Kia’s 2024 lineup of electric vehicles, including the Kia Niro EV, Kia EV6, and Kia EV9, are great examples of Kia’s focus on eco-friendly driving. Before scheduling your test drive at your Temple Hills, MD, Kia dealer, here’s what you should know about the 2024 Kia EVs’ sustainable features.
Eco-Drive Modes on All 2024 Kia EVs at Your Kia Dealer 
All electric vehicles help reduce the carbon footprint by eliminating emissions, but Kia takes things one step further with the Eco drive mode. This mode is standard on all 2024 EV models and fine-tunes the car’s setup for maximum energy efficiency. Changes include:
- A gentler and more progressive throttle response.
- A softer fan speed.
- Adjusted performance to increase the range.
Regenerative braking pairs with the Eco mode to further maximize the vehicle’s electric efficiency. As a result, you shouldn’t need to charge the batteries quite as frequently, resulting in a reduced carbon footprint. Another highlight is the Eco Driver Assistance System (Eco DAS). This system utilizes the vehicle’s satellite navigation system, radar, and cameras to anticipate road and traffic conditions and provide suggestions to adjust your driving style and maximize efficiency.
The Eco-Friendly Materials of the Kia Niro EV, Kia EV6, and Kia EV9
In 2023, when it presented the interiors of the EV3 and EV4 concept vehicles, Kia announced its intention to utilize leading-edge sustainable materials in manufacturing its cars. However, the automaker doesn’t plan to wait until its concept vehicles become a reality. All its 2024 EVs feature state-of-the-art interiors made with recycled or sustainable materials. For instance, each model’s top-level trims sport Bio-Polyurethane (BIO PU) upholstery.
BIO PU is an artificial leather substitute made from natural components, such as corn and eucalyptus. Unlike PVC, this material is eco-friendly in both production and disposal. Base trims sport sustainable fabric partly made of recycled plastic bottles and wool fibers. The headlining and floors are partly made of recycled fishnets and plastic retrieved from the oceans. Kia also replaced the harsh dyes with chemical-free alternatives.
Keeping Temple Hills, MD Green: Green Technologies
To create eco-friendly vehicles, Kia also equips its EVs with sustainable technologies such as programmable charging, battery heating systems, and driver-focused air conditioning.
Programmable Charging
This technology allows drivers to plug in their Kia EV as soon as they get home, but charging can be delayed to a few hours later. In this way, you can relocate electricity consumption to off-peak hours, for instance. You will pay less to charge the vehicle’s battery and help the planet, as energy produced during off-peak hours is more likely to come from sustainable sources.
From environmentally friendly drive modes to innovative materials and sustainable technologies, Kia is committed to green driving. Contact us today at DARCARS Kia of Temple Hills to learn more about Kia’s 2024 EV lineup. We will answer all your questions and schedule your test drive.
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