Kia adds electric Soul to four new states

Irvine, California – Following the launch of the Soul EV electric car late last year in California, along with sales beginning in Georgia, Texas, Oregon, Washington, and Hawaii earlier this year, Kia Motors America (KMA) is expanding availability into New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Maryland. KMA's announcement will bring the total number of states selling the Soul EV to 10.

Nineteen Kia dealers will be certified to sell and service the Soul EV across these four states, and customers will have access to charging stations installed at these facilities. The Soul EV will be sold in eight New York dealerships, six New Jersey dealerships, three Maryland dealerships, and two Connecticut dealerships.

"Kia's sales strategy for the Soul EV has been progressive and pragmatic since its launch late last year," says Orth Hedrick, vice president of product planning, KMA. "California consumers created a high level of demand, and the state's large infrastructure made it a natural place to start. Between consumer reaction to the Soul EV and growing infrastructure programs in states such as these in the Northeast, this is a logical – and exciting – next step in our rollout plan."

Soul EV sales in the Northeast will begin in the fourth quarter. Soul EV owners will easily be able to locate the numerous charging stations using the standard UVO EV Services telematics system.

Offered in two trims, Base and + (Plus), the 2016 Soul EV MSRP4 is $33,950 (not including federal tax rebate of $7,500) for the Base and $35,950 (not including federal tax rebate of $7,500) for the Plus. A lease price of $249/month for the Soul EV Base is also available.

Source: Kia Motors America