KIA Soul EV 2014

Description KIA Soul EV 2014

At the beginning of 2014, the first electric version of the KIA Soul EV city compact cross was presented at the Chicago Auto Show. Outwardly, the crossover has a familiar appearance for this model, which is somewhat reminiscent of a micro van. The electric car can be recognized by the absence of radiator grill ribs. Instead, the cover of the charging module is installed there.

DIMENSIONS

The 2014 KIA Soul EV has the following dimensions:

Height:	1605mm
Width:	1800mm
Length:	4140mm
Wheelbase:	2570mm
Clearance:	150mm
Trunk volume:	250l
Weight:	1508kg

TECH SPECS:

The lithium polymer battery (consisting of 96 batteries connected in a single unit with ceramic baffles) is located under the floor of the vehicle, which provides excellent cornering stability due to its low center of gravity.

An electric motor runs from this battery. The power plant can be charged either from a household outlet or from a fast charging module. In the second case, the batteries can be recharged from a minimum to 80% in just 30 minutes. Cooling of the power plant is liquid-air.

Motor power:	110 hp
Torque:	285 Nm.
Burst rate:	155 km / h.
Acceleration 0-100 km / h:	11.4 seconds
Transmission:	Reducer
Power reserve:	250 km (at a speed over 145 km / h.)

EQUIPMENT

As for the interior, the 2014 KIA Soul EV electric car is identical to the ICE-powered model. An exception is the dashboard, which, in addition to the key parameters of the car, displays the state of the electrical installation (charge level and rate of electricity consumption). The novelty has received an improved climate control system, which is economical in energy consumption.

The photo below shows the new KIA EV 2014 model, which has changed not only externally, but also internally.