2023 KIA SPORTAGE PHEV EX PREMIUM REVIEW

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The EV Revolution Show reviews the 2023 Kia Sportage PHEV EX Premium, highlighting its purposeful hybrid design and capability. The reviewer praises the vehicle's comfortable and roomy interior, advanced technology, and the convenience of its charging capabilities, noting that Level 2 charging takes approximately two hours. The adaptive cruise control and lane-keeping assist are deemed smooth and effective for reducing driving stress. However, the reviewer expresses a desire for a larger battery pack, finding the 13.8 kWh unit and its 50-55 km electric range to be borderline for making significant financial and environmental sense, especially in colder climates where the engine may engage more frequently for cabin heating. Despite this, the reviewer ultimately recommends the Sportage PHEV, particularly for those hesitant to go fully electric, emphasizing the potential for substantial savings with available Canadian federal and provincial incentives, which could offset the price difference with the hybrid model within two to three years.