There is a definite feeling that the upcoming all-electric Soul EV could well go on to become a top-selling electric vehicle.

It bears the iconic Soul exterior look, whilst also being clean, efficient, and by all accounts, cheap to maintain.

This is not to say that everyone will love what the 2015 Soul EV has to offer, but it has all the qualities of a vehicle that will appeal to the masses.

Kia has already announced plans to start production of the all-electric vehicle in Korea next month, with sales in the US expected to start in the summer.

California and Oregon will be the first two states to take shipment of the zero-emission Soul model, with some eastern states expected to have units a few months after that first wave arrives.

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The Soul crossover has been a major success for Kia, which makes an electric version of it a great idea.

The vehicle has been a particular hit with the younger demographic, and it is likely to be that group that also embraces the relatively new technology of the all-electric vehicle, especially when it is this affordable.

Sales of the original Kia Soul have continued to climb since it was first released in 2009, reaching #2 sales status for Kia in 2012-2013.

The Koreans are expecting more of the same with the EV, as it’s essentially the exact same vehicle with an electric motor and battery pack.

The hard work of creating brand awareness had already been done, which means a pretty clear path for the EV when it is released.

When an EV hit’s the market, it is usually a name that is not familiar to the consumer, which means the automaker releasing it has to work hard to get the name out there.

That hard work is taken away when it’s a model that is already known and loved.

The appeal of the Soul to the younger generation has a lot to do with how expressive the car allows them to be.

The EV will take that a step further, as it’s the younger demographic who are particularly active in looking for ways to become more environmentally friendly and free-spirited.

West Coast Soul EV Release

While the release of the vehicle in the West Coast has a lot to do with the electric infrastructure that is in place, it is also smart because it is in summer when the residents in that part of the country take to the roads to enjoy the great weather they get there.

While the Tesla Model S may be a better electric vehicle in a number of different ways, it sits in an upscale market that the Soul EV isn’t really aspiring to.

The fact that the Soul EV will be so affordable will mean that it is the better option for consumers who want to go electric, but who have had a hard time affording the pricier options that have come before.

It is more likely that the all-new electric Kia Soul will be in direct competition with the Nissan Leaf, which is a battle that it can very much be win if the automaker’s able to introduce the Soul EV in the $30,000 to $35,000 price range.