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 London, 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.

Where are the charging point locations to charge a Hyundai electric car?

In the UK there are now more public charging point locations than there are petrol stations. The infrastructure is constantly expanding, and is updated via the satellite navigation system within each Hyundai. To also access the latest locations online, and their operational status we’d recommend looking at Zap Map; https://www.zap-map.com/live/

Electric Cars. Take the Lead. Drive Electric

Take the lead. Drive electric.

The future of driving is now. Kia's award-winning electric range - including the EV6, Niro EV, Soul EV and upcoming EV9 - offers you advanced technology designed to keep you moving forward with exhilarating performance.

Since launching our first Soul EV in 2014 and winning WhatCar? 2018 Car of the Year for our e-Niro, we haven’t stopped expanding our range of electric vehicles to make it one of the most comprehensive and exciting available.

And, with Kia’s 7-year / 100,000 mile warranty, you're able to bring a sense of confidence to every journey you make, join us and discover what is making our electric models so popular. Take the lead. Drive electric.
How do Electric cars work?

An electric car is just like any other car, except it uses a battery to drive a powerful electric motor. This makes them more economical and with no emissions, better for the environment. And instead of refuelling you simply recharge at home, or at one of the many public charge points. It can even add charge to the battery while you are driving by recovering energy that would normally be lost - when braking for example.

• Electric Kias can cover long distances with zero tailpipe emission. In fact, our EV6 can go up to 328 miles (combined WLTP testing) on a single charge.

• Our models can be charged from home or a public charge point using Type 2 and CCS standard sockets. At a rapid DC charging station they will charge in less time than you need to take a break.

• For added efficiency, Kia electric cars come with regenerative braking, which allows them to funnel significant amounts of energy back to the battery through braking or deceleration. It’s also a new way of driving, using the brake pedal a lot less and relying on regenerative braking instead.
Reasons to drive a Kia Electric car

There are substantial benefits to owning an electric car. Here's just a few.
Cheaper to run

Because electricity is cheaper than petrol or diesel, your journey could cost less than a third of what it would in a combustion - engine car. Battery-electric vehicles can also travel for free in the UK’s new Clean Air Zones and London’s Congestion Zone.

There are tax incentives too. Company car drivers are subject to lower company car BIK tax. Which for battery-electric cars is just 2% until 2025.
Zero Emissions

An electric vehicle doesn’t have a tailpipe, which means no exhaust emissions. This helps improve air quality, particularly in urban areas.
Longer Range

Do you sometimes travel long distance? Whatever your lifestyle, electric cars are convenient to use both for short and long journeys. Not only do they benefit from significant range, but they charge fast and you can rely on convenient public charging solutions like Kia Charge.
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. That simply means you get maximum power without having rev through the gears, so acceleration is instant. Whether in town or on the motorway - and you’ll notice how relaxing and quiet it is.
Finance your Kia, your way

The Kia electric range is available with 7.9% APR representative, and we've got offers to help you finance your Kia in a way that suits you.
Our Electric cars
The all-new Niro EV
The Kia EV6
Soul EV
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Cost of ownership

Electric cars have a higher purchase price compared to conventional cars. But take a look at our electric cars’ attractive running costs - with a range of savings on electricity, tax or parking and robust resale values - and you’ll find them hard to resist.
Charging at Home

If you have your own off-street parking space, you have an opportunity to make the most out of your electric car - both from a cost and convenience point-of-view. With your own home charge point and the right energy tariff, you will be able to leverage the best possible recharge costs while having a car that’s always ready when you need it. Kia can help you along on this journey, with exclusive offers from our preferred partners.
Charging in Public

Public charging has come a long way. Not only is there a very significant, and fast-expanding public charging network at your disposal, but solutions like Kia Charge now allow you to effortlessly navigate between the different charging networks and countries with a single solution.
Pioneering 7 Year Warranty

A sustainable car is one that lasts, and that’s very much how we design our vehicles. Every Kia model benefits from our 7 Year Warranty that covers you for up to 100,000 miles, giving you reassurance and protection against unexpected costs.
What is it like to drive an electric car?

Rather fun, actually. Electric cars are incredibly responsive. That’s because unlike combustion engines, electric motors produce maximum torque at any rpm. So you can enjoy brisk, instant acceleration at any speed without worrying about gear changes - all that torque means electric cars only need one forward gear! The All-New e-Niro can surge from 0-62mph in just 7.8 seconds.

Handling can be impressive, too. Because the batteries are in the floor, electric cars have a low centre of gravity, which helps minimise body roll while making the car feel planted, providing a fun, dynamic drive. The All-New e-Niro even has a sport mode!

If efficiency is your main concern, there’s an eco mode, too. The All-New Kia e-Niro offers a driving range of 282 miles (WLTP combined cycle) on a full charge - that’s London to Newcastle! For some everyday context, the average UK commute is just 10 miles - so the average person could do more than two weeks of commuting without needing to charge once.

Most charging with an electric car is done at home. But If you want to top up on the go, there are more than 7,000 public charging locations in the UK, and most of them have multiple connectors. Plug an All-New e-Niro into a 100kW fast charger and you’ll have 80% charge in just 54 minutes - that’s enough to travel 225 miles!.