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    Everything dead after “stop vehicle check brakes” warning

    Just a quick fyi in case noone stopped to explain this. The reason why you got a “stop vehicle check brakes” notification, is because the power brakes motor used to create the vacuum is powered by your 12 volt battery. Basicly the car is warning you that you don't have power brakes anymore.
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    Fog lights for a base Soul EV

    I was in the process of doing that for my Soul EV, but kind of lost interest, because I can't seem to find the time to continue the project. Needless to say, purchased a fog light kit from ebay...
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    Kia Access app and UVO Link

    Nope. Never mentioned anything about it, salesman had never even heard of this feature. :lol:
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    Kia Access app and UVO Link

    Congratulations. You now have a Canadian spec Soul EV. We never received the UVO Intelience/Kia Access integration in any trim level for the 1st generation vehicles. At least they rectified that for the 2nd generation...
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    seat covers? seat cleaning?

    Well, let's just say I decided to start the year with a little car make-over. I pulled the trigger on a complete set of universal car seat covers from a local seller/installer in my city. The result was far better than I expected. https://ibb.co/HzNYBvM https://ibb.co/dc8Zmpj Almost a full...
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    Battery Cooling fan Service/Cleaning

    Well, had a look at the fan...really nothing to report. All practically brand new. I guess it is true. The battery pack is kept under vacuum by the fan, not pressure as I was expecting to find.
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    Battery Cooling fan Service/Cleaning

    Good day all, Does anyone have information with regards to how regularly you should service/clean the HV/traction battery cooling fan in the lower trunk area of the car? I'm nearing the 2 years of ownership mark, and have yet to find any mention of such maintenance. Either online or in the...
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    End of the line for combustion engines?

    I can't speak for the Honda Clarity, but the Toyota Mirai I drove did not have any regen breaking at all. It behaved exactly as a gas powered car. It would roll and gain speed when going downhill, like a normal ICE vehicle.
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    End of the line for combustion engines?

    Not just Honda, Toyota and Hyundai are following along, and have hydrogen fuel cell vehicles in production as well. For heavy commercial vehicles, hydrogen is definitely a plausible replacement fuel for diesel. This brings along a host of other problems like infrastructure, service/repairs...
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    New software update installation (video)

    The new update actually added a new feature called "Sounds of Nature". I first noticed this in my father-in-law's 2020 Niro PHEV. Now I have an even better chance of falling asleep while driving. Thanks Kia!
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    Make your own trunk shelf?

    The spare tire has the same bolt pattern and centre bore diameter. It will work just fine. :) Thank you for all of the information. You're making it almost too easy for me. :lol: All parts are on order now. They should arrive within the next few weeks. I will let you know how everything...
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    End of the line for combustion engines?

    I think it's important to remember that internal combustion engines will still be produced and sold even after 2035. They will simply not be used in any light-duty personal vehicles or medium duty commercial fleet transport. Heavy-duty, industrial and probably military equipment will still be...
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    Electric Vehicle Brakes

    Yours might be a bit of a special case, as I'm sure you probably store your sports car inside a garage somewhere, where it's protected from the elements. If you don't, then I must say, I am truly impressed! Do you remember what brand they are? Do you have any photos of them?
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    Make your own trunk shelf?

    That is a great way to install a spare. I think I'll do the same with my '19 Soul as well. I have a spare tire from another Kia vehicle I used to own. I just need to get to a hardware store and get a piece of threaded rod with the same thread as the insert, and cut it to size. Throw on some...
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    2014-2019 Soul EV Floor Mats

    Well shoot. You're right, the price did drop to $99 USD! Yes. They are easily cleaned by pulling them apart. Pulling them apart is very easy. The top and bottom layers are held together by some velcro around the edges of the mats. I also like the optional heel plate that it came with for the...
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    Where to get all season Floor Mats?

    I would give the guys at Shark Racing a ring. They might have a set of 2-ply mats for 2020 models. I have a set for my 2019, and I coudn't be happier. Great quality, great price and great fitment. https://sharkracing.com/two-ply-clean-floor-mat-set/ You can reach them at...
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    Winter tires on the Soul EV - Discuss please!

    The car is close to the 2 ton mark in terms of weight. The torque being near instant also helps prevent you from getting stuck. I would say first check with your local jurisdiction to see if you are indeed allowed to use studded tires. (Some places prohibit their use.) Then look at the amount...
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    Electric Vehicle Brakes

    Another youtuber by the name of ChrisFix has posted about them too it seems. He visited their actual manufacturing plant. https://m.facebook.com/watch/?v=759196397786091&_rdr He also posted a follow up video as well. https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1653340558150832&id=250473771770858
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    Electrify Canada Charing high rate $0.77/min

    Jeff, you're lucky you can charge at that rate. The Petro-Canada flat rate is a bit of a rip off for Gen1 drivers. Because our charge rate is slower, we either: - need to stay at the station longer and thus need to pay more. or - stay the same amount of time as a Gen2 car, but get less...
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    2014-2019 Soul EV Floor Mats

    I've been searching for a decent set of floor mats for my 2019 Soul EV, I've gotta say, I think I've finally found a good set. After dealing with multiple suppliers that had no clue that the Soul EV mats are of different shape than the regular Soul, I stumbled upon Shark Racing. They have a...
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