Kia Soul EV Production to Start Next Month for 2016 Launch By Craig Cole Mar 11 2014 Share this Article Tweet Heads up EV fans, Kia is on track to launch its first global battery-powered vehicle in 2016. Continue Reading... Filed under: Compact Cars Crossovers Economy Cars Electric Cars Featured Articles KiaTags: 2012 Ford Focus Electric, battery, battery-powered car, electric, ev, green, Hyundai-Kia, Kia, kia soul, kia soul ev, south korea, South Korean