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    KIA of Portland OR, Ken Cornelison GM. - Liars, Thieves and Cheats...and Elder Abusers...

    The line on last document about 92 highway/120 city MPG 1 Gallons worth of Electricity is 33.7kWh 2015-2016 Original Battery Soul EVs had a battery capacity of 27kWh. So less than a Gallon of gas used for the MPGe (mile per gallon equivalent) Which while common practice is still...
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    Battery Recall for cars with E400 high-voltage battery.

    Okay, so it looks as though it will be awhile before I get my Soul EV back. Hoping I can change out the Sportage loaner for an EV. Have not enjoyed paying for Gas.
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    Battery Recall for cars with E400 high-voltage battery.

    I assumed this might happen and was planning on doing a DC session but after Recall Software update only got 13 miles before Limp mode at 93% state of charge. Vehicle has been at Kia since Dec 14th. I am currently in a loaner 2024 AWD Sportage. I have put almost 5000 miles on the loaner...so...
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    AC Compressor Died - Suggestions For "Low" $ repair?

    I found the paperwork. AC compressor cost was $2144.42 My most recent AC repair was an AC refrigerant line that went bad and not the compressor. Total bill for all work done was $2131.17 $1421.00 was labor for the items Deductible of $100 was my out of pocket that visit...
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    AC Compressor Died - Suggestions For "Low" $ repair?

    My AC compressor was replaced when the drive unit was replaced for leaking coolant. I believe my extended warranty covered the cost for $100. I will try to find my paperwork to see what the "cost" was.
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    Battery Recall for cars with E400 high-voltage battery.

    I did not get the "Limp" mode/HV warning...until after the recall software update.(SC267) If you didn't get the software update that is supposed to trigger HV warning/Limp mode then you most likely will not see said HV warning/Limp mode. I just passed the 1 month of Soul EV sitting at the...
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    Battery Recall for cars with E400 high-voltage battery.

    My Soul EV is still in shop. Update was that they said Kia Engineers are trying to find a solution as New replacement batteries are still triggering the High-Voltage error and limp-mode. Sounds like the software fix isn't fully flushed -out. For clarity...I am not in the same predicament as I...
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    Battery Recall for cars with E400 high-voltage battery.

    Horne Kia loaned me a 2024 Kia Sportage 2015 Soul EV is still with Horne Kia Service (since 12/14/2023) Been transporting cabinets and countertops with the Lightning during Christmas Holiday week. Have put a whole 18 miles on the loaner-Kia...hoping to change that soon* I am hoping to get...
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    Battery Recall for cars with E400 high-voltage battery.

    Long story short: My 110499 mile 2015 Soul EV gave High Voltage warning and powered down (turtle mode max of 26mph) today at 94 miles remaining indicated range 81% ...13 miles driven. Full story: My battery was initially replaced at 36k miles on 1/14/2019...
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    2016 Soul EV+ Battery Replacement - Remanufactured?

    27kWh (93-mile Soul EVs) were/are capable 100kW CHAdeMO charging speed max. https://longtailpipe.com/2015/04/06/kia-soul-ev-with-93-mile-range-100-kw-chademo-second-only-to-model-s-in-driving-autonomy/...
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    Battery Recall for cars with E400 high-voltage battery.

    My insurance company sent me a notice about the open recall for my Soul EV. Recall Notice states Remedy Not Yet Available But the PDF of NHTSA #23V218 Just states dealer notification on BMS Software update May 26, 2023. Has anyone received a BMS update or newer information regarding the...
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    Reliability- Extended warranty worth it?

    *Correction I now have had such problems (I swear it was from a curious Cat that fatally crawled into the wheel well ...looked like claw marks on rubber boots/hoses and a dead cat was removed) I just had drive axle repaired as my 2015 Soul EV + was leaking in the driveway. A/C line from...
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    New owner, 2019 Luxury with roof

    I used these bulb holder adapters: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01J5SCQ1I/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_T5DICbVW9RY2F W/LED Bulbs to replace Low beam halogens in the projectors. I used these LED bulbs as they were $9.37 on sale when I ordered. Globled H7 200W 20000LM LED Headlight Bulb Conversion Kit...
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    2015 Soul EV: My Battery Replacement Story

    On the Dealership paperwork that showed cost...papers that I had to sign saying Warranty covered cost(?) It had SoH% that showed up was 44%. Stating SoH was low enough to warrant repair. Vehicle had a Max of 67 miles when I bought it used in the fall, but the factory warranty is what swayed me...
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    New software update installation (video)

    Kia and Hyundai removed the server download links. Even though the old Canadian update website where you enter a canadian soul EV vin for the link no longer generates a link. @andrewplease If you are trying to get update, I would suggest calling Kia Customer Service and letting them know you...
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