The Soul EV¹ is Kia’s first mass-market zero emissions, battery electric vehicle and, for 2017, it’s better than ever. Offered in three trims – Soul EV-e, Soul EV, Soul EV+ (plus), it includes a long list of standard equipment at affordable price points. Several changes offered for the new model year include: a new dark gray 16-inch wheel cover (EV, EV+), new Cloud White exterior color, a rear center armrest and a new EV-e audio head unit that includes standard rear camera display and a five-inch color screen.

Also new for 2017, the fast charge now provides more energy (94% of charge), adding 87 miles in each charge event, and drivers can now set the charge time to end at their convenience. Remote climate logic has also been added to precondition the car when it’s not grid connected, and the new Generation II Pedestrian Warning System alters the sound and frequency of the warning depending on vehicle speed.

UVO eco is the new connectivity and control app system (only on Soul EV and EV+) that offers more features than ever before, including: immediate HVAC control; on-demand vehicle diagnosis, Speed Alert; Curfew Alert; Geo-Fence Alert; Location POI; Google local search; and Trip Info for app and MyUVO.com.