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Revealed in November 2018, the all-new Soul is also available with an electric powertrain. The Environmental Protection Agency rated the e-crossover at 243 miles, coming courtesy of a 64-kWh battery that Kia shares with the likes of the 2019 Hyundai Kona Electric.
The liquid-cooled, lithium-ion polymer battery is much larger than the 30-kWh pack in the previous generation, explaining the greater range. MPGe has been rated at 127 city and 101 highway, and energy consumption per 100 miles is EPA-rated 30 kWh.
Five-year fuel savings compared to the average new vehicle total $3,250 according to the Environmental Protection Agency, taking a vehicle that averages 27 miles to the gallon as reference. All in all, not bad at all considering that Kia won’t charge an arm and a leg for the Soul EV.
A front-mounted electric motor drives the front wheels with 201 horsepower and 291 pound-feet of torque, and yes, Combined Charging System DC fast-charging comes as standard. Smart regenerative braking with three levels of recuperation and four driving modes are included.
Be it Eco+, Eco, Comfort, or Sport, the 2020 Kia Soul EV isn’t here to thrill in the corners or win beauty contests. It’s an alternative to customers who don’t travel too much outside of the metropolitan area, a scenario where 243 miles of range are sufficient for a day’s worth of driving.
In markets outside of the United States, the Soul EV will be available with the 39-kWh battery as well. In the case of the Hyundai Kona Electric, the entry-level battery is capable of 289 kilometers (180 miles) under the Worldwide Harmonized Light Vehicle Test Procedure.
Similarly to the U.S. version of the Kona Electric, the Soul EV is expected with three trim levels. Pricing for the cheapest Kona Electric starts at $26,450 plus $1,045 for destination and delivery. Of course, customers can cut a few dollars off the price with the help of the $7,500 federal tax credit.
Speaking of the Kona Electric, the smaller brother of the Soul EV can manage up to 258 miles on a full charge.
Five-year fuel savings compared to the average new vehicle total $3,250 according to the Environmental Protection Agency, taking a vehicle that averages 27 miles to the gallon as reference. All in all, not bad at all considering that Kia won’t charge an arm and a leg for the Soul EV.
A front-mounted electric motor drives the front wheels with 201 horsepower and 291 pound-feet of torque, and yes, Combined Charging System DC fast-charging comes as standard. Smart regenerative braking with three levels of recuperation and four driving modes are included.
Be it Eco+, Eco, Comfort, or Sport, the 2020 Kia Soul EV isn’t here to thrill in the corners or win beauty contests. It’s an alternative to customers who don’t travel too much outside of the metropolitan area, a scenario where 243 miles of range are sufficient for a day’s worth of driving.
In markets outside of the United States, the Soul EV will be available with the 39-kWh battery as well. In the case of the Hyundai Kona Electric, the entry-level battery is capable of 289 kilometers (180 miles) under the Worldwide Harmonized Light Vehicle Test Procedure.
Similarly to the U.S. version of the Kona Electric, the Soul EV is expected with three trim levels. Pricing for the cheapest Kona Electric starts at $26,450 plus $1,045 for destination and delivery. Of course, customers can cut a few dollars off the price with the help of the $7,500 federal tax credit.
Speaking of the Kona Electric, the smaller brother of the Soul EV can manage up to 258 miles on a full charge.
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