Kia expanding NZ electrified vehicle line-up

Kia New Zealand says it has accelerated the launch of new Kia PHEV models following the introduction of the Clean Car rebate, and it will also launch the new flagship EV6 later in 2021.

The latest additions to its electrified portfolio include the Niro LX PHEV and Niro LX Plus PHEV. 

“The Clean Car rebate is a strategy which complements Kia’s vision for the future, as we are in the process of expanding our range of EV, PHEV and Hybrid-Electric vehicles,” Kia New Zealand managing director Todd McDonald says.

The new Niro LX is the most affordable Kia PHEV and is available from $55,990 plus on-road costs, which reduces to $50,240 plus on-road costs with the Clean Car rebate.

The LX Plus, fitted with slightly more specification, is available from $57,990 plus on-road costs and reduces to $52,240 plus on-road costs with application of the rebate.

“These new PHEV models deliver an all-electric range of up to 55km and carbon emissions of only 29gCO2/km when using the petrol engine,” McDonald says.

“The Niro PHEV is perfect for city commutes and urban driving in EV mode, then extended trips on the weekend without needing to plan a route based around charge points.”

Five-star safety, five-year roadside assistance, five-year/ 100,000km warranty and seven-year/160,000km battery warranty is standard on all electrified Niro models.

Headlining the new portfolio of Kia EV models, and shaping to be one of the most anticipated launches of 2021, is the all-new Kia EV6.

“As confirmed earlier this year, the fully-electric Kia EV6 will feature supercar performance, extra-long range, ultra-fast charging ability – and is coming to New Zealand,” McDonald says.

“It will be a flagship model for the new wave of EV’s from the marque and is the first of 11 new Kia electric vehicle models to launch by 2026.

“In the meantime, we have a good supply of the remarkable Kia Niro EX electric vehicle.  It offers a range of up to 455km, which is a significant advantage over its competitors, and after rebate it is available from less than $70,000 plus on-road costs.

“We have also introduced a slight price reduction on the higher-specification Niro SX EV, making it an even more attractive proposition.”

“For those who desire a vehicle with low emissions, but aren’t quite ready to make the switch to plug-in motoring, Kia offers a range of hybrid alternatives starting from only $40,990 plus on-road costs for the Niro LX.

“The fuel-savings realised by these new PHEV and EV models, coupled with the Clean Car rebate, means there are a significant number of positives associated with joining the eco-car revolution,” McDonald says.

Clean Car rebate details

From July 1 through to December 31, and following the application of the Government rebate, the price of Kia EV models reduces by $8,625 and PHEV models reduce by $5,750.

Here are the new Kia vehicles which are eligible for the Clean Car rebate:

Model	RRP +ORC, as at June 17	RRP +ORC from July 1, following application of Clean Car rebate
Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (rebate = $5,750)
Kia Niro LX	$55,990	$50,240
Kia Niro LX+	$57,990	$52,240
Niro Deluxe	$59,990	$54,240
Niro Premium	$62,990	$57,240
Kia Sorento EX AWD	$73,990	$68,240
Battery Electric Vehicle (rebate = $8,625)
Kia Niro EX	$77,990	$69,365
Kia Niro SX	$78,990	$70,365