- The all-electric Soul will be a front-wheel drive model, carrying a 27 kWh lithium-ion polymer battery pack.
- The Soul EV will be "powered by a 109-hp electric motor, producing a generous 210 lb.-ft. of torque".
- Zero-to-62 mph time is expected to clock in at a ho-hum 12 seconds, give or take.
- The all-electric Soul tops out around 90 mph.
- To address concerns about electric cars and hybrids being so quiet as to pose a danger to pedestrians, the "Soul EV will be equipped with a Virtual Engine Sound System (VESS) that emits an audio alert at speeds below 12 mph and whenever the car is in reverse."
- Recharging the Soul EV's completely depleted battery should take around five hours on a standard 240v outlet. If you have access to a fast-charge 100 kW outlet, that time is reduced to just 25 minutes.
- Range is expected to be roughly 120 miles.
http://www.thecarconnection.com/news/1088375_kia-soul-electric-car-more-details-emerge