The Kia Sonet EV battery can offer an estimated range of around 450 km on a single charge. In the market, Sonet EV will compete with SUVs like Tata Nexon EV and Mahindra XUV 400.
The demand for electric cars (EVs) among Indian customers has seen a continuous increase in recent years. However, at present, Tata Motors continues to dominate this segment. Let us tell you that Tata Motors alone holds around 65% of the total electric car sales in India. With the ever-increasing demand in this segment, leading automobile manufacturer Kia is gearing up to launch a new electric car in the Indian market. According to a report on news site Gaadiwaadi, the company’s next electric car could be the Kia Sonet EV, which has been seen several times on Indian roads during testing. Let us tell you that the company is already selling Kia EV6 and Kia EV9 in the Indian market. Let us know in detail about the possible features, powertrain and range of the Kia Sonet EV.
The design will look like this
According to the leaked spy photos, the Kia Sonet EV’s alloy wheels are similar to the 16-inch ones offered on the ICE Sonet. Additionally, the car gets the same rear-connected LED tail lamp signature as the ICE Sonet. However, the rear bumper of the car may be different. Let us tell you that the latest spy shots have captured the right side and rear of the upcoming Sonet EV. However, the specifications of the upcoming EV are still unclear. Let us tell you that in the market, the Kia Sonet EV will compete with SUVs like the Tata Nexon EV and Mahindra XUV 400.
The car will travel 450 km on a single charge
On the other hand, the car should have a bigger battery. The battery provided in the car can provide an estimated range of around 450 km when fully charged. Let us tell you that like Tata Nexon EV, Kia can offer both standard and long range variants at different price points. At the same time, the Kia Sonet EV is expected to come with new color options to differentiate it from the ICE version. It may have a new grille, unique alloy wheels, and styling updates. The Kia Sonet EV will be one of the company’s first mainstream electric vehicles which is expected to be launched in India by mid-2025.