The problem with the first plug-ins was their mass. Sometimes they weighed up to 20 percent more than ones with traditional engines. Adding batteries, kilometers of cables and electric motors caused such an increase in weight that in practice they covered half of the declared range on electricity. Which is about 20 km. In addition, after discharging the battery, fuel consumption increased to abstract values. The problem was most painful for SUVs, which must struggle not only with high weight, but also with the aerodynamics of a single-family house...
In Kia Sorento PHEV these problems are reportedly no longer present. It is only 7 percent heavier than a comparable diesel. And at the same time, only slightly more expensive, faster and more economical. Apparently also after discharging the battery. Only on electricity, it can travel over 50 km, is charged from a home socket in a few hours, and it can comfortably accommodate seven people. Sounds a bit like checkmate, right? Well, maybe this is a check, but no mate here...
6 окт 2024
