I don't know why they bothered to camouflage it, unless it was to drum up interest. It looks the same.
https://insideevs.com/2020-kia-soul-ev-debut-la/2020 Kia Soul EV Charges Into LA With Massive 64-kWh Battery
Seems like they're going to offer everything you can get on the Niro, including the big battery. I've always liked the Soul, and now I have two decent choices from Kia. The article includes the press release which lists all the available equipment, but I'm getting SQL errors so can't quote them.. . . Considering that the current Soul EV, with its 30-kWh battery pack, is EPA-rated at 111 miles, we figure this 2020 Soul EV, with 64-kWh on board, will travel close to 240 miles per charge, maybe even more. Sadly, since its Kia, this will be a limited offering in the U.S., so availability will be an issue.
The 2020 Kia Soul EV is set to utilize a 201 horsepower electric motor, delivering 291 lb-ft of torque. However, the new battery is currently being tested to ascertain precise EPA-estimated range. Results are expected early in 2019 and will be announced at a later date. . . .
One of the most impressive features of the new Soul EV is the new state-of-the-art liquid-cooled lithium ion polymer 64 kWh battery. According to Kia, it will allow owners much less need for daily charging, and with Combined Charging System (CCS) DC fast-charging as standard, charges should be brief so road trip fun can happily continue after only a short break.
The 2020 Kia Soul EV will come with Four drive modes – Eco, Comfort, Sport and Eco+ – that automatically adjusts power output to the traction motor, regenerative braking, air conditioning and heating settings, and set speed limits to help manage operating efficiency depending on driving conditions. Furthermore, smart regenerative braking operated via paddle shifters is also available. This will help drivers to slow the car with the electric motors, allowing less brake pad wear and helping to recapture kinetic energy, adding extra range. Three regenerative braking levels will be offered, depending on the desired driving smoothness and personal preferences, resulting in more enjoyment and improved efficiency.
However, one of the most interesting items on the 2020 Kia Soul EV is the Smart Eco Pedal Guide display on the instrument cluster. In a nutshell, the system keeps the driver aware of real-time battery usage based on accelerator pedal input. In turn, this allows every driver to fine tune their driving habits, allowing for longer range, better energy consumption and in the end, a more eco-friendly and cheaper motoring. That, alongside a big list of safety features, dubbed the “Kia Drive Wise” Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems, makes sure the driver and passengers can enjoy a safe drive.
In a nutshell, the 2020 Kia Soul arrives with more technology, available advanced driver assistance systems, increased cargo room and a more fun feeling behind the wheel.
mtndrew1 said:The new Soul switches to CCS for the 2020 model year. So that just leaves the Leaf and Outlander PHEV with CHAdeMO in North America, right?
GetOffYourGas said:That's a real shame because coming from Somerset, you have lots of DCQC around you for real travel in almost any direction (except I-80 west for now).
mtndrew1 said:The new Soul switches to CCS for the 2020 model year. So that just leaves the Leaf and Outlander PHEV with CHAdeMO in North America, right?
kuroneko said:Really? That's not great. I suppose it would be easier to have one port for all types of charging, but I'm wary of how well it actually works. It's one of those things I would have to look into. I liked that the Soul EV pretty much had the same type of charging as the Leaf. I already know where all the DCQC are around me for the Leaf. A different charge port would mean having to remember what charging locations work for each car. I know it's easy to just look it up on an app on your phone or just use the built in map function on the car, but I tend not to use either of those when I'm on the road. I'm a little old school in that I look at a map before I leave and memorize where I need to go (and alternate routes).
GetOffYourGas said:The good news here is that most chargers in the northeast support both CHAdeMO and CCS. So it's not about remembering the right charger locations so much as grabbing the right connector when you get there. Kind of like pulling into the gas station and grabbing the gasoline hose instead of the diesel hose.
https://www.greencarreports.com/new...ul-ev-rated-for-243-miles-improved-efficiency2020 Kia Soul EV rated for 243 miles, improved efficiency
https://insideevs.com/presentation-new-kia-soul-ev-slideshow/Presenting The New Kia Soul EV: Slideshow Plus Gallery
https://insideevs.com/canadian-price-kia-soul-ev-niro-ev/Canadian Pricing Revealed For Kia Soul EV & Niro EV
If those prices directly translate to the U.S., they'll be flying out the doors. Of course, that assumes that the dealers don't add $5k+ markups.The presentation is a little chaotic, but it includes the prices, which is the most interesting part:
Kia Soul EV (e-Soul) – $42,595 CAD ($31,852 USD)
Kia Niro EV (e-Niro) – $44,995 CAD ($33,647 USD)
*both with 64 kWh battery and 150 kW electric motor
https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1125576_official-kia-soul-ev-delayed-until-2021cwerdna said:All-New 2020 Kia Soul EV Delayed In U.S. Until 2020
https://insideevs.com/news/348785/redesigned-2020-kia-soul-ev-delayed/
Glad I didn't bother waiting around for this. It wasn't on my radar anyway.
Kia confirmed Thursday that its next-generation all-electric Soul EV won't arrive for the 2020 model year, but instead will be delayed until 2021.
Kia spokesman Neil Dunlop confirmed the news to Green Car Reports. Dunlop said the delay was due to limited battery supply and electric motor shortages. Dunlop said the Soul EV is slated to arrive sometime in 2021 at the earliest, although that may change.
The newest Soul EV was slated to arrive around spring 2019 and improve on the 111-mile range of the last generation, which was discontinued after the 2019 model year.
cwerdna said:All-New 2020 Kia Soul EV Delayed In U.S. Until 2020
https://insideevs.com/news/348785/redesigned-2020-kia-soul-ev-delayed/
Glad I didn't bother waiting around for this. It wasn't on my radar anyway.
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