2015 Kia Soul EV Review & Test Drive - Automotive Addicts
At the forefront of technology pushing the envelope further than ever, Kia has introduced a relatively affordable 100% electric vehicle wrapped up in their familiar Soul compact crossover package. Riding on the principles of daily commuter needs in American cities and towns that have the necessary infrastructure to support plug-in charging of EV’s, the Kia Soul EV makes perfect sense but it comes with some caveats. In the full spectrum of the Kia Soul EV’s design language, it carries the formula directly from its gas-powered counterpart stripping the engine for placement of its single-gear electric motor power unit under the hood whilst the battery pack is... The EV also has a slight change embedded into the infotainment unit featuring many electric vehicle data menus with a few exclusive settings for charging, power management and vehicle entertainment interaction. To the credit of Kia, the Soul EV with its estimated 93-mile range produces that exact figure and some if you are in-tuned to driving the vehicle to the benefit of properly managing power usage. In a nutshell, you can “learn” to drive the Kia Soul EV and yield nearly 100 miles to a full charge even when using the air conditioner and a few other accessories. Source: www.automotiveaddicts.com
