Kia’s Naimo electric concept car made its global debut at the Seoul Motor Show today. The crossover concept, which takes its name from the Korean word “Ne-mo”, (pronounced ‘Neh-mo’, meaning ‘square shape’), is the third electric vehicle design to be unveiled by Kia in the past year, and explores the practicalities of introducing a zero-emissions, five-door, four-seater city car in the future.
It’s powered by a permanent magnet synchronous motor developing 107 hp and 280 Nm, offering the Naimo a top speed of 150 kph. A twin-pack 27 kWh Lithium Ion Polymer battery, located under the boot floor, gives the vehicle a driving range of 200 km on a single charge. To enhance range, the showcar is fitted with special low-drag 20-inch alloy wheels.
Under a quick recharging cycle (50 kW), the Naimo’s battery can be recharged to 80% of its capacity within 25 minutes, while in a normal cycle (3.3 kW), a full charge can be obtained in five and a half hours.
Characterised principally by simple lines and a solid, muscular stance, the 3.9-metre long Naimo features a number of striking key details, such as a wrap-around windscreen and asymmetric sunroof as well as front and rear dot-style LED head- and positioning-lamps.
Exterior clutter has been kept down with a vengeance. For example, the Naimo doesn’t have traditional wiper blades on the windscreen; instead, it employs a high-intensity air jet at the base of the windscreen that performs an ‘air wiper’ function. Elsewhere, conventional door mirrors have been replaced with miniature cameras installed in the A-pillars.
The Naimo’s generous wheelbase, width and height (2,647, 1,844 and 1,589 mm respectively) plus the short overhangs ensure that the cabin provides exceptional head, leg and shoulder room for the occupants.
The concept car has no B-pillars and features rear-hinged rear doors to maximise easy access to the cabin, and a three-way split opening boot-lid allows versatile access to the load bay for varying luggage sizes.
Inside, the cabin has been designed to evoke a strong sense of tranquility and features hand-crafted materials throughout – Korean oak is used to trim the interior door panels and the entire interior floor, while Korean “Han-ji” paper is used for the head lining. Mixing it up with these traditional elements are modern features such as a transparent organic light emitting diode display instrument panel and full connectivity.
Gallery after the jump.
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Electric vehicle no need air to cool things such as radiator.
When it come to our shore it will become Naza Nasimo.
I would like to own an electric car if I can afford one. The mileage of 200km + per charge is attractive enough and the technology is getting better. We could achieve 300 or even 400km+ in the future per charge.
The car is very green already, EMISSION FREE and quiet when running and when you charge at off peak hours or at night you’re actually using normally wasted energy. Those people who think you’re shifting the emissions to power stations are wrong I think.
The running cost is extremely low because electricity is always cheaper (MUCH CHEAPER) than fuel/petrol. And I think the maintenance cost is nearly 0, there’s nothing to maintain under the bonnet. Only the tyres need to be changed every 30,000km or so and the replacement of brake pads every 100,000km or so if there are any, thanks to regenerative braking :). And you don’t have to go to the gas/petrol stations every month (sometimes maybe for checking tyre pressures) which saves a lot of time and hassle, and less chance of getting robbed :]…..!!!
That could be reason not all peole are happy with a maintenance free electric car….cannot overcharge car owner for replacement part & etc….
That’s is the same reason why our petrol engine car look so complicated & have too many parts….Only for one reason: More part = more “chance” for part to fail/brake down = More replacement & service!!
Ya it should be a good thing for most of us citizens since we spend less and have less burden. But maybe not for the service centres because they’ll be making less money.
this photo is for proton to chew, if kia has a proposed model this good, proton has to do sth better…
Proton already have something better “EMAS”
Plug in electric car are not practical, it took to long to be charge, basically u can only charge in your own house (landed property) over night. what happen if u live in a condo ?
Proton Emas much practical where you have choice of petrol and plug in.
Fuel Cell is the best Honda FCX Clarity & Toyota FCHV
Obviously you have limited knowledge with regards to EV’s.
B4 introducing EV’s here manufacturers will have to install
EV charge stations at locations such as R&R’s, shopping complexes,govt bldgs,
and definately at high end condo’s. ( plus point )
EV’s will not be introduced nationwide however it was said that Putrajaya,
KL will be the first start up area.
FYI Emas is not a hybrid instead it plans to use a 1.2 Nissan March engine.
– no high tech stuff here just an ordinary petrol/diesel engine.
wow you already know the spec of the EMAS…how cool is that…
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