New KIA Ray EV 2012 Electric Car Review

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Electric car manufacturer does not belong to America, Europe, and Japan, but also South Korea . Yes, the  car manufacturer, KIA, has just introduce an electric car created by them, Ray EV. This is The first electric car from South Korea.

KIA Ray is not the same as EV Kia Ray Concept which was show at the event Chicago Auto Show 2011 . But this little car has a sister relationship with a Kia Ray has 1000 cc engine and is only available to the market
South Korean. Just like the regular version, it still has Ray EV look cute and tiny dimensions. What is different is the presence of writing 'Zero Emission EV' in both the front door and also alloy rims measuring 14 inches which is claimed to increase the level of car aerodynamics.
For interior, the Kia presents a unique instrument panel featuring how electric motors work, how many batteries are available, and estimates mileage based on the number of batteries available on the trip. In addition, there is a 7-inch LCD screen that displays information important for the driver, the location of the nearest battery recharging stations.

car which uses lithium batteries ion polymer is powered by an electric motor with 50 kW. Amazingly, Kia
Ray EV is capable of running up to 139 km with rapid battery charging for 25 minutes! Not only that this car also has a maximum speed 130 km / h and takes 15.9 seconds to reach 100 km / hour.

Kia pinning interesting features into this electric car, the VESS (Virtual Engine Sound System). This system will automatically issue a sound machine conventional cars that have been recorded previously when we drive by speeds below 20 km / hour. Of course this is very useful for pedestrians first visually impaired.

KIA Ray EV was produced as many as 2,500 units in the South and for a while just offered to local authorities.

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