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Kia officially launched the 2025 Ray EV in Korea with the same low starting price of under $21,000. However, the new model year gains additional features. With incentives, the entry-level electric car can be bought for as little as $15,000 (20 million won).

The “New Kia Ray” was reborn as an entry-level EV last year. After opening pre-orders last August, starting at around $20,500 (27.35 million won), the Kia Ray EV secured over 6,000 reservations in less than a month.

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[–] lurker8008@lemmy.world 45 points 2 weeks ago (33 children)

120ish miles range is more than enough for majority of us drivers despite what people think. Yes long trip will require recharge (which will be quick with tiny battery) or a second car.

This is the near term EV future we should strive for vs expensive, heavy, and environmentally painful 300+ mi SUV and truck.

Alternative is PHEV+range extender like that byd truck

[–] Lats@aus.social 3 points 2 weeks ago

@lurker8008 @MyOpinion a lot of people have 2 cars so there is definitely scope for a smaller vehicle for around town.

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