Why Go Electric or Hybrid? | Kia Motors UK
The Kia Electric and Hybrid Range
Kia Electric and Hybrid cars use electric power or a combination of electric and petrol power to drive the engine. This makes them more economical to run with lower emissions than a traditional petrol driven car.
So, whether you want to reduce your carbon footprint, or simply wish to lower the cost of running your car, there are plenty of reasons to go electric and making the switch is much simpler than you might think.
Reasons to drive an Electric or Hybrid car
The Eco-nomical choice
Because Hybrid cars use an electric motor as an additional source of power to support the combustion less fuel is used, which in turn cuts down your running costs.
Tax incentives
For company car drivers, battery-electric cars are subject to a lower company car BIK tax, which for battery-electric cars registered after the 6th April 2020 is 0%. This increases to 1% in 2021/22 and to 2% in 2022/23. All hybrid powertrains also benefit from lower BIK tax rates and still have the potential to save you thousands of pounds compared to a traditional petrol or diesel equivalent.
Relaxing Drive
Electric cars are incredibly quiet, making for a more relaxing atmosphere. Driving is easy too, because electric motors produce maximum torque at all revs, so acceleration is instant. While all Hybrids handle just as smoothly as conventional cars, with the added bonus that they are extremely quiet in electric mode. And the shift between the two powertrains is so seamless that it is practically inaudible.
Better for the environment
There are no exhaust emissions from the tailpipe of an electric vehicle – in fact, it doesn’t even have a tailpipe – this is particularly helpful for improving air quality in urban areas. Hybrid cars, in general, also emit less pollution than standard vehicles. For example, in traffic or at a red light the engine automatically switches off and uses the electric motor to restart or reboot the engine.
CAR Magazine EV6 Review
"And there's a clear winner... The Kia EV6. It drives the best, has the classiest cabin and the most advanced electronics, and is the most comfortable on broken B-roads or smooth motorways. It’s a striking looking car and shows the many upsides of EV ownership."
Hybrid or Electric?
Our Electric cars use a battery to drive a powerful electric motor, while our Hybrids use a combination of electric motor and conventional engine.
View the full Electric and Hybrid rangeOur Hybrid vehicles
What is a Mild Hybrid car?
Mild Hybrids use a small battery and a clever motor / generator to save fuel and lower emissions. This helps lower your costs without changing how you use your car.
What is a Hybrid car?
Switching between petrol and electric automatically to optimise driving performance, improved fuel economy and lower emissions, simply get in and the car generates power as you drive. No plugging in required.
What is a Plug-In Hybrid car?
A plug-in hybrid gets all the benefits of a hybrid, but it has a larger battery. This means you can plug it in at home or at a public chargepoint to give you a 30-mile electric range. When that electric range is depleted, the car automatically switches to hybrid mode.
All about Electric cars
What is a battery electric car?
A battery electric vehicle is better for the environment than a petrol or diesel car, cheaper to run and simpler to own. Like the sound of that? Our simple guide can tell you more.
The Kia Electric range
From the Kia e-Niro to the Soul EV the Kia electric range offers a fantastic choice of vehicles.
What is the cost of running an electric car?
Owning an electric car is cheaper than you might think, with tax incentives and lower running costs.
The Kia Electric range
From the Kia e-Niro to the Soul EV the Kia electric range offers a fantastic choice of vehicles.
Take the test. Find your match.
Finding out which Kia Electric and Hybrid Car best suits your needs and lifestyle is simple: Just answer the following 4 multiple-choice questions to generate your personal match.
Electric and Hybrid Range
Book a test drive with your local Kia dealer.
Download a brochure today.
Design and build your perfect Kia.
Design and build your perfect Kia.
Click here to discover our wide range of models.
Images shown for illustration purposes only and may not be to UK specification.