[UPDATE] Kia Soul EV Not Coming Back to U.S. Any Time Soon
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Many Kia fans were disappointed to learn that the Soul EV was not going to be produced for the 2020 model year. But they held on to the promise of a better version of the quirky electric vehicle for 2021, as advertised by Kia for quite some time. However, it turns out that the “Upcoming […]
Kia Reveals 2020 Kia Soul EV
Along with the all-new, six-trimmed 2020 Kia Soul revealed yesterday at the 2018 Los Angeles Auto Show, Kia revealed details about its battery-powered counterpart, the Soul EV. Powered by a 201 horsepower-rated electric motor and 64kWh battery, the Soul EV combines the fun-to-drive performance of a crossover and the efficiency and environmental benefits of an electric […]
Kia Uses Kia Soul EVs for New Fast-Charging Wireless System
A three-year project aimed to further advance the technology of electric vehicles has come to an end with promising results. Learn More: Why you should buy a Kia Soul EV The joint effort between Hyundai-Kia America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI) and Mojo Mobility, Inc. (Mojo) “to develop a fast-charging wireless power transfer system” has reset […]
Revamped Kia Soul EV Gets Facelift, Possible Boost in Range
Kia doesn’t want you to feel like you have to give up funky style if you want to go green. That’s why it’s possibly making some big improvements to its electric Soul model that is sure to turn heads—and keep you as eco-friendly as possible. Get the Best of the Best: Find out why the […]
New Kia Soul EV Receives Rave Reviews From Owners
While the Soul EV has already gained a ton of recognition throughout the media, the funky electric car has also quickly become popular with its owners. In an interview series with Kia-World.net, six Kia Soul EV owners from the United States, Canada, and Europe were asked about their ownership experience with this popular EV. Get […]
Kia Soul EV Availability Will Expand to Four New States
Going green can be difficult sometimes, since many electric vehicles aren’t available in every state. In an effort to make it easier to be more eco-friendly, Kia is expanding the availability of the Soul EV. Go Green with an Electric Car: Learn how to improve your fuel mileage Four new states—New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, […]
2016 Kia Soul EV Overview
If you are looking for a stylish car that is also eco-friendly, look no further than the 2016 Kia Soul EV. As the all-electric version of the Kia Soul, this EV offers the Soul’s funky styling with a zero emission powertrain. Offering a versatile interior, innovative electric motor, and affordable price, the 2016 Soul EV […]
2016 Kia Soul EV Gets $2,000 Price Reduction
Since 2014, the Kia Soul EV has been adding a whole lot of funk to the relatively stagnant electric vehicle segment. Now, it looks like the 2016 model is continuing this tradition—with a $2,000 price slash. Kia recently revealed a new entry-level version of the uniquely-styled EV, dubbing it the EV-e. This new model has […]
Kia Soul EV Wins Prix Auto Environment MAAF 2015 Award
The 2015 Kia Soul EV may have earned the all-American title of Vincentric’s Best Value in America, but that doesn’t mean the all-electric vehicle isn’t racking up awards in other parts of the world, too. Today, Kia Motors announced the Soul EV’s latest accolade has arrived from France, in the form of the prestigious Prix […]
Kia Dealer Talks Crap About Kia Soul EV
It’s not unusual to hear someone badmouth Kia, but it is a bit odd when the person doing the badmouthing happens to be a Kia dealer. Yet that’s what happened when a car customer in British Columbia, Canada, inquired about a Soul EV at Kia of Vancouver. The dealership’s internet sales manager, Phil Curtin, responded […]
Vincentric Names 2015 Kia Soul EV Best Value in America
Vincentric, the automotive industry’s leading source of cost-of-ownership data and analysis, has recently awarded the 2015 Kia Soul EV with the 2015 Vincentric “Best Value in America” award in the Electric/Plug-in Hybrid category. “The Kia brand has always stood for value, and even as we’ve grown and matured, adding ever more refined and diverse models […]
Kia Soul EV Availability Expanding to Five More States
After its successful launch in California late last year, Kia has announced that it will be expanding the Soul EV’s availability to five new states: Georgia, Texas, Oregon, Washington, and Hawaii. According to Kia, there are over 1,800 charging stations combined in these five states, giving them the necessary EV infrastructure. Select, yet-to-be-announced Kia retailers in […]
Kia Soul EV Named MotorWeek’s Best Eco-Friendly Vehicle
The 2015 Kia Soul EV crossover has been awarded the title of Best Eco-Friendly Vehicle at the 34th annual MotorWeek Driver’s Choice Awards. The editors of MotorWeek—television’s longest-running automotive program, which airs on PBS—chose the Soul EV due to its electrifying combination of style, practicality, and efficiency. “The Kia Soul EV is the perfect EV. […]
Kia Soul EV Ice Cream Truck Coming to SEMA
While most car companies cook up some high-performance vehicles for the annual SEMA trade show, Kia seems to be less focused on satisfying a need for speed and more intent on fulfilling a need for feed. Not long after Kia teased us with a video of a Beermobile that it’s creating with Ballast Point Brewery, […]
2015 Kia Soul EV Pricing Announced
We’ve seen it hyped by sexualized hamsters, but now we know how much it costs: Kia has revealed that the company’s first electric vehicle, the 2015 Kia Soul EV, will go on sale this October with a price tag of $33,700. Of course, that’s just what the sticker will say, and doesn’t include the added […]
Nerdy Hamsters Dance in New Kia Soul EV Commercial
The hilarious hamsters are up to their hip-hop hijinks once again, but this time the trio of Kia’s crunking critters are dancing in a new Kia Soul EV commercial (at the bottom of this post), rather than an ad for the traditional gasoline-powered Soul. Oh yeah, and they’re dressed like total nerds. I’m not entirely […]
2015 Kia Soul EV: There’s An App for That
Kia is promoting its new plug-in all-electric 2015 Soul EV with the release of a free iPad app. The app lets users digitally investigate the car’s new features, through videos and interactive photo galleries. [ See a video of the Soul EV below ] A picture of the 2015 Kia Soul EV highlights various aspects […]
2015 Kia Soul EV Production Begins Next Month
Last week, Kia announced that 2015 Kia Soul EV production will begin sooner than expected—next month, to be exact. Cue the dancing hamsters. While a specific release date has not been set for the Soul EV here in the States, Kia is projecting some time in the third quarter of 2014. When it hits South […]