vehicle is easier than you might think. We offer a broad array of electric cars and hybrid vehicles with Hybrid, Plug-In Hybrid, or Electric powertrains. Discover the benefits of electric and hybrid cars in our range and find out which is best for you.
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Why go Electric? Discover the Benefits of our Electric Range
Lower Running Costs
Electric cars that go the distance
With our Hybrids and Plug-In vehicles, you get the best of both worlds—impressive range and versatility without having to sacrifice the convenience of conventional petrol or diesel cars.
Fast charging has arrived
Instant performance
Less tax, More Incentives
For businesses, this makes Kia's electric and hybrid vehicles ideal for fleet use, not just offering cost savings but also contributing to corporate sustainability goals.
Contribute to a brighter future
Hybrid or Electric Vehicle?
Find your match.
Discovering which Kia electric or hybrid car suits your lifestyle needs is simple: Just answer the following 4 multiple-choice questions to generate your personal match.
What is a hybrid electric vehicle?
Kia hybrid vehicles, or HEVs, have both a petrol engine and a small battery. The battery is said to be ‘self-charging’ meaning that it is usually replenished when decelerating.
Hybrid vehicles only function in full electric mode while stationary, at low speed or when decelerating. At other times, the battery merely supports the combustion engine to get greater fuel efficiency and reach a range similar to that of regular cars.
What is a Plug-In Hybrid?
Kia plug-in hybrid vehicles, or PHEVs, allow you to drive in electric mode on most of your short journeys while also letting you travel much further using both petrol and electricity. They are fitted with a relatively large battery which can be charged from an external source such as home or public EV charging stations.
When starting from a fully charged battery, Kia PHEVs have an electric range of up to 40 miles depending on the model. On longer journeys, they boast a range similar to that of conventional cars by using their engine and battery in tandem.
What is an Electric Vehicle?
Electric vehicles, or EVs, run solely on electricity. This offers quiet operations, zero tailgate emissions and breath-taking performance.
Electric vehicle technology has come on leaps and bounds. With technologies like our e-GMP platform, our EVs have an electric range of up to 328 miles*. They can also charge in a matter of minutes thanks to our fast-expanding and easy-to-access network of public EV charging stations.
*The range was determined according to the standardised EU measurement procedure (WLTP). The individual driving style and other factors, such as speed, outside temperature, topography and the use of electricity-consuming devices/units, have an influence on the real-life range and can possibly reduce it.
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Hybrid or Electric Vehicle?
Find your match.
Discovering which Kia electric or hybrid car suits your lifestyle needs is simple: Just answer the following 4 multiple-choice questions to generate your personal match.
Here are more reasons to make the switch to a Hybrid or Electric car.
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Easy public charging in the UK and Europe
Whether your Kia is Electric or a Plug-in hybrid car, you don’t need multiple apps, cards and accounts to charge on the go.
Kia Charge lets you access the largest collection of public electric car charging points in the UK and Europe. Locate a charge point, plan a trip, access, and pay – all with just one solution -
Recharge your battery, right at home
Make the best out of your Electric vehicle or Plug-in Hybrid by charging at home .
Having your own charge point installed by one of our preferred partners guarantees the best possible value and convenience. -
Maintenance you can rely on
It’s easy to keep your servicing costs in check with our range of Kia Care and Kia e-Care packages.
Whether you prefer to pay upfront or spread your payments out, your costs are fixed for your chosen period and you can also benefit from the expertise of our extensive network of Kia Repairers.
Future inspired. Technically Brilliant.
The Kia electrified range offers you powertrains designed to take on the future of driving. Plus, make every journey an inspired one with Kia connect — offering you advanced onboard features and app-enabled services to keep you connected along the way.
Our Electric and Hybrid Vehicles
Due to high demand, the Niro Plug-In Hybrid is currently not available to order. If you'd like to be kept right up to date on this vehicle's availability and be the first to know when it's available to order, please contact your local dealer.
Need to know more about our Electric and Hybrid Vehicles?
Do Electric car charging point costs vary by location? Do Electric car charging point costs vary by location?
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Yes, the electric car charging costs can vary in the UK depending on whether you’re charging at home, work, or various public charging points.Â
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Fortunately, a Kia electric car boasts access to Kia Charge, which allows you to use over 480,440 charging points across Europe. It includes the ultra-fast IONITY network, with the app providing the full details for an electric charging point, including the operator, connector type, power, availability, and pricing.
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What is the overall cost of running an Electric car? What is the overall cost of running an Electric car?
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While the government grant for electric cars is no longer available, the cost of running an EV remains reasonable. Electric cars offer various savings, such as reduced fees for accessing city centres like Central London and discounts on parking. Plus, with the right electricity tariff at home or by using affordable public charging stations, the cost of electricity can be cheaper than traditional fuel expenses.
Electric or Hybrid cars: which is the best option for you? Electric or Hybrid cars: which is the best option for you?
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When choosing between an Electric vs Hybrid car, it’s important to understand the key differences between the two. A Hybrid vehicle combines a battery with an engine and charges through regenerative braking. Electric cars run entirely on electricity from the battery and plug into a charging point to recharge.
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When it comes to choosing between an Electric or Hybrid car, it's best to consider your driving habits, access to charging, and environmental footprint. Electric cars are ideal for shorter commutes and have zero tailpipe emissions, making them more eco-friendly. On the other hand, Hybrid cars offer better fuel efficiency for longer journeys by combining petrol and electric power. Your choice should align with your typical driving patterns and the availability of charging points in your area.
Are there Electric car leasing options available from Kia? Are there Electric car leasing options available from Kia?
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Whilst Kia doesn't currently offer an Electric car lease option, we do have Personal Contract Purchase (PCP) for Electric cars. This offer involves paying for a portion of the car, which is spread out over a number of years. Once the contract comes to an end, you can settle the balance and own the car or hand the car back with no outstanding payments.
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7 Year Warranty
Kia high voltage lithium ion battery-units in electric vehicles (EV), hybrid electric vehicles (HEV) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) are built to have a long life. These batteries are covered by the Kia warranty for a period of 7 years from initial registration or 100,000 miles, whichever comes first. For low voltage batteries (48V and 12V) in mild-hybrid electric vehicles (MHEV), the Kia warranty covers a period of 2 years from initial registration regardless of mileage. For EVs and PHEVs only, Kia guarantees a 70% capacity of the battery. Capacity reduction of the battery in HEV and MHEV is not covered by the warranty. To minimize possible capacity reduction, consult the owner's manual. Kia warranty covers a period of 7 years from initial registration or 100,000 miles, whichever comes first. Deviations according to the valid guarantee conditions, e.g. for battery, paint and equipment, subject to local terms and conditions. For full Kia warranty terms and exclusions click here
Actual charging speed & charging time may be influenced by the battery temperature and exterior weather conditions.
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The range was determined according to the standardised EU measurement procedure (WLTP). The individual driving style and other factors, such as speed, outside temperature, topography and the use of electricity-consuming devices/units, have an influence on the real-life range and can possibly reduce it.
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Battery range figures are official EU test figures for comparative purposes and may not reflect real driving results. Fuel consumption and CO2 emissions are tested using WLTP. Only compare fuel consumption, CO2 and electric range figures with other cars tested to the same technical procedures. For more information about WLTP please visit https://www.kia.com/uk/new-cars/emissions