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Kia Soul Electric Car

About the Kia Soul EV
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Engine
Electric Motor - -
Motor Type AC Synchronous Permanent Magnet Motor AC Synchronous Permanent Magnet Motor
Voltage 360 V 360 V
Horsepower 109 hp (81.4 kW) 109 hp (81.4 kW)
Torque 210 lb.-ft. (285 Nm) 210 lb.-ft. (285 Nm)
Electrical System
High-Voltage Battery Pack - -
Battery Type Lithium Ion Polymer Lithium Ion Polymer
Battery Voltage (V) 375 V 375 V
Battery Capacity (Ah) 75 Ah 75 Ah
Battery Energy (kWh) 30 kWh 30 kWh
Battery Power (kW) 90 kW 90 kW
Cell-level energy density 206 Wh/kg 206 Wh/kg
Pack-level energy density 98.4 Wh/kg 98.4 Wh/kg
Weight 605 lbs. 605 lbs.
Volume (ℓ) 241 liters (8.5 cu.ft.) 241 liters (8.5 cu.ft.)
12V Battery - -
Battery Capacity 45AH 45AH
Drivetrain
Transmission Type Gear Reduction Unit Gear Reduction Unit
Final Gear Ratio (Constant) 8.206:1 8.206:1
Dynamic Performance
Max. Speed (mph) 90 mph 90 mph
Acceleration performance (sec) - -
0 - 60 mph 11.2 11.2
18.6 - 43.5 mph 3.9 3.9
37.3 - 62 mph 6.7 6.7
49.7 - 74.6 mph 9.3 9.3
Brake Performance (ft.) - -
62 - 0 mph 140 ft. 140 ft.
Charging
On-board charger (OBC) 6.6 kW 6.6 kW
Port locations Behind front grille Behind front grille
AC charge port with in Cable Control Box (ICCB) 120V (1.3kW) 120V (1.3kW)
AC charge port with Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) 208V - 240V (6.6kW) 208V - 240V (6.6kW)
DC fast charge port 480V (50kW) 480V (50kW)
Charging time - -
120V (1.3 kW) 33 Hours 33 Hours
240V (6.6kW) 5 Hour 10 Min - 6 Hours 5 Hour 10 Min - 6 Hours
480V (50 kW) 35 minutes (80%) 35 minutes (80%)
480V (50 kW) 46 minutes (90%) 46 minutes (90%)
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase (in.) 101.2 in. 101.2 in.
Length (in.) 163.0 in. 163.0 in.
Width (in.) 70.9 in. 70.9 in.
Height (in.) 63.0 in. 63.0 in.
Track, front/rear (in.) 62.0 in. / 62.4 in. 62.0 in. / 62.4 in.
Overhang, front/rear (in.) 33.1 in. / 28.7 in. 33.1 in. / 28.7 in.
Min. Ground Clearance (in.) 5.9 in. 5.9 in.
Approach Angle (degree) 17.3 17.3
Departure Angle (degree) 29.2 29.2
Interior Dimensions
Seating capacity 5 passenger 5 passenger
Head room - -
Front (in.) 39.6 in. 39.6 in.
Rear (in.) 39.5 in. 39.5 in.
Leg room - -
Front (in.) 40.9 in. 40.9 in.
Rear (in.) 36.0 in. 36.0 in.
Shoulder room - -
Front (in.) 55.5 in. 55.5 in.
Rear (in.) 54.7 in. 54.7 in.
Hip room - -
Front (in.) 53.2 in. 53.2 in.
Rear (in.) 49.3 in. 49.3 in.
Total interior volume (cu. ft.) (length x width x height) 111.03 cu. ft. 111.03 cu. ft.
Luggage capacity, rear seats upright, with luggage under tray (SAE, cu. ft.) 18.8 cu. ft. 18.8 cu. ft.
Luggage capacity, rear seats folded, with luggage under tray (SAE, cu. ft.) 49.5 cu. ft. 49.5 cu. ft.
Luggage capacity, passenger volume (SAE, cu. ft.) 97.1 cu. ft. 97.1 cu. ft.
Chassis/Suspension
Front suspension McPherson type suspension McPherson type suspension
Rear suspension Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA)
Shock Absorber (front/rear) Strut / Mono Type Strut / Mono Type
Steering
Type / Power Source Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS)
Steering ratio 15.7:1 15.7:1
Turns, lock-to-lock 2.85 2.85
Turning circle, curb-to-curb (ft.) 17.4 ft. 17.4 ft.
Brakes
Type front/rear Ventilated Disc / Solid Disc Ventilated Disc / Solid Disc
Size (in.) front/rear 11.8 in. / 11.1 in. 11.8 in. / 11.1 in.
Booster Type Active Hydraulic Boost System (AHB) Active Hydraulic Boost System (AHB)
Parking brake Electronic Parking Brake (MOC type) Electronic Parking Brake (MOC type)
Wheels/Tires
Wheel Size (in.) 6.5Jx16 Alloy 6.5Jx16 Alloy
Tire size 205/60R16 92H 205/60R16 92H
Spare Tire Tire Mobility Kit (TMK) Tire Mobility Kit (TMK)
Curb Weight
Curb Weight, without sunroof 3,289 lbs. 3,289 lbs.
Curb Weight, with sunroof - 3,366 lbs.
GVWR
Gross Weight (lbs.) 4,321 lbs. 4,321 lbs.
Towing Capacity
Towing Capacity Not recommended Not recommended
Energy Efficiency
MPGe - -
City 124 124
Highway 93 93
Combined 108 108
Driving Range (miles) 111 miles 111 miles