Kia Soul EV

Kia e-Soul
Second generation
Overview
ManufacturerKia
Production2014–2023
Body and chassis
ClassBattery-electric subcompact car
Body style4-door hatchback
RelatedKia Soul
Powertrain
EnginePermanent Magnet AC Synchronous Electric Motor
Electric motor2015 - 2019: 81.4 kW (109 hp) 2020 - present: 150 kW (201 hp)[note 1]
BatteryLithium-ion polymer battery

2015 - 2017: 30.5 kW·h

2018 - 2020: 31.8 kW·h

2020 - present: 64 kW·h[note 2]
Range2015 - 2017: 93 mi (150 km)

2018 - 2020: 111 mi (179 km)

2020 - 2023: 243 mi (391 km)
Chronology
SuccessorKia EV3[1][2][3][4][5]

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).[6]

Deliveries of the first generation began in South Korea in May 2014.[7][8] European sales began in July 2014.[9] Sales started in the U.S. in October 2014;[10] 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.[9] Global sales exceeded the 10,000 unit milestone in January 2016, with Europe as the leading market with 6,770 units sold.[11] Germany was the leading European market with 3,853 units sold through December 2015.[12][13]

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.[14][15]


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  2. ^ Lopez, Jose Antonio (2023-10-02). "KIA EV3 Confirmed as Soul Electric Replacement". Korean Car Blog. Retrieved 2024-06-16.
  3. ^ "Kia EV3 world premiere confirmed ahead of summer launch". electrive.com. Retrieved 2024-06-16.
  4. ^ "Kia primes soul ev's successor - 20 Sep 2023 - Autocar Magazine - Readly". gb.readly.com. Retrieved 2024-06-16.
  5. ^ "2024 Kia EV3 is sub-£30k baby SUV to replace Soul EV". Autocar. Retrieved 2024-06-16.
  6. ^ "New Kia Soul Gets Official EPA Range Of 243 Miles (391 km) — Charts!". CleanTechnica. 15 February 2019.
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  15. ^ "New Kia Soul EV Delayed until 2021 for U.S. Buyers". Car and Driver. 19 October 2019. Retrieved 12 August 2020.