'15 Kia Soul EV

Kia's first all-electric powertrain in the U.S. comes in the style-heavy Soul, which carries over its internal-combustion-engine cousin's cute-squared appearance with some unique features. (See related story: [email protected]

[email protected]’15 Kia Soul EV SpecificationsVehicle type5-passenger, front-wheel-drive compact carElectric motorAC synchronousPower (SAE net) 109 hp/81.4 kWTorque210 lb.-ft.Transmission1-speed gear reductionWheelbase101.2 ins. (2,570 mm)Overall length163.0 ins. (4,140 mm)Overall width70.9 ins. (1,801 mm)Overall height63.0 ins. (1,600 mm)Curb weight3,289 lbs. (1,492 kg)Price as tested$36,625 (incl. $125 carpeted mats, $800 destination)Fuel economy120/92 MPGe city/highway (2.0-2.6 L/100 km)CompetitionChevy Spark, Fiat 500e, Ford Focus Electric, Nissan Leaf, Volkswagen e-GolfProsConsFun to look at, fun to driveIf you live in CaliforniaSome bio-based materials look coolNot the headlinerRelatively affordableStill out of reach for some ">Kia Electrifies Our Soul.)