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The Ray has a unique [[vehicle door|door layout]]; the passenger side of the vehicle has a [[sliding door (vehicle)|sliding door]] for the rear seats, while the driver's side has a [[vehicle door#conventional door|swing-out door]]. The car has boxy dimensions, much like other similarly sized cars, such as the [[Honda Freed]] and [[Suzuki Solio]]. The Ray's interior benefits from the square shape, as it has more space than most cars its size; however, it is only able to seat four people.
The Ray has a unique [[vehicle door|door layout]]; the passenger side of the vehicle has a [[sliding door (vehicle)|sliding door]] for the rear seats, while the driver's side has a [[vehicle door#conventional door|swing-out door]]. The car has boxy dimensions, much like other similarly sized cars, such as the [[Honda Freed]] and [[Suzuki Solio]]. The Ray's interior benefits from the square shape, as it has more space than most cars its size; however, it is only able to seat four people.


The Ray EV is the automaker's first production [[battery electric vehicle]]. It is powered by a {{convert|50|kW|hp|abbr=on}} electric motor, with a 16.4 [[kWh]] [[lithium ion battery]] that allows an all-electric range of {{Convert|86|mi|abbr=on|disp=flip}} depending on driving conditions.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.green.autoblog.com/2011/12/22/new-kia-ray-is-koreas-first-production-ev/|title=New Kia Ray is Korea's first production EV|publisher=[[Autoblog (website)|Autoblog Green]]|date=2011-12-22|accessdate=2012-01-06}}</ref>
The Ray EV is the automaker's first production [[battery electric vehicle]]. It is powered by a {{convert|50|kW|hp|abbr=on}} electric motor, with a 16.4 [[kWh]] [[lithium ion battery]] that allows an all-electric range of {{Convert|86|mi|abbr=on|disp=flip}} depending on driving conditions.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.green.autoblog.com/2011/12/22/new-kia-ray-is-koreas-first-production-ev/ |title=New Kia Ray is Korea's first production EV |publisher=[[Autoblog (website)|Autoblog Green]] |date=2011-12-22 |accessdate=2012-01-06 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120109042346/http://www.green.autoblog.com/2011/12/22/new-kia-ray-is-koreas-first-production-ev |archivedate=2012-01-09 |df= }}</ref>


The Kia Ray is also available in non-EV types equipped with gasoline and [[bi-fuel]] with a gasoline and [[Autogas|liquefied petroleum gas]] (LPG) combination.{{cn|date=November 2012}} Both engines are available in four trims - Deluxe, Special, Luxury and Prestige. Only available in the local Korea domestic market, both engines produce similar power and outputs. The gasoline engine generates {{convert|78|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} at 6,400 rpm and 9.6&nbsp;kg.m/3,500 rpm. Both engines have displacements of 998 cc, generating fuel economies of 17&nbsp;km/l for gasoline, and bi-fuel delivering 16.6&nbsp;km/l on gasoline mode and 13.2&nbsp;km/l on LPG mode. Gasoline engine models weigh in at {{convert|998|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}} with bi-fuel models weighing in at {{convert|1042|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}. Both are equipped with a 4 speed automatic transmission, and are currently sold in the Republic of Korea.{{cn|date=November 2012}}
The Kia Ray is also available in non-EV types equipped with gasoline and [[bi-fuel]] with a gasoline and [[Autogas|liquefied petroleum gas]] (LPG) combination.{{cn|date=November 2012}} Both engines are available in four trims - Deluxe, Special, Luxury and Prestige. Only available in the local Korea domestic market, both engines produce similar power and outputs. The gasoline engine generates {{convert|78|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} at 6,400 rpm and 9.6&nbsp;kg.m/3,500 rpm. Both engines have displacements of 998 cc, generating fuel economies of 17&nbsp;km/l for gasoline, and bi-fuel delivering 16.6&nbsp;km/l on gasoline mode and 13.2&nbsp;km/l on LPG mode. Gasoline engine models weigh in at {{convert|998|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}} with bi-fuel models weighing in at {{convert|1042|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}. Both are equipped with a 4 speed automatic transmission, and are currently sold in the Republic of Korea.{{cn|date=November 2012}}

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For the concept car, see Kia Ray (concept car)
Kia Ray
Overview
ManufacturerKia Motors
Production2012–present
Model years2013–present
AssemblySeosan Plant, Seosan, South Korea (Donghee)
Body and chassis
ClassCity car (A)
Body style5-door hatchback
LayoutFF layout
RelatedKia Picanto
Powertrain
Engine1.0 L Kappa II I3 (petrol)
1.0 L Kappa II I3 (petrol/LPG)
Electric motor50 kW (67 hp)
Battery16.4 kWh lithium ion battery
Range138 km (86 mi)

The Kia Ray EV is a city car manufactured by Kia Motors. The initial roll out was a limited production of 2,500 units destined for the South Korean government fleets, scheduled to be deployed in 2012. The Ray EV is a predecessor to an all-electric crossover SUV that Kia Motors planned to launch globally in 2014.[1] In May 2013 a fleet of 184 Kia Ray EVs were deployed in Seoul as part of a carsharing service called "Electric Vehicle Sharing” at a rate of US$5 per hour. The service has 15,000 registered customers.[2]

The Ray has a unique door layout; the passenger side of the vehicle has a sliding door for the rear seats, while the driver's side has a swing-out door. The car has boxy dimensions, much like other similarly sized cars, such as the Honda Freed and Suzuki Solio. The Ray's interior benefits from the square shape, as it has more space than most cars its size; however, it is only able to seat four people.

The Ray EV is the automaker's first production battery electric vehicle. It is powered by a 50 kW (67 hp) electric motor, with a 16.4 kWh lithium ion battery that allows an all-electric range of 138 km (86 mi) depending on driving conditions.[3]

The Kia Ray is also available in non-EV types equipped with gasoline and bi-fuel with a gasoline and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) combination.[citation needed] Both engines are available in four trims - Deluxe, Special, Luxury and Prestige. Only available in the local Korea domestic market, both engines produce similar power and outputs. The gasoline engine generates 78 PS (57 kW; 77 hp) at 6,400 rpm and 9.6 kg.m/3,500 rpm. Both engines have displacements of 998 cc, generating fuel economies of 17 km/l for gasoline, and bi-fuel delivering 16.6 km/l on gasoline mode and 13.2 km/l on LPG mode. Gasoline engine models weigh in at 998 kg (2,200 lb) with bi-fuel models weighing in at 1,042 kg (2,297 lb). Both are equipped with a 4 speed automatic transmission, and are currently sold in the Republic of Korea.[citation needed]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Kia Introduces Ray EV, We Offer Initial Impressions". Car & Driver. Retrieved 2011-12-22.
  2. ^ Eric Loveday (2013-05-06). "South Korea Now Offers Electric Vehicle Rentals With Rollout of 184 Kia Ray EVs". InsideEVs.com. Retrieved 2013-06-07.
  3. ^ "New Kia Ray is Korea's first production EV". Autoblog Green. 2011-12-22. Archived from the original on 2012-01-09. Retrieved 2012-01-06. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)