Kia is set to launch its first electric car in the UK. The Soul EV looks great, but high-tech typically brings high prices. Can this stylish EV really ever add up? [From November 2014] According to figures compiled by Kia, the fastest growing segment in the car market is electric vehicles, so it’s not surprising
ECO FACTS Model/Engine size: Soul EV Fuel: Electric Fuel economy combined: N/A Green-Car-Guide rating: 9/10 INTRODUCTION We’ve already driven the Kia Soul EV at its UK launch, but what is it like to live with, and does it have a more practical range than rivals in real-life? SUMMARY • All the normal electric car qualities:
Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride “So the question is — what next? I’ve driven the Tesla for so long that returning to a gas car feels like backward time-travel. Do I say giddyap to these things?” That’s a line I wrote late in my 38,000-mile odyssey at the wheel of our long-term Model S P85+. Which,
According to Vincentric, a “leading source of cost-of-ownership data and analysis within the automotive industry,” the 2015 Kia Soul EV is the “Best Value in America” in the Electric/Plug-In Hybrid category. David Wurster, President of Vincentric states: “As a first time winner of the ‘Best Value in America’ awards, the Kia Soul EV rose above
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
