Kia has taken their new, limited-production EV, the Ray, to a North-American debut at the 2012 Consumer Electronics Show. While we can't say for sure whether or not this means Kia has changed their mind and will be offering the Ray EV in the U.S. sooner rather than later, we can tell you a little bit about the hot, little EV's enticing design.

Everything about the Kia Ray EV is exaggerated, from its long and narrow headlamps to the seemingly endless front windshield. In short, it doesn't look like your neighbor's EV. And, with a driving range of nearly 90 miles and a minimum charging time of 25 minutes, it doesn't really act like it either.

So, where will Kia sell the Ray, if not in the U.S.A.? It might make you feel a little less left out to know, the 5,000 Kia Rays aren't expected to hit showrooms anywhere. Rather, the fleet has been reserved by the South Korean government.

In addition, to the Ray EV, Kia introduced another lithium-polymer-battery powered vehicle at this year's Consumer Electronics Show. Called the Naimo Concept, it also touts zero-emissions. It's five-door, four-seat design is fairly straightforward and finished with modern touches such as dot LED headlights, an asymmetric sunroof, and a safety-enhancing User Centered Driver (UCD) system.

According to Kia VP of Marketing & Communications, Michael Sprague, the Naimo Concept offers near 20/20 foresight into what Kia plans to offer drivers in the way of zero-emission vehicles in the future. The Ray?  Well, the Ray symbolizes exciting, new possibilities for the North American market.

Interested to learning Kia's next step? Stay tuned. At Central Kia of Plano, located at 3401 N Central Expressway, Plano TX, we committed to keeping you informed.