Kia Soul EV
Kia Motors America (KMA) introduced the 2020 Soul, a completely new version of Kia's beloved, award-winning and unconventional compact utility vehicle. In conjunction with that world-debut, the all-electric, battery-powered Kia Soul EV was also unveiled. Just as quirky, fun-loving and crowd-pleasing, the Kia Soul EV provides the opportunity for lovers of the Soul to drive without ever stopping for gas.
The new Kia Soul EV has a new state-of-the-art liquid-cooled lithium ion polymer 64 kWh battery which is expected to mean much less need for daily charging, and with Combined Charging System (CCS) DC fast-charge as standard equipment, battery refills should be brief so road trip fun can happily continue after only a short break.
Driving Dynamics - The Soul EV is More Fun Than Ever
The Kia Soul EV has always provided a bit of a magic carpet ride, whisking along silently with seemingly effortless pull. Now, with 201 horsepower and 291 lb.-ft. of torque (way up from 210 lb.-ft. in the outgoing model), drivers will feel like a virtual Aladdin. Handling and driving dynamics are also much improved, thanks to the addition of independent rear suspension. The new Soul EV also provides plenty of tools for drivers to customize their driving experience and their battery usage, including:
The Soul EV comes equipped with a long list of state-of-the-art features to help enhance safety, improve the driving experience and provide ease of operation and ownership. Kia engineers and designers have thought of everything. Every Soul EV includes a suite of "Kia Drive Wise" Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems, and a long list of standard and optional equipment, highlights of which are listed below.
New for Kia Soul EV is a revamped UVO telematics system that allows owners to monitor and control a long list of vehicle operations, including:
Made in Korea and One Soul with a Whole Lot More
Built at the Gwangju plant in Korea, the Soul EV is expected to go on sale next year. Pricing will be announced closer to the on-sale date. Buyers can choose from two trims, the Kia Soul EV and the Soul EV Designer Collection. Supporting its super-fancy sounding name, the Designer Collection model gets all the Kia Soul EV goodies, plus a whole lot more, including:
