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03-05-2016, 12:17 PM
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Kia unveiled the 2017 Optima Plug-in Hybrid at last month’s Chicago Auto Show. The plug-in Optima borrows the same system used in the Hyundai Sonata Plug-in hybrid—which grants about 27 miles of all-electric range. The Sonata plug-in has not been a big seller since its release a few months ago—and neither has the Kia Soul EV. Nonetheless, the plan to roll out the Optima Plug-in Hybrid late this year reveals a commitment from Hyundai-Kia to expand its electric offerings.
Pricing for the Optima Plug-in Hybrid, available only in the EX trim, has not yet been announced. It will utilize a 9.8 kWh lithium-ion battery pack. Kia claims that it packaged the batteries behind the rear seat and tire well to give the Optima Plug-in Hybrid “one of the largest cargo areas among all midsize PHEVs.”
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Kia unveiled the 2017 Optima Plug-in Hybrid at last month’s Chicago Auto Show. The plug-in Optima borrows the same system used in the Hyundai Sonata Plug-in hybrid—which grants about 27 miles of all-electric range. The Sonata plug-in has not been a big seller since its release a few months ago—and neither has the Kia Soul EV. Nonetheless, the plan to roll out the Optima Plug-in Hybrid late this year reveals a commitment from Hyundai-Kia to expand its electric offerings.
Pricing for the Optima Plug-in Hybrid, available only in the EX trim, has not yet been announced. It will utilize a 9.8 kWh lithium-ion battery pack. Kia claims that it packaged the batteries behind the rear seat and tire well to give the Optima Plug-in Hybrid “one of the largest cargo areas among all midsize PHEVs.”
read more (http://www.plugincars.com/kia-announces-2017-optima-second-plug-brand-131432.html)
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