Kia works with its next-generation fuel-cell electric vehicle (FCEV) system fitted. A number of improvements have allowed the system to develop an additional 47HP compared to the previous FCEV powertrains bumping peak output to 154HP. With a 202-liter hydrogen storage tank located underneath the Borrego and ahead of the rear wheels, Kia’s latest research vehicle has a range of about 426 miles. The top speed of the Kia Borrego, equipped with FCEV, is 100 mph (160 km/h) while the vehicle accelerates from zero to 60 mph in 12.8 sec. Kia also claims a ‘best-in-class system efficiency of 62 percent’ which translates to 54 mpg U.S.

Technical Specifications

Type: Fuel Cell + Supercapacitor
Fuel Cell Output: 154 horsepower (115kW)
Additional Power Output: 134 horsepower Supercapacitor (100kW)
Traction Motor Output: 147 horsepower (110kW)
Dimensions: 192.1 x 75.4 x 71.3 inches
Curb Weight: 4,960 pounds (2,250kg)
Max. Speed: 100 mph
Zero to 60 mph Acceleration: 12.8 seconds
Max. Distance: 426 miles with three tanks
Fuel economy: 54 mpg (EPA combined F/E)

Good news for Borrego fans. The Kia’s seven-passenger midsize SUV achieved the highest rating possible, for all seating positions in both frontal and side impact crash tests.

“Borrego is Kia’s newest vehicle and it is a prime example of our commitment and dedication to providing the best and most up-to-date standard safety features in vehicles for consumers,” said Byung Mo Ahn, group president and CEO of Kia Motors America and Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia “Borrego joins four other Kia models – Optima, Sportage, Sorento and Sedona – in garnering a five-star crash safety rating, and further positions Kia as a serious up-and-coming contender in today’s competitive and economically challenging automotive market.”