A cracking little wagon and a declaration of intent Vulture at the Wheel I didn’t have high hopes for the Kia Soul EV. I assumed that it was a bit of a lash up; a regular Soul with the engine and gearbox ripped out and a battery pack and electric motor rudely bolted onto it.
In Geneva, Switzerland, the EVTEC company has introduced a new generation of quick charger, AC / DC, capable of operating at a maximum power of 180 kW. [Translation by Google] Welcoming 4 connectors load, three in rapid charge and a AC 22 kW the “Espresso & charge” terminal of EVTEC meets the standard Combo, CHAdeMO
“We road test the all-new 2015 Kia Soul EV electric car to see if how it drives, how it behaves, and if it pencils. And does it still have soul?” Host of TestDrivenTV, Sam Haymart provides a thorough overview and review of the Kia Soul EV. This is one of our favorite reviews of the
In my previous post about EVTEC’s four-port 100+ kiloWatt DC Fast Charging station, there’s a little footnote that deserves more attention — the Kia Soul EV supports 100 kiloWatt DC Fast Charging via CHAdeMO. The Kia Soul EV is getting strong reviews, with Kia making it available in several European countries, in Canada, and several
What blew me away most about my week-long test drive of the all-electric 2015 Kia Soul EV was despite the boxy exterior, booming sound system and man-size hamster ads that scream BOOMPF-BOOMPF-BOOMPF, DOOIT-DOOIT-DOOIT, what stood out most was the quiet, ultra-smooth ride. Surely those young ‘uns stopped alongside me at red lights thinking to themselves
What is a Green Vehicle? It is a vehicle which, for its size and purpose, provides the Canadian consumer with environmentally-friendly returns that compare favourably with other vehicles in its class. VANCOUVER, March 24, 2015 /CNW/ – In an early afternoon press conference at the opening ceremonies of the Vancouver International Auto Show, the Kia
Kia Soul EV claims Motoring TV 2013 ‘Best Electric Car’ Soul EV wins second Canadian award to date MISSISSAUGA, ON, March 2, 2015 /CNW/ – Kia’s first all-electric vehicle launched in Canada has been awarded Motoring TV’s 2015 ‘Best Electric Car’. The 2015 Soul EV secured this win by finishing ahead of challengers like the
Kia Motors brought home another prestigious award, with the Kia Soul EV winning the Car of the Year title in Norway. The largest consumer information service providing organization in Norway, Dinside, has named the Kia Soul EV the best car for 2015 based on its price, space, handling, technology, and environmental friendliness. Soul EV gained the highest marks
A 350 mile test drive in the all new Kia Soul EV. Kia claim that their battery density of 200 watt hours per kilogram is the highest of any electric car on the road. It has an 81.4 kilowatt motor producing 285 Newton meters of torque. Oh yes, and it’s very nice to drive.
Here is another short video review of the Kia Soul EV. This time it comes from The New York Times and is a quite interesting presentation that maybe will be useful for those who are considering purchasing Kia’s electric car. “Soul EV packs on an average of 500 pounds, making it one hefty hamster. In
