First presented at the Chicago Auto Show in February of this year, the study "Ray" is now also in Europe their debut at the exhibition of the Korean car manufacturer Kia. Kia is the first time with Ray before a minivan based on a plug-in hybrid drive. 4.40 meters, the vehicle is long, aerodynamically shaped for maximum efficiency, equipped with a petrol engine and an electric motor, which provide, depending on driving conditions, individually or together for feed.

The result of the interaction is a fuel consumption of 1.4 liters per 100 kilometers and a total range of 1,200 kilometers. Ray managed the 80 km while in pure electric mode, then he needs support. Overall, the two engines 153 HP Sun, 115 horsepower come from this 1.4-liter gasoline direct injection, 106 hp electric motor from the intermediary.

This engine reached a top speed of Ray of 175 kilometers per hour - speeding gave the manufacturer is not known, but is likely to move given the power to about 8-9 seconds from 0 to 100 km / h.

In the trunk of the vehicle is a lithium-polymer battery that is fully tucked discreetly with cooling and loading unit. When parked fans ensure reduction of indoor temperature, which are powered by a solar panel on the roof with excitement. When and in what form the vehicle comes to market is not yet known.