We’ve all heard it: “An affordable EV with decent range is just around the corner.” Chevrolet gave us hope with the Bolt, but just when we thought it was here to stay, it disappeared from the lineup—only to return… eventually? In the meantime, we’re bombarded with oversized, luxury EVs, all flaunting massive battery packs big… Continue reading Will the 2026 Kia EV3 Finally Crack the Affordable EV Code?
The all-electric version of the Kia Niro is now on sale in the U.S. It took longer than Kia initially said it would, but some deliveries have already taken place. The base model of the e-Niro is the EX trim, with an MSRP of $39,495 with a destination charge. Compared to the Hyundai Kona, the… Continue reading Kia Niro EV now on sale in the USA
Set to be revealed in November at the Los Angeles motor show, Kia has confirmed the 2020 Soul EV will be completely redesigned. The compact crossover will arrive in the second half of 2019, and while in North America gasoline powered options will be available, in the UK only the Soul EV will go on… Continue reading New Kia Soul EV is happening after all
The 2017 Kia Niro is Kia’s new hybrid crossover with a 50 mpg rating and plenty of space for passengers and cargo. Now, Kia Motors Europe’s COO Michael Cole has stated in a recent interview that the electric Niro is coming in 2018. What first started as a concept vehicle at the 2013 Frankfurt Auto… Continue reading Kia Niro Plug-in to go on sale shortly, Niro EV coming in 2018
Back in February, the Soul EV was unveiled at the Chicago Motor Show. At that time, Kia said the Soul EV would go on sale in the UK and select European markets in late 2014. That looks to be on track as today Kia has announced they have started production of the electric vehicle for… Continue reading Kia Soul EV production for export begins
Kia’s newly redesigned Soul is the basis for Kia’s first global electric vehicle (following the Ray EV that has been sold in Korea for 3 years). Wider and longer than the first generation Soul, the body is also stiffer and the suspension geometry has been revised. The platform was originally designed to accept battery packs… Continue reading 2015 Kia Soul EV first test drive
Kia has revealed specs on the upcoming Soul EV with a large and informative press release. The only things missing are an official launch date, and pricing information. In the press release, Kia Motors confirms development of an all-electric version of the Kia Soul set to go on sale in 2014. The Kia Soul EV… Continue reading Kia Soul EV coming in 2014 with range of more than 120 miles
