Soul EV
| Kia Soul EV | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Kia Motors |
| Production | 2014-present |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Subcompact crossover SUV |
| Body style | 5-door crossover |
| Related | Kia Soul |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 81.4kW (109bhp), torque 285 Nm (210 lb.-ft) |
| Battery | 30.5 kW·h lithium-ion polymer battery, 27 kW·h usable |
| Range | 93 mi (150 km) (EPA) 80 to 120 mi (130 to 190 km) (Kia) |
Soul EV is an all-electric subcompact crossover SUV manufactured by Kia Motors. The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) official range for the 2015 Kia Soul EV is 93 miles.
Deliveries began in South Korea in May 2014. European sales began in July 2014. Sales started in the U.S. in October 2014; initially it was sold only in California, Oregon, and several Eastern states, with the largest EV markets and infrastructure including New York, New Jersey and Maryland. Global sales exceeded the 10,000 unit milestone in January 2016, with Europe as the leading market with 6,770 units sold. Germany is the leading European market with 3,853 units sold through December 2015.
In 2013, Kia started testing prototype versions of a Soul electric vehicle. In November 2013, Kia announced they would be producing the Soul EV and it would go on sale in 2014. The vehicle was unveiled at the 2014 Chicago Auto Show The Soul EV is based on the second generation Kia Soul.
The Soul EV is powered by a 27 kWh lithium-ion polymer battery pack and CHAdeMO fast charging capability of 100 kW DC. The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) official range for the 2015 model year Soul EV is 93 mi (150 km) and the EPA rated its combined fuel economy at 105 miles per US gallon gasoline equivalent (2.2 L/100 km equivalent). As of September 2014[update], the Soul EV had the largest EPA-rated all-electric range in city driving of its class, with 104 mi (167 km). The motor is rated at 81.4 kW (109 bhp) and torque 285 Nm (210 lb.-ft).
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