The 2012 Kia Ray EV is a new zero-emissions city vehicle which has been specially developed for the domestic Korean market. It is available with a 50 kW electric motor along with a high-capacity 16.4 kWh lithium ion polymer battery pack and it has a capacity to run up to 86 miles on a single charge. The battery has been specially developed for a 10-year life cycle and it is also skillfully packaged under the rear seat and cabin floor. The vehicle is able to accelerate from 0-60 mph in about 15.9 seconds along with a top speed of around 81 mph. The 2012 Kia Ray EV takes about six hours for charging its battery using a 220V household supply and 25 minutes in fast-charge mode. The vehicle has a wheelbase of 2520 mm, length of 3593 mm, width of 1595 mm, height of 1700 mm and it also weighs around 1185 kg. It also features a new type of regenerative braking system with Active Hydraulic Booster which uses the electric motor to create hydraulic pressure for its brake system. The 2012 Kia Ray EV safety features include six air-bags, electronic stability features such as VDC or Vehicle Dynamics Control and HAC or Hill Assist Control, to prevent roll-back. The vehicle has VESS or Virtual Engine Sound System which produces mixture of recorded gasoline engine noises. About 2,500 units are expected to be produced by the company which will available for government departments and public offices.
