Learn More About KIA EVs vs Hybrids

July 13th, 2024 by

KIA Hybrid vs Electric

Learn More About KIA EVs vs Hybrids


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Stop in today and ask about our New Vehicle Specials with great rates and terms on KIA lease deals and KIA financing. The friendly experts in our certified KIA Finance Center will be glad to sit down with you and discuss details.

Electric vs Hybrids vs Plug-In Hybrids

When switching from a gas powered car to an electrified vehicle, it’s good to know more about your different options—fully electric vehicles, hybrid vehicles, and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles—since there are pros and cons to each.

KIA has some great options in all three categories, and depending on what kind of driving range you need, what fuel economy you’re looking for, and how much cargo space you require, KIA of Clermont can turn you into a happy and satisfied EV owner.

How Does an EV (Electric Vehicle) Work?

An electric vehicle, or EV, ditches the internal combustion engine altogether and is powered solely by electricity. It’s equipped with one or more electric motors and a battery pack that can be charged at home or at a public charging station. When you drive an EV, there’s no need to visit the gas station.

KIA offers three fully electric vehicles—the 2024 KIA Niro EV, a compact crossover SUV, the 2024 KIA EV6, a compact crossover SUV, and the 2024 KIA EV9, a midsize crossover SUV. All three offer excellent driving ranges and are compatible with DC fast charging.

How Do Hybrid and Plug-In Hybrid Vehicles Work?

A hybrid vehicle combines a conventional gas powertrain with an electric motor. The electric motor assists the gasoline engine which reduces fuel consumption and improves fuel economy. On a standard hybrid, there’s no need to plug in to recharge. The battery recharges using regenerative braking.

A plug-in hybrid vehicle, or PHEV, has all the same equipment and benefits of a standard hybrid vehicle, with the added ability to recharge the battery externally or plug-in for a battery charge. This offers even better fuel economy and longer all-electric ranges.

KIA offers a great variety of hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles for drivers looking to make the switch. They include the KIA Niro Hybrid and KIA Niro Plug-in Hybrid, the KIA Sportage Hybrid and KIA Sportage Plug-in Hybrid, and the KIA Sorento Hybrid and KIA Sorento Plug-in Hybrid.

Test Drive an Electrified KIA at KIA of Clermont

If you’re thinking of making the switch to a KIA EV or KIA hybrid, stop into KIA of Clermont in Clermont, FL, and talk to a friendly expert. We’ll be glad to answer your questions and get you behind the steering wheel for a test drive.

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