Overview: Long Range Electric Driving Need Not Cost The Earth
Kia Motors, South Korea’s second- largest automotive manufacturer is continuing to expand its portfolio of affordable zero-emission battery electric vehicles, with the launch of the All-New Kia Soul EV. Like the Kia e-Niro pure electric car, the All-New Kia Soul EV SUV has been positioned for ‘affordability’ and ‘value’:
- Unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2019
- Order books open in the UK for the ‘First Edition’ variant (currently only one variant available for the UK market)
- The First Edition has a high specification, to include, LED headlights, LED taillights, privacy glass, five-spoke 17in wheels, leather upholstery and packed with technology
- Priced at £33,795 to include the £3,500 plug-in car grant (PiCG)
- Deliveries to commence first quarter 2020
- The All-New Soul EV retains much of the design of the previous generations of the Soul EV. However, there have been improvements in aerodynamics to enhance performance
- In due course a smaller battery option (39.2 kWh) is also expected with a range of 172 miles
- 7 year / 100,000 miles warranty to include battery and vehicle
Battery And Range
- Battery capacity: 64 kWh
- Battery type: lithium-ion
- Range (WLTP): 280 miles
- Capable of rapid charging: can charge up to 80% in 75 minutes
Power & Performance
- 0-62 mph: 7.6 sec
- Top speed: 104 mph
- Brake horsepower: 201 bhp
- Torque: 395 Nm
