Electrify America and Kia Motors America have teamed up to offer a new charging program with special pricing for drivers of the Kia Niro EV.
The Kia Select program offers a flat rate of 35 cents per minute
of charging, with no session or subscription fees. To participate, drivers can
simply download the Electrify America charging app and complete a brief
enrollment process.
The Kia Select program is available now in the US for all 2019 and 2020 model year Niro EV owners and lessees. It will continue at least until the end of 2020, at which time it be “re-evaluated.”
Are plans like this one threatened by California’s
plan to eliminate time-based billing? Not in the short term. The per-minute
billing ban will be phased in over several years. DC fast chargers installed
before 2021 can continue time-based billing until 2033.
“Electrify America has worked closely with Kia Motors
America to develop a pricing program that recognizes the unique charging
profile of the Kia Niro EV, and enhances the charging experience of Niro EV
drivers,” said Wayne Killen, Director of Infrastructure Planning and Business Development
at Electrify America.
“We believe this value-priced program will encourage more
consumers to take advantage of the newest, fastest EV charging technology
available, ensuring the charging experience matches the fun-to-drive EV model
our customers have come to know and love,” said Kia Motors America President Michael
Cole.
Sources: Electrify America, Kia Motors
Electrify America and Kia Motors America have teamed up to offer a new charging program with special pricing for drivers of the Kia Niro EV. The Kia Select program offers a flat rate of 35 cents per minute of charging, with no session or subscription fees. To participate, drivers can simply download the Electrify America… Read more »
Electrify America and Kia Motors America have teamed up to offer a new charging program with special pricing for drivers of the Kia Niro EV.
The Kia Select program offers a flat rate of 35 cents per minute
of charging, with no session or subscription fees. To participate, drivers can
simply download the Electrify America charging app and complete a brief
enrollment process.
The Kia Select program is available now in the US for all 2019 and 2020 model year Niro EV owners and lessees. It will continue at least until the end of 2020, at which time it be “re-evaluated.”
Are plans like this one threatened by California’s
plan to eliminate time-based billing? Not in the short term. The per-minute
billing ban will be phased in over several years. DC fast chargers installed
before 2021 can continue time-based billing until 2033.
“Electrify America has worked closely with Kia Motors
America to develop a pricing program that recognizes the unique charging
profile of the Kia Niro EV, and enhances the charging experience of Niro EV
drivers,” said Wayne Killen, Director of Infrastructure Planning and Business Development
at Electrify America.
“We believe this value-priced program will encourage more
consumers to take advantage of the newest, fastest EV charging technology
available, ensuring the charging experience matches the fun-to-drive EV model
our customers have come to know and love,” said Kia Motors America President Michael
Cole.
Sources: Electrify America, Kia Motors
Electrify America and Kia Motors America have teamed up to offer a new charging program with special pricing for drivers of the Kia Niro EV. The Kia Select program offers a flat rate of 35 cents per minute of charging, with no session or subscription fees. To participate, drivers can simply download the Electrify America… Read more »