What is the overall cost of running an Electric Car?

Although there is no longer a government grant for electric cars the fact remains that cost of running an electric car is reasonable. Electric cars can benefit from a range of savings - for instance on access to city centres like Central Birmingham, or on parking. Providing you have the right electricity tariff at home or charge at affordable public station, their electricity cost will also come out cheaper than fuel.

Do Electric car charging points cost vary by location?

Yes, the electric car charging cost varies depending on the electric vehicle charging station. Fortunately, unlike other electric cars, a Kia electric car boasts access to Kia Charge, which provides all electric charging points' details, including operator, connector type, power and pricing.

Do Electric cars pay tax?

If your Electric car is fully battery powered, there is no electric car tax to pay as excise duty for the 2023/2024 tax year.

Why is it more cost effective to run an electric car?

Dependent on the type of journeys you do, an electric car is cheap to recharge compared to filling the fuel tank on a combustion engine powered car, especially if you can benefit from cheaper overnight electricity tariffs. Low BIK rates for business users also make electric cars a cost effective option.

How does the maintenance of an electric car differ from that of a combustion engine car?

As there are less moving parts than a combustion engine, the servicing schedule doesn’t include aspects such as oil changes, and due to regenerative braking there is often less wear imposed on the brake pads and discs.

What factors could affect the range of an electric car?

Similar to a combustion engine car which can have fuel economy affected by different factors, an electric car is the same. Outside temperature, number of passengers or luggage in the car, driving style, and load on the battery from aspects such as heated seats, or air conditioning can alter the driving range that can be achieved.

The ‘EV9 Electric Experience’ comes to Sutton Park Kia

19 Posted: 19th Sep 2023

Sutton Park Kia is set to roll out the ‘EV9 Electric Experience’ event to give customers the chance to get hands-on for the first time with Kia’s latest electric model, the EV9.

The event to be held at our Sutton Coldfiled Kia dealership on Thursday 19th October and then onto our Coventry dealership on Wednesday 25th October demonstrate Kia’s leadership in electrification and provide customers with the opportunity to learn more about the hotly anticipated EV9 seven-seat electric SUV and see it in the metal. Customers will also have the chance to explore the performance focused EV6 GT and the ground-breaking Niro EV.

To reserve your place click here

The EV9 made its public and dynamic UK debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed on 13-16 July 2023, before embarking on its tour of the UK.

The event will include an unveil show followed by an in-depth presentation about the EV9 and the opportunity to look around the vehicle in detail. Electric vehicle experts will be available to answer questions so that customers are fully informed with first-hand knowledge about Kia’s latest electrified range. Customers also have the option of putting in an order for the EV9 and other award-winning Kia models.

The EV9 is a seven-seat electric SUV available in three grades, ‘Air’, ‘GT-Line’ and ‘GT-Line S’, a six-seat variant is also exclusively available for the range topping ‘GT-Line S’ grade. EV9 pre-orders are open now with prices starting from £64,995.

The EV9 is powered by either a single motor rear-wheel drive setup for the ‘Air’, or a dual motor all-wheel drive powertrain on the ‘GT-Line’ and ‘GT-Line S’. Every grade of EV9 is equipped with a large 99.8kWh fourth-generation lithium-ion battery. Range for the rear-wheel drive EV9 ‘Air’ is rated as up to 336 miles (WLTP combined), while the all-wheel drive EV9 ‘GT-Line’ and EV9 ‘GT-Line S’ variants offer up to 308 miles range per charge. Based on Kia’s ground-breaking E-GMP platform, every EV9 is capable of 800V charging which can deliver 10-80 per cent charge in 24 minutes at the fastest 350kW ultra-fast charge points¹.

Leaders in electrification, Kia plans to launch 15 fully electric models globally by 2027, nine in the UK, as part of its ‘Plan S’ strategy that was first announced in 2020.

Notes to Editor:

¹ In order to achieve the maximum charging speed, EV9 must use an 800V electric vehicle charger that delivers at least 240kW of electricity. Actual charging speed and charging time may be influenced by the battery temperature and weather conditions. Range figures are determined according to the standardised EU measurement procedure (WLTP). 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.

The ‘EV9 Electric Experience’ comes to Sutton Park Kia

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