Video Summary
Here is the summary of the Youtube video:- Kia is offering the Soul in Europe only as an EV to cut the average range CO2 emissions.
- The third-generation Soul is larger than its predecessor and has new body panels.
- The electric version has a smooth panel, instead of a front grille.
- The car is 180 cm wide and is available in seven single color and seven bi-color versions.
- European buyers can also specify an SUV pack with some plastic protectors and an off-road-looking bumper.
- Ground clearance is lowered to hide the batteries.
- The Soul has the same powertrain as the Hyundai Kona EV and Kia Niro EV.
- It offers a choice of 39 and 64-kilowatt-hour batteries, for a range of 289 to 450 kilometers, respectively.
- For a 64-kilowatt-hour battery the charging uses around 16-kilowatt-hours per 100 kilometers.
- When in Eco Plus mode, the top speed is restricted to 90 kilometers/hour, and A/C use is limited.
- Paddles on the steering wheel control energy recuperation.
- There is an automatic setting where a front radar will recognize other vehicles and apply regenerative braking.
- At 204 horsepower, and 7.9 seconds from 0 to 100 kilometers/hour in Sport mode, the Kia e-Soul is faster than the segment average.
- There are four drive modes, Eco, Normal, Sport and Eco Plus.
- It is good to pre-condition the car while it’s plugged in, via the trip computer, or with Kia’s Uvo connect app.
- The car can be charged in three ways: 230v socket, Type 2 (AC) public or wall box, and a DC fast charger that can charge it from 0 to 80% in about 45 minutes.
- Constant fast charging may shorten the battery life. It is recommended that a frequent charging should be up to 70 -80 percent.
- Boot capacity is 315 liters, with double floor, and a place for storing charging cables.
- Kia offers a seven-year, 150,000-kilometer warranty on the car, and seven years, unlimited mileage, on the battery.
- The E-Soul seems to be an interesting proposition.
