起亚宣布对2016款秀尔电动车进行一系列升级。首先，增加了新的EV-e入门级车型，该车在美国起价31950美元（约合人民币19.52万元）。这款车配备加热前排座椅/方向盘和六声道音响系统，多功能方向盘，支持蓝牙接口。而顶级款EV+则配备新的Sun & Fun套装，售价1100美元，包括全景天窗，LED内部照明系统，灯光音响。所有2016款秀尔电动车的充电插口都采用喷嘴锁，发光AUX/USB接口并增加闪亮银和阴影黑车身涂装。2016款秀尔配备27千瓦时锂电池组，电机功率81千瓦/109马力，扭矩284牛米，车辆0-96公里/小时加速时间11.2秒，最高时速144公里。

 

2016 Kia Soul EV unveiled with new entry-level variant

Kia has announced a series of updates to the 2016 Soul EV.

 

First and foremost, there's a new entry-level Soul EV-e variant that starts at $31,950 and features heated front seats, a heated steering and a six-speaker audio system. The model also has Bluetooth connectivity and a multi-function steering wheel - among other things.

 

At the other end of the spectrum, the range-topping Soul EV+ can be equipped with a new Sun & Fun Package that costs $1,100 and includes a panoramic sunroof, LED interior lighting and speaker lights that "pulse to the beats of the six-speaker audio system."

 

All 2016 Soul EVs also gain a charge port nozzle lock, an illuminated AUX/USB port and two new exterior colors including Bright Silver and Shadow Black.

 

As a refresher, the Soul EV features a 27 kWh lithium-ion battery which powers an electric motor that develops 109 bhp (81 kW) and 210 lb-ft (284 Nm) of torque. It enables the model to accelerate from 0-60 mph in 11.2 seconds before hitting a top speed of 90 mph (144 km/h).