Plug-in hybrid company cars: your guide to Kia’s range

Kia Sportage Plug-In Hybrid

Now for the heart of Kia’s plug-in hybrid line-up. Kia’s fifth-generation Sportage is a comprehensive redesign of Kia’s most popular SUV. That means rugged yet refined styling, lots of space for a full house, and in-car technology designed to make every journey easier, safer, and more enjoyable. And now, for the first time, the Sportage is available as a compelling plug-in hybrid.

Combining Kia’s award-wining 1.6-litre T-GDi turbo petrol engine with a 66.9kW/ 90bhp electric motor and a 13.8kWh lithium-ion battery, the Kia Sportage Plug-In Hybrid provides up to 43 miles (WLTP) of zero-emission electric-only range. That figure increases to 48 miles if you spend your time travelling at steadier city speeds.

Work or weekends taking you further? The engine and electric motors work together, providing a punchy 261bhp and 350Nm of torque. With fuel-efficiency of up to 252mpg and CO2 emissions as low as 25g/km, you needn’t compromise on the efficiency and performance of your next company car.

Speaking of efficiency, that hybrid system works as hard for your pay packet as it does the environment. The Kia Sportage Plug-in Hybrid boasts a benefit-in-kind (BIK) rate of just 8%. As a result, BIK contributions for a 20% tax payer would be just over £53 per month, while a 40% tax payer would still pay just over £106 per month.

You have three trims to choose from: the ‘GT-Line’, ‘3’ and at the top of the range, Kia’s Sportage ‘GT-Line S ‘. Pick the latter, and you’ll have your wish-list of top-tier options as standard. That’s everything from suede upholstery and 19in alloy wheels, to Kia’s Smart Power Tailgate, Blind-spot Collision Avoidance Assist and Harman Kardon Premium Sound System. You’ll even get a Driver Memory Seat to save vital minutes in the morning.

Hop inside and you’ll find premium levels of style and comfort alongside advanced technology designed to help you stay connected to the things that matter most. A sculpted digital display creates a cockpit around the driver blending a 12.3in instrument cluster (4.2in driver display on ‘GT-Line’) and an additional 12.3in multimedia touchscreen for all your infotainment and navigation needs.

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