Kia Soul EV (2020) – photos, informations and specifications

Kia Soul EV

Kia Motors America (KMA) introduced the 2020 Soul, a brand new version of Kia's award-winning, award-winning, award-winning compact utility vehicle. In addition to this world premiere, the fully electric and battery powered Kia Soul EV has also been unveiled. The Kia Soul EV is just as original, fun and entertaining as Soul lovers have the opportunity to drive without stopping to refuel.

A much better battery

The new Kia Soul EV is equipped with a new liquid-cooled 64kWh lithium-ion polymer battery that is expected to significantly reduce the daily load requirements and with the CCS (Combined Charging System) fast charging system. (Combined Charging System) the battery recharges must be brief so that the pleasure of the trip can continue after a short break.

Driving Dynamics – Soul EV is more fun than ever

The Kia Soul EV has always provided a kind of magic carpet ride, whisking quietly with seemingly effortless traction. Now with 201 horsepower and 291 lb-ft. of torque (up to 210 lb-ft in the outgoing model), drivers will feel like a virtual Aladdin. Handling and driving dynamics are also significantly improved with the addition of the independent rear suspension. The new Soul EV also provides drivers with many tools to customize their driving experience and battery usage, including:

• Four driving modes – Eco, Comfort, Sport and Eco + – automatically adjust the power delivered to the traction motor, the regenerative braking, air conditioning and heating parameters, as well as the speed limits to manage the engine. operating efficiency according to driving conditions
• The intelligent recuperative braking operated via shift paddles gives drivers the ability to slow down the car and capture kinetic energy, which adds greater autonomy. Drivers can choose from four levels of regenerative braking (0 to 3) depending on the desired driving flexibility, fun and efficiency
• The braking and holding system allows the shift knob to stop the car at a complete stop
• The Smart Regen system adjusts the level of regenerative braking based on the vehicle detected in front of the Kia Soul EV and creates a smoother ride on the hill, especially on steep descents.
• The Smart Guide Pedal Guide display on the dashboard informs the driver of the battery usage in real time based on the input of the accelerator pedal

The Soul EV has a long list of advanced features to enhance safety, improve driving experience and provide ease of use and ownership. Kia engineers and designers have thought of everything. Each Soul EV includes a suite of advanced "Kia Drive Wise" driving assistance systems, as well as a long list of standard and optional features, the highlights of which are listed below.

• High-tech rotary shifter (shift-by-wire)
• 10.25 inch color touch screen with rear view monitor and parking guidance
• 6-speaker audio system (AM / FM / SiriusXM) with USB input
• Steering wheel mounted audio controls
• Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• Bluetooth wireless connectivity with voice recognition
• 7 airbags (two advanced airbags at the front, two side air bags mounted in the front seat, curtain air bags with rollover sensor, driver's side knee airbag)
• Vehicle safety systems
  • Anti-lock braking
  • Traction control
  • Electronic stability control
  • Hill start aid
  • Tire pressure monitoring system
  • Pedestrian warning system
• "Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS)" "Kia Drive Wise"
  • Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
  • Help with collision avoidance before (FCA)
  • Lane Departure Notice (LDW)
  • Lane Keeping Aid (LKA)
  • Warning of the driver's attention (DAW)
  • Intelligent cruise control with Stop & Go
  • Blind Spot Collision Warning (BSW) (available)
  • Rear Traffic Collision Warning (available)
  • Parking Distance Warning – Inverse Only (Available)

The novelty of Kia Soul EV is an enhanced UVO telematics system that allows owners to monitor and control a long list of vehicle operations, including:

• Notification of the status of the battery and charging
• Update the charging station in real time
• Scheduled load
• Panic Notifications – The vehicle will send a notification to the server if the panic alarm is triggered and the system calls the 911 emergency services, provides the position of the car via GPS and opens a live microphone so that rescuers can communicate with the occupants of the vehicle
• Points of Interest and Send2Car Waypoints – Owners can plan a route with waypoints and send it to the vehicle's navigation system.

Made in Korea and a soul with a lot more

Built at the Gwangju factory in Korea, the Soul EV is expected to go on sale next year. Prices will be announced closer to the date of sale. Buyers can choose from two versions, the Kia Soul EV and the Soul EV Designer Collection. Supporting its extravagant name, the Designer Collection receives all the goodies from the Kia Soul EV, and much more, including:

• Two-tone paint: Gravity Gray with Platinum Gold roof; Black cherry with a red hell roof; and Neptune Blue with a Cherry Black roof
• Heated exterior mirrors, electrically adjustable, heated, glossy black, with signal repeater
• Harman / Kardon premium 10-speaker audio with external amplifier
• Wireless phone charger
• Leather-wrapped steering wheel
• Heated front seats with Sofino Premium upholstery for seats without animals
• Auto dimming rear view mirror