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Main Specifications
| Years of Production | 2014 - 2017 | |
|---|---|---|
| Country of Manufacture | South Korea (Kia) | |
| Accel. 0-60 mph | 11 s | 509 out of 664 |
| Range | 93 miles | 616 out of 664 |
| Battery | 27 kWh | 599 out of 664 |
| New from | $ 18,990 |
|---|---|
| Used from | $ N/A |
| Accel. 0-60 mph | 11 s |
|---|---|
| Battery pack capacity | 27 kWh |
| Range | 93 miles |
| Body | Suv |
| Charge Port | Chademo|Type1 Chademo|Type1 |
Specs of Kia Soul EV 27 kWh
Battery and Charging
- Range EPA
- 93 miles (150 km)
- Range NEDC
- 132 miles (212 km)
- Range WLTP
- 112 miles (180 km)
- Battery pack capacity
- 27 kWh
- Max charging power (AC)
- 3.6 kW
- Max charging power (DC)
- 50 kW
- Avg. charging speed (DC)
- ~121 mph
Powertrain
- Accel. 0-60 mph
- 11 s
- Top speed
- 90 mph (145 km/h)
- Engine power
- 109 hp (81 kW)
- Engine torque
- 210 lb-ft (285 Nm)
- Efficiency
- 29 kWh/100 miles
- Drive type
- FWD
- Motor type
- Permanent-magnet
Body and Chassis
- Number of seats
- 5
- Dimensions (LxWxH)
- 163 x 70.9 x 62.7 in
- Wheelbase
- 101.2 in
- Curb weight
- 3289 lb
- Cargo volume
- 9.9 ft3
- Towing capacity
- N/A
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About Kia Soul EV
DESIGN
The Soul’s bold exterior design carries over to the EV.The EV-exclusive front fascia includes a larger grille area to accommodate the charging ports, and other unique exterior Soul EV design features include color accent trim in the front and rear fascias, projector headlights, LED positioning lamps, and LED tail lights. “Eco Electric” fender badging replaces the “Soul” fender garnish found on the gasoline-powered car, and the Soul EV gets its own set of distinctive 16-inch alloy wheels wrapped with specially engineered Super Low Rolling Resistance (SLRR) tires that offer 10 percent less resistance than standard low rolling resistance tires, helping to improve range.PERFORMANCE
The front-wheel drive Soul EV is powered by a 109-hp (81.4kW) electric motor, producing a generous 210 lb.-ft. of instantaneous torque. The liquid-cooled AC synchronous permanent magnet motor uses multi-layer magnets to help improve efficiency and reduce the whine common to most electric vehicles. The motor delivers its power to the front wheels through a single-speed constant-ratio gear reduction unit. Acceleration from 0-60 mph is expected to take fewer than 12 seconds with top speed electronically limited to approximately 90 mph. The battery’s location beneath the floor results in a lower center of gravity, which helps ride and handling and ensures that the EV remains true to the Soul’s fun-to-drive reputation.BATTERY
A top concern for EV buyers has commonly been range anxiety. The Soul EV addresses this issue with a highly energy-dense lithium-ion polymer battery. Located beneath the floor, the 27kWh, air-cooled, 200 watt-hour/kg battery enables an EPA estimated range of 93 miles.The 360-volt, 192-cell, lithium-ion polymer, gel-electrolyte battery has been engineered for high capacity, thermal stability and safety. Accordingly, the battery features a nickel-cobalt-manganese cathode, which helps increase capacity, and a carbon graphite-based anode, which increases durability while reducing weight.Charging
The Soul EV conveniently features two standard charging ports, a SAE J1772 port for Level 1 and Level 2 AC charging, and a CHAdeMo DC fast-charging port (480v). It can be charged to 80 percent in as little as 33 minutes with a 50 Kw–output fast charger (five hours using a 240v outlet).
REGENERATIVE BRAKING
In an effort to maximize efficiency and range, the Soul EV uses Kia’s third-generation regenerative braking system to capture up to 12 percent of the car’s kinetic energy, which is fed back into the battery while the Soul EV is coasting and braking. Soul EV owners can choose between four drive mode combinations: “Drive” or “Brake” modes in Eco-mode “Off,” and “Drive” or “Brake” modes in Eco-mode “On” (the “Brake” or “B” setting with Eco-mode “On” producing the most regeneration).Version Features
The Kia Soul EV 27 kWh is the FWD SUV with the 27 kWh battery.It hits 62mph (100km/h) in 11,2s and reaches a top speed of 90mph (145km/h).
It is propelled by a front electric motor with a practical output of 81kW providing 210lb-ft (285Nm) of torque.
It’s official EPA 93miles range (NEDC 212km) is more than enough for most daily commutes.
Awards & Achievements
- AutoVolt: 2015 Best Small Family Car
Safety Ratings
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