Soul EV

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Soul EV is an all electric automobile manufactured by Kia Motors. The vehicle was first announced at the 2014 Chicago Auto Show[1] and is the first all-electric vehicle from Kia in the United States.[2] It was announced by Kia that the vehicle will be released in the 3rd quarter of 2014 for the 2015 model year.[3]

History

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 Soul EV would be based on the second generation Kia Soul. Powered by a 27 kWh lithium-ion polymer battery pack, the Soul EV has a target range of over 120 miles and fast charging capability of 100 kW DC.[4]

References

  1. ↑ Undercoffler, David (6 February 2014). "Chicago Auto Show: Kia unveils all-electric Soul EV". L.A. Times. Retrieved 6 February 2014. 
  2. ↑ Estrada, Zac (6 February 2014). "The 2015 Kia Soul EV looks like a soul, except it’s electric". Jalopnik. Retrieved 6 February 2014. 
  3. ↑ Beene, Ryan (6 February 2014). "Kia Soul EV to launch in 3rd quarter". Automotive News. Retrieved 6 February 2014. 
  4. ↑ Mike Szostech. "Kia Soul EV coming in 2014 with range of more than 120 miles". My Electric Car Forums. Retrieved 11 November 2013. 
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