The Kia Seltos has become a popular choice
for those looking to buy an SUV under the INR 20 lakh bracket. Kia Motor India
even managed to defy the recent market slump, all based on the smart pricing of
the Kia Seltos. The company has also been working on a new all-electric version
of the Seltos, what Kia likes to call a ‘derivative EV models’. Not only will
this increase brand loyalty but also helps keep costs down for the end user.
Giving us a glimpse of what the new Kia Seltos EV could look like,
ElectricVehicleWeb.in has released new renders on its website.
From the renders, we can see that the Kia
Seltos EV will be aimed at being a budget-oriented model and thus, keeps the
body panel modifications to a minimum. In the render, the Kia Seltos EV looks
practically identical to the regular Kia Seltos, apart from changes to its
front profile. The upper and lower grille have been deleted in favour of
body-coloured panels, which will help with better aerodynamic efficiency and
larger driving range. On the right-hand corner of the upper grille, you will
find a flap that houses the battery charging slot. The colour chosen for the
render is white and complemented by diamond-cut 17-inch alloy wheels, the
overall design is quite pleasing. To add to its character, the Kia Seltos EV
will likely feature blue-coloured finishes on certain panels, indicating the
presence of an environmentally-friendly vehicle.
In terms of mechanicals, the Kia Seltos EV
could be powered by two battery pack options - one is a 64 kWh battery borrowed
from the Hyundai Kona EV or the 56.5 kWh option which can be found on the Kia
K3 EV which will be launched in China very soon. While the former develops
204 bhp and 395 Nm of torque in its current state, the latter is a more
affordable option; it develops 36 bhp and 118 Nm of torque, with a driving range
of 65 km. The Kia Seltos EV is currently only being considered for sale in
China. However, as a more affordable option to the Hyundai Kona EV, the Kia
Seltos EV has all the right ingredients to be well-received.
