Kia Electric Concept Car - Kia Naimo - Hawkinson Kia of Chicago

Hawkinson Kia  believes in keeping the environment clean and we support the EV revolution.

Unlike a hybrid car which is fueled by gasoline and uses a battery and motor to improve efficiency?an electric car is powered exclusively by electricity.

Historically, EVs have not been widely adopted because of limited driving range before needing to be recharged, long recharging times, and a lack of commitment by automakers to produce and market electric cars that have all the creature comforts of gas-powered cars.

That's changing. As battery technology improves simultaneously increasing energy storage and reducing cost.

Electric cars produce no tailpipe emissions, reduce our dependency on oil, and are cheaper to operate.
Of course, the process of producing the electricity moves the emissions further upstream to the utility company's smokestack but even dirty electricity used in electric cars usually reduces our collective carbon footprint.

Kia Naimo electric concept car

Electric utility vehicle combines Korean heritage with high-tech innovation.
Making its world premiere at the Seoul Motor Show in late March, the Kia Naimo electric concept car combines Korean Heritage with innovative modern features.

Taking its name from the Korean word "Ne-mo", the Naimo electric crossover utility vehicle (CUV) was conceived by Kia's international design team in Seoul, and is characterized principally by its simple lines and solid, muscular stance.

The uncomplicated overall design is accentuated by a number of striking key details , such as wraparound windscreen and asymmetric sunroof design, and the front nd rear dot syle LEAD head and positioning lamps.  This juxtaposition of simple and complex is a common trait of many traditional Korean arts and crafts.  Asian Celadon-style pottery, in particular, was a major influence on the car's styling.  The pottery's asymmetric form lending itself to the sunroof design, and the typical jade coloring giving Naimo its unique exterior finish.

Kia's design team also made use of innovative technology features to give the car a premium feel and to ensure the car's exterior remained uncluttered.  For example, Naimo has no traditional wiper blade on the windscreen, instead it employs a high-intensity air jet at the base of the windscreen that performs an 'air wiper' function.  Conventional door mirrors have also been replaced with miniature camersa installed in the A-pillars.

Naimo's interior was designed to evoke a strong sense of tranquility and features hand crafted materails throughout.  Korean oak is used to trim the interior door panels and the entire interior floor.  Korean "Han-ji" paper is used for the head lining.  Alongside these traditional elements sit modern features such as Toled (transparent organic light emitting diode) storming display instrument panel and full device connectivity.

Power comes from a PMSM (Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor) electric motor with a  maxima output of 80 kW(1409ps) and maximum torque of 280 Nm, enabling Naimo to reach a top speed of 150 kph (93mph)

A twin pack 27 kWh battery is located under the trunk floor and uses innovative LiPoly (Lithium Polymer) technology that offers numerous advantages over other battery types.  Equipped with this battery, Naimo provides a driving range of 200 km (124 miles) on a simple charge.  To enhance range, the show car is fitted with special low-drag 20-inch diameter alloy wheels.

Under the quick recharging cycle (50kW)  the Naimo's battery can be recharged to 80 percent of its capacity within 25 minutes.  Under normal cycle (3.3 kW), 100 percent power is attained after five and a half hours.