Kia India has inaugurated India’s fastest ‘240kWh’ charger for EV passenger vehicles in Kochi. This DC fast charger is installed at the South Korean automaker’s dealership in Incheon Kia, Kochi. Fast EV Charger is open to all EV owners in India, not just Kia EV6 owners who have access to fast charging options. Customers can avail this charging facility at the Kochi dealership by paying per use. In July 2022, Kia India launched the then India’s fastest charger, the ‘150kWh’ electric charger for passenger cars, in Gurgaon, which has now become the fastest EV charger in North India.
Kia India recently launched its first fully electric car in India, the Kia EV6, which is based on the Electric-Global Modular Platform (e-GMP) platform and incorporates Kia’s “Opposites United” design philosophy. has gone. The Kia EV6 offers a range of 528 km on a full charge, thereby eliminating the worry of range. The EV6 can be charged to 10-80 percent in 18 minutes using a 350-kW charger.
Kia India launched the EV6 as a CBU to test the waters in the country and is committed to offering sustainable mobility solutions by launching its India-centric EV in the country by 2025.
Speaking on the occasion, Myung-sik Sohan, Chief Sales Officer, Kia India said, “These are exciting times for EVs, and we aim to be a part of not only the mobility revolution of EVs in India, but also make EV ownership aspirational. Accessible, and inclusive. Our global best-in-class EV, the Kia EV6, launched in India earlier this year, is the perfect example of our philosophy. Following this, the launch of a 240-kWh DC fast charger for EV passenger vehicles in Kochi makes me very happy.
This is an important milestone for us at Kia India as we continue to strengthen our commitment to develop EV infrastructure in the country and contribute to India’s mobility growth story. Our EV journey in India does not stop here, in fact, we are in the process of installing more charging stations at our EV dealerships across the country, ensuring better customer experience and minimizing the issue of charging time and range concerns. Usually occurs after EV. Customer.”