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Kia prepping Washington and Oregon for Soul EV launch; dealers and charging network w/ fast-chargers

Green Car Congress

Kia Motors America (KMA) is continuing its progressive launch of the Soul EV and adding to the electric vehicle ecosystem in the Pacific Northwest with 20 Soul EV-certified dealers and a charging network. Of the 20 dealers in the region, 12 will be located in Washington and eight in Oregon.

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2015 Kia Soul EV: 'Recharge Your Soul' Video Kicks Off Marketing

Green Car Reports

The first 2015 Kia Soul EV electric cars won''t reach U.S. dealers until sometime between July and September, and then only in selected regions (for which read "California"). But the company has already started some lowkey marketing, with yesterday''s release of a YouTube video titled, "Recharge Your Soul."

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Kia unveils Optima Hybrid sedan at LA Auto Show

Green Car Congress

Kia Optima Hybrid. Kia Motors Corporation premiered the hybrid version of its new Optima sedan ( earlier post ) at the Los Angeles Auto Show. Created primarily with the US market in mind, the Kia-developed powertrain delivers an estimated combined cycle fuel economy is 38 mpg US (6.2 Click to enlarge. L/100km) (city 36.0

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These 20 Electric Cars Are Selling For Less Than MSRP

CleanTechnica EVs

Electric cars are now being discounted by dealers as supplies have caught up with demand after Covid supply chain issues.

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Road Test: 2023 Volvo C40 Recharge Twin AWD Ultimate

Clean Fleet Report

Road Test: 2023 Volvo C40 Recharge Twin AWD Ultimate The First Volvo Compact SUV Coupe EV The 2023 Volvo C40 Recharge was the first electric-only and the smallest SUV from Volvo, falling in-line with the EX90 and XC40 Recharge. The shift-by-wire single speed transmission drives all four wheels 0-60 miles per hour in about 4.3

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NY state reports 5,750+ EV rebates in first year of Drive Clean Rebate program

Green Car Congress

The initiative provides residents with a rebate of up to $2,000 for the purchase or lease of a new electric car from participating dealers. Kia Soul EV, which accounted for more than 8% of rebates. Earlier post.) Overall, most consumers received rebates of at least $1,100 for their new electric cars. Charge NY 2.0: Charge NY 2.0

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Electric Car Buyer’s Guide: 7 Steps to Find The Best EV for Your Life

EV Life

Searching by Body Type or price range may open up surprising options for you like the fact that Hyundai and Kia make some of the best affordable electric SUV crossovers on the market. For the Hyundai Kona below, EV Life estimates it will take one hour to recharge 5 miles.). Make an EV charging plan. Level 2 Chargers. Public charging.