Kia Soul EV
The Kia Soul EV (also known as Kia e-Soul) is an all-electric subcompact hatchback manufactured by Kia and based on the Kia Soul. The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) official range for the 2020 Kia Soul EV is 243 miles (391 km).
| Kia e-Soul | |
|---|---|
Second generation | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Kia |
| Production | 2014-2023 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Battery-electric subcompact car |
| Body style | 4-door hatchback |
| Related | Kia Soul |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | Permanent Magnet AC Synchronous Electric Motor |
| Electric motor | 2015 - 2019: 81.4 kW (109 hp) 2020 - present: 150 kW (201 hp) |
| Battery | Lithium-ion polymer battery
2015 - 2017: 30.5 kW·h 2018 - 2020: 31.8 kW·h 2020 - present: 64 kW·h |
| Range | 2015 - 2017: 93 mi (150 km)
2018 - 2020: 111 mi (179 km) 2020 - present: 243 mi (391 km) |
Deliveries of the first generation 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 was the leading European market with 3,853 units sold through December 2015.
A second generation was introduced in 2019 for the 2020 model year, sold in both Europe and Canada. It was delayed until 2021 for the US market.