Kia is aiming to double the electric range of its PHEVs in a couple of years.
Besides making headlines about the wisdom, or lack thereof, of ending federal rebates on EVs in the U.S., Kia is setting its sights on doubling the range its plug-in hybrid vehicles can run on while in electric mode.
Recommended Videos Currently, electric-range performing PHEVs in the U.S., such as the Toyota Prius Prime and RAV4 Prime deliver up to 42 and 45 miles of electric range respectively. The boost in range is expected to come from continued improvement in battery capacity, as well as upcoming vehicle platforms, Center says.
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